How to reinstall the firmware on an Apple HomePod mini, and return it to its original settings using macOS

• Connect your Apple HomePod to your computer using its USB cable.
• Open Finder.
• From within Finder under Locations, you should see listed your HomePod.
• Select your HomePod.
• Within Finder you will see some basic information about your HomePod.
• Choose Restore HomePod.
• You will be prompted with the following message “Are you sure you want to restore the HomePod to its factory settings? All your media and other data will be erased.“
• Select Restore.
• When informed about the HomePod software version, choose Next.
• Now Agree to the User Software License agreement.
• You will once again be informed that you are about to restore your HomePod to its factory settings and it will delete all media and data.
• Choose Restore.

Notes: As your computer will have to download the latest version of the HomePods firmware, it may take a considerable amount of time to restore your HomePod, as the whole process is dependant on the speed of your Internet connection.

• When you are notified that your HomePod has be restored to its factory defaults, you can disconnect your HomePod from your computer.

• Mydoodads article – How to reinstall the firmware on an Apple HomePod mini and return it to its original settings using Windows.
• My doodads article – How to return an Apple HomePod mini back to its factory defaults.

• Apple Support Article – Reset HomePod.