Factory Reset Alexa Dot

Explains the Factory Reset Alexa Dot procedure. Now a complete factory reset might be necessary sometimes. Why?  Because maybe you’d like to sell your old Dot, especially with newer versions coming out so often these days. Or perhaps you just want to connect your Alexa to a new Amazon account, or to different WiFi. So, with those tasks in mind, this post details factory resetting the Alexa Dot speakers.  For that, follow the steps next.

Resetting unlinks the Alexa Dot from its current Amazon account.  Factory reset also assures that the Dot forgets its current WiFi settings.

Warning: After reset, your Alexa speaker will not work until set up again.

Also, to save yourself some set up time, before resetting, try powering off the speaker for fifteen seconds. Do this by disconnecting its power cable either from the wall outlet, or from the unit itself. Then wait for a quarter minute, and then connect it again.

Powering OFF then ON often restores proper operation without the headaches of a full factory reset. However, if power cycling does not fix the speaker, then read on. We give the proper factory reset procedure, which often restores correct operation.

Factory Reset Alexa Dot: The 3rd Generation Model

1. Connect the Power Cable

First, connect the Alexa Dot 3rd Generation speaker to its AC power cord, as shown next.

2. Next, Plug the Adapter End into a Working Wall Outlet

See this as shown next.

Then, wait for the Alexa Dot 3 to finish booting.  That completes when either the light ring goes dark, or it starts flashing orange, red, or purple.

3. Next, Press and Hold the Action Button for Five Seconds

Hold in the Action button until the light ring turns orange.  Also the speaker then says that it is entering Setup mode.  On this 3rd gen of the Alexa Dot line, the Action button also functions as the Factory Reset button.

4. Finally, What Happens After Alexa Dot 3 Factory Reset?

Your Alexa Dot 3rd Generation is now back to default state, and is in setup mode.

Factory Reset Alexa Dot: The Gen 2 Model

Power up this speaker before resetting.

1. Connect your Alexa Dot 2 to Power

Connect the Echo Dot 2 to its USB power adapter. The light ring glows blue for a time, and then goes dark. This means successful boot up.

2. Press the Alexa Dot 2 Factory Reset Button Combo

See our Where is the Amazon Echo Dot Reset Button post. It gives details on how to find the reset button on the 1st and 2nd gen Alexa Dot devices.

Then, once the light ring goes black, press and hold the Mic Mute and Volume Down buttons. Press these at the same time for the same amount of time.

3. Wait for Alexa Dot 2 Reset to Finish

After a several-seconds pause, the light ring again goes black for a brief pause, and then glows orange.

4. Alexa Dot 2 Factory Reset Now Done

You have now factory reset your Alexa Echo Dot 2 speaker and restored its factory default settings. It has now entered setup mode.

Factory Reset Alexa Dot: The Generation 1 Model

1. Power Up the Alexa Dot 1

Connect the 1st Gen Alexa Echo Dot to its USB power supply. The light ring then light up blue for a bit, and then goes off once the Dot finishes booting.

2. Press the Alexa Dot 1 Factory Reset Button

Once the light ring goes black, use a paper clip end to press in and hold the Reset button. Keep pressing for five to ten seconds. Then, let it go when the light ring turns orange, and then blue.

3. Wait for the Alexa Dot 1 Factory Reset to Finish

After a several-seconds pause, the light ring goes black for a brief few seconds, and then turns orange.

4. Alexa Dot 1 Factory Reset Now Done

You have now restored your Alexa Echo Dot 1st Gen speaker to its factory default state. The speaker enters setup mode after a factory reset.

Set Up Again, or Pack Up

You may now unplug, pack, and give your Echo 2 to someone else.  Do not fear that they’ll have access to the Alexa settings on your personal Amazon account. They will not.  Factory reset erased those prior values from the Echo 2 speaker.

Or, you can set it up once again on your existing account. Once the light ring turns orange, the unit stays in setup mode until someone runs the setup routine. The Echo 2 will not work until properly set up and linked to an Amazon account.

Other Posts About the Alexa Dot

1. How to Reconnect Alexa Dot to WiFi
2. How to Connect Alexa Dot to Bluetooth Speaker

References for Factory Reset Alexa Dot

1. Alexa Official Product and Support Page
2. Where to Buy an Alexa Dot