About factory reset
A factory reset clears the data partition of your device. It removes all user data as well as Home Assistant Core, Supervisor, and any installed add-ons.
The Home Assistant operating system stays on the system.
Once a factory reset is initiated, the data partition is marked as to be cleared on boot. Then, the system reinstalls the latest version of all Home Assistant components.
Follow these steps to clear all user data and reinstall the latest version of Home Assistant components.Resetting a device to the factory settings
Prerequistes
- During this procedure, Home Assistant needs an Internet connection.
To reset a device
- During this procedure, Home Assistant needs an Internet connection.
- Make sure you do not lose your automations and configuration settings: Create a backup.
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Shut down the system.
- Go to Settings > System, and in the top right corner, select the shut down icon. Select Shut down system.
- Wait for all LEDs to turn off, except the red power LED.
- Remove power from the system.
- Perform these steps in close sequence:
- Reapply power and make sure the system has an Internet connection.
- Within 5 seconds, press and hold the red button.
- Keep the button pressed until the yellow LED starts flashing.
- The Home Assistant operating system now downloads the Supervisor and the Core.
- Due to the downloads, it can take a while until Home Assistant becomes accessible again.