I am an Eero Owner, and I am well-known. It provides Excellent Wi-Fi connectivity, Excellent Coverage, and attractive coverage with a sleek design.
But no matter how good it is, it also has some problems like the Red light issue, the blinking blue light issue, the no light issue, and many more issues. If you try the troubleshooting steps for the dedicated issue and not work for you.
In that case, you have to reset the eero. You can either soft reset or hard reset an eero router. I will guide you both step by step.
So, let’s see the complete steps of how to factory reset eero.
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What Happens When You Reset Eero?
First of all, you should know what happens when you reset eero wifi system. When you reset your Eero device, it erases all data and settings of your wifi. You will need to reconfigure the router and also reconnect all the devices.
The soft reset clears all network configurations but preserves settings and other data. It connects your network, and the setup process is done without any effort.
The hard reset erases everything it also known as factory reset eero. It is back to its factory setting, You will need to set up the process like a new eero device.
How to Factory Reset Eero Pro 6
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Reset Eero from App
For some supported models, you can reset your eero device from the eero app. In this way, you don’t have to locate the reset button or touch your device physically.
There are also two other methods listed below. But it is the easiest method among all the methods listed in this article. I would personally like to suggest this method.
Follow these simple steps to solve your issue:
- Install and open the Eero app on your phone.
- Tap the menu option.
- Tap on Settings.
- Click on “Network”.
- Select the problematic Eero.
- Click on “Advanced”.
- Click on “Remove Eero” and Click on Confirm.
Now, your Eero has been deleted from the network. Let’s connect it and re-establish the connection.
- Tap the “+” icon on the Top right of the home screen.
- Follow the setup process.
- Select the Eero device that you want to connect.
This can solve your network speed-related issue. But if your problem is not solved, then you have to do a soft reset of your Eero.
Soft Reset Eero
The soft reset erases all your network configurations, but retains your other data and settings. It will not harm your network, and it will connect the network automatically.
In this Section, we also see why Eero blinks blue after a soft reset.
Let’s do the soft reset by following these simple steps:
- Start the process by locating the reset button.
- Press and hold the button for at least 7 seconds.
- Release it when it is blinking a yellow light.
- Wait for 4-5 minutes to finish the process.
- During finishing, Eero flashed white on initial boot up.
- After this, it flashes blue and establishes communication with the cloud.
- After completing your soft reset, the Eero LED light should be solid white when your connection is regained.
It can fix your issue. If it is not solved, then you have to go with a hard reset or factory reset Eero.
How to Hard Reset Eero
Now you have finally reached the stage of a hard reset eero. Before doing a factory reset eero, you should know the upcoming problems.
This reset will completely delete all the network configuration, data, and all types of settings, this can also remove the device from the network.
If your problem is still not resolved, then I strongly recommend doing a hard reset ( Factory Reset eero). You can hard reset your device by following these Quick steps.
- Find the reset button back of the device.
- Press and hold the button for 15 seconds.
- Then release it when the LED starts flashing red.
- Wait some time to complete the process.
During completion, the LED flashes white when booting up. After this, Eero flashes blue and stays blue to indicate that Eero is ready to set up.
I’m sure these steps can fix your issue.
Eero Hard Reset Not Working
Eero hard reset is always working, but in your case Eero hard reset not working, then you have an issue. Make sure your device is not damaged physically and check that your devices are properly powered up, and make sure you are holding the reset button perfectly, releasing it after 15 seconds when the Eero LED is red.
If you try all the given tips and still do not get your solution, then you should have to contact Eero support. They are expert in this, they will definitely solve your issue.
FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions]
What Can I Do If Factory Reset is Not Working?
If Factory reset is not working, then first check that your Eero is on the latest update, or device is connected to the internet. Then your issue is not solved, you can contact the Eero customer support team by calling 877-659-2347.
Is Factory Reset Risky?
No, it is not Risky. Factory reset clears all the settings, and it back to the manufacturing setup.
Should I Reset my Eero?
Yes, you can reset your Eero if you’re facing some issue, like a blinking blue issue, a blinking red issue, or network speed is slow. These issues are easily solved by resetting the eero.
How can I reset all my Previous settings?
You can go to your factory settings of your eero by doing a Factory reset or hard reset. It removes all the settings.
Conclusion
In this article, you will learned about what happens when you reset the eero, how to reset eero from your phone, soft reset, hard reset, and many more.
Now I am sure your issue is resolved by following the steps that are mentioned above. If you performing a reset (hard reset, factory reset) on your Eero, it can fix many issues.
If your issue is not solved yet, then contact your Eero customer support team to solve this issue. They will definitely solve your issue if your Eero is not solvable, so they suggest that you change the Eero device.
I’m giving my 100% to guide you on how to factory reset eero, and I hope your problem is solved in this guide. If your problem is solved, and you know someone who could benefit from our article or post, don’t keep it to yourself.