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Resetting a Sonos speaker is useful if you’re transferring ownership. It can also work if the device isn’t working properly, and you’ve tried all other troubleshooting options. Learn how to reset a Sonos One, Sonos Play:1, and other Sonos speakers back to factory settings.
How to Factory Reset a Sonos Era 100 or Era 300 Speaker
When the speaker has successfully reset, the light will flash green.
How to Factory Reset a Sonos One Speaker
How to Factory Reset a Sonos Play:1 Speaker
Resetting a Sonos Play:1 to factory settings is similar, but there’s no Join button on this device. If your speaker doesn’t have a button with an infinity symbol or two arrows pointing at each other, you can still reset it by following these steps:
How to Factory Reset a Sonos Roam or Roam SL Speaker
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How to Factory Reset a Sonos Move or Move 2 Speaker
How to Reset the Sonos Controller App
The Sonos Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC lets you play music, choose playback destinations, and change settings on your speakers. If you want to set up a new Sonos system, you can reset the app. On an iPhone or Android device, follow these steps:
On a Mac or PC, follow these steps:
The Sonos ecosystem of smart speakers is known for being reliable and easy to set up, but resetting is an option if you want to sell a speaker or as a last resort if you’re experiencing issues. This process will delete all data from the speaker, including the content you’ve added to My Sonos, the music services you have connected, and all registration information.
Once you’ve factory reset your Sonos Play:1 or any other Sonos speaker, you’ll need to start the setup process as if it were new. That meansconnecting your Sonos speaker to Wi-Fi, linking your music streaming services, reconfiguring a stereo pair, and more. So, it’s best to try other troubleshooting steps before doing a full reset to try to address any problems.
