Has Siri on your HomePod stopped responding to requests? Or has your HomePod dropped its Wi-Fi connection?
Don’t worry—a simple restart or reset may be all it takes to get back up and running. We’ll show you how easy restarting and resetting your HomePod is.
How to Restart Your HomePod Manually
Whether you’re attempting to diagnose some of themost common HomePod problemsor experiencing a rare bug, restarting your speaker should always be your first troubleshooting step. Restarting your HomePod will give it a fresh start, and in most cases, it will make your troublesome issue disappear.
However, since Apple’s HomePod models lack physical buttons on the device, you’ll need to resort to an old-fashioned method to restart your smart speaker. For the original HomePod and HomePod mini, this means removing it from your power source by unplugging it from the outlet on your wall.
If you have a second-generation HomePod, you can unplug it from an outlet or remove the power cable that attaches to the back of your speaker. Regardless of your method, simply wait a few moments, then plug it back to give the old reboot.
How to Restart Your HomePod With the Home App
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If your HomePod’s power cord is in a hard-to-reach place—like behind a couch—you’ll be happy to know you can restart it with a few taps on your iPhone too. Start by launching the Home app, then tap theMore… buttonnear the top right corner of your screen.
Next, tap the room that includes your HomePod. Now, tap your HomePod, then tap theSettings button.
From here, scroll down to the bottom of the Settings screen. Continue by tappingReset HomePod…on the screen.Don’t worry—it won’t reset without further confirmation.
Finally, tapRestart HomePod. Your HomePod should now display a white indicator light, and it will be back up and running after a few moments.
How to Reset Your HomePod On-Device
If a simple restart doesn’t fix what ails your HomePod, you may need to go the reset route. Like manually resetting your HomePod, you’re able to perform a full factory reset on-device in just a few moments.
Before you can reset the speaker, however, you’ll need toungroup a HomePod from a stereo pair.
To start the reset process, unplug your HomePod from power, then plug it back in after 10-20 seconds. While your HomePod is booting up, place a finger directly onto the center of its display and hold it.
After a few moments, your HomePod’s display will display a red indicator light, and Siri will confirm that the reset process is about to begin. Keep holding your finger until you hear a series of three beeps, then let go to complete the process.
How to Reset a HomePod With the Home App
While manually resetting your HomePod on-device is relatively straightforward, there is a more convenient method—the Home app. Launch the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then tap theMore… button.
Now, select the room that includes your HomePod with a tap. Locate your HomePod, then tap it to bring up device controls.
From here, tap theSettingsbutton near the bottom right-hand side of your screen. Next, swipe to scroll down to the bottom of the Settings page.
Continue by tappingReset HomePodto bring up a confirmation prompt.When you are ready, tapRemove Accessoryto begin the reset process.
Your HomePod will now display a series of white indicator lights. Once complete, the familiar introduction tone will indicate that it is ready for pairing.
A Restart or Reset Can Fix Most HomePod Issues
As with most tech troubleshooting, a simple restart or reset of your smart speaker will correct the most common issues. Once your HomePod is back up and running, head over to the Home app once more to check for available updates and apply the latest bug fixes and improvements.
