This guide shows you how to reset your device.If you intend to sell or give away your device, you may want to try to reset it.The process is easy to follow.Depending on which model you have, the way you reset your Amazon Echo varies.You can use the app on your phone or tablet to reset the Amazon Echo.
Step 1: You can open the app on your phone or tablet.
There is a white circle on it.You can either use the app or the button combination on the device to reset it.
Step 2: There are devices that you can tap.
It is in the lower-right corner of the app.
Step 3: You can tap the devices.
It's the same icon as the one at the top of the screen.
Step 4: You can reset the device by tapping it.
The menu displays a list of your devices.One at a time, tap whichever you want.
Step 5: Go down and then tap Factory Reset.
It is at the bottom of the menu.There is a confirmation pop-up.
Step 6: The factory needs to be reset.
It's confirmed that you want to reset your Amazon Echo.The device wiped your account information from it.You can plug it in if you want to sell or give it away.The mobile app can be used to re-activate it.
Step 7: The action button needs to be found.
There is an action button on the Amazon device.There is a dot in the center.
Step 8: For 25 seconds, press and hold the button.
The light will be orange and blue.It will turn off after that.
Step 9: Wait for the device to boot up.
It will pulse blue and orange when it comes back on.The device is in Setup mode when it turns orange.The device wiped your account information from it.You can plug it in if you want to sell or give it away.You can use the mobile app to re-activate it.
Step 10: Down from the top of the screen.
The menu bar is displayed at the top of the screen.
Step 11: Go to settings.
There is a menu bar at the top of the screen.There is an icon that looks like a gear.
Step 12: Click the device options to scroll down.
It is halfway down the menu.
Step 13: To reset to factory defaults, scroll down and tap.
It is at the bottom of the menu.A confirmation pop-up is displayed.
Step 14: There is a button that you can tap to reset it.
There is a pop-up alert.It's confirmed that you want to reset your Amazon Echo Show.When the device is shut down, it will boot up a few times.It will enter set up mode when it boots up again.You can give it away or sell it.The initial setup process can be used to set it up again.
Step 15: The volume down and volume up buttons can be found.
You can see them on the top of your device.The icon for the button resembles a microphone.The button has a sign on it.If you can't find the button, you probably have a first-gen Amazon Echo.You are.
Step 16: You can press the buttons for 20 seconds.
The ring is orange.The light will change from orange to blue after this.The light ring will stop working.
Step 17: Wait for the device to start.
It will pulse blue and orange when it turns back on.The device is in Setup mode when it turns orange.The device wiped your account information from it.You can plug it in if you want to sell or give it away.You can use the mobile app to re-activate it.
Step 18: The button needs to be reset.
The front edge of your device will have a small paperclip-sized hole on it.
Step 19: Press and hold the reset button with a toothpick or paperclip.
The light ring will turn orange and then blue if you hold the reset button.If you want to reset your smart home device connections, just press the reset button once.
Step 20: Wait for the device to start.
It will pulse blue and orange when it turns back on.The device is in Setup mode when it turns orange.Your account information was wiped from the device.You can plug it in if you want to sell or give it away.You can use the mobile app to re-activate it.