A Google Home Mini can be an incredibly useful little smart device. But if it’s time to upgrade and you’re thinking of selling it, or if the speaker starts giving you issues and you can’t fix it any other way, a factory reset may be necessary. This type of reset is great for severing all connections to your account before sending it off to a new owner, and for fixing any potential operational issues.

There are currently two types of Google Home Mini available. The first generation is called the Home Mini, while the second is called the Google Nest Mini, to indicate that Google is labeling most of its smart home technologies under the Nest name. Below, we'll explain the steps for both generations.

Of course, the first thing you’ll want to do is figure out which Google Home Mini you have. To determine which generation your smart speaker is, simply flip it over. If it doesn’t have a screw slot for wall mounting, you’ve got a Google Home Mini. If it does, you’ve got a Google Nest Mini.

Looking for an updated smart speaker to replace your Google Home Mini? Here are a few good options.