Amazon’sEcho Dotspeakers are one of the simplest and cheapest gateway devices to thesmart homeworld. There are plenty of reasons you might need to put one back into setup mode, though – aside from technical troubles, you might be selling one or handing it off to friends or family. In fact, it’s absolutely essential to perform a reset before giving an Echo away, since you might otherwise also give away control over things like lights and thermostats.
There are two main methods for resetting an Echo Dot, which we’ll explain below. We’re also devoting a separate section to the first-generation Dot, which has its own version of those options.
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How to reset an Echo Dot (2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th gen)
If you’re only trying to troubleshoot technical issues, you’ll want to stick to the first of our two methods, since you’ll otherwise need to reconfigure your Dot’s smart home connections. Attempt a factory reset only if a “soft” reset doesn’t work or if you’re planning to give your Dot away.
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Q: Why do I need to deregister my Echo Dot after a factory reset?
Even if the speaker itself has a clean slate, it’ll still be linked to your Amazon account, and that could cause problems for both you and the person you’re giving the Dot to.
Q: What’s the best Amazon Echo speaker?
Technically speaking, theEcho Studiois Amazon’s most powerful model, delivering heavy bass and Dolby Atmos. But the best speaker for your purposes will really depend on circumstances – a Dot is often preferable in places like a nursery or bathroom. If you need to see doorbell and security camera footage, you’ll want an Echo Show.
