How to Factory Reset Wyze Robot Vacuum Correctly

Even after troubleshooting your Wyze robot vacuum, sometimes an issue may persist. If so, you can try resetting your Wyze robot vacuum to its factory settings. Here’s how to factory reset a Wyze robot vacuum:

Wyze robot vacuum factory reset procedure

If your Wyze robot vacuum is stuck or freezes during cleaning or you have problems with Wi-Fi connection, a factory reset can solve the issue. Sometimes, resetting the robot to its factory settings is the only option. 

A factory reset is a feature that sends a Wyze robot vacuum back to its original factory settings. In simpler terms, it’s as if the robot is wiped clean of its memory and is brand new. This is done to resolve unexpected issues, trouble with Wi-Fi connections to your home network, or other unexplained errors.

However, the factory reset should be done as a last resort to troubleshooting. Think twice before proceeding because all data saved on Wyze robot vacuum will be permanently deleted. The Wyze robot vacuum will also be deleted from the Wyze smartphone app, and you will need to add the device again.

Here’s how to factory reset the Wyze robot vacuum:

1. Press and hold the Home button for 5 seconds.
2. You will hear “factory reset will begin.”
3. Release and hold the Home button again for 5 seconds.
4. You will hear “Factory reset was successful.”

Congratulations, your Wyze robot vacuum has now been reset to its factory settings. You can enjoy a fresh start with your Wyze robot vacuum. Hopefully, it resolves any issues you are experiencing.

Why perform a factory reset on a Wyze robot vacuum?

The first reason for doing a factory reset is transferring to a new owner. By performing a factory reset, the Wyze robot vacuum’s memory is clean and disassociated from any saved data of the previous owner. The new owner can start fresh and can use the secondhand Wyze robot vacuum as if it’s brand new.

Secondly, a factory reset can be done as the last resort to troubleshooting. Sometimes, there’s just no going around an issue but to factory reset a Wyze robot vacuum. By restoring the robot vacuum to its factory settings, the robot vacuum has a chance to start fresh and get rid of any lingering issues.

Bottom line

And there you have it, the correct way on how to perform a Wyze robot vacuum factory reset. By now, your Wyze robot vacuum should be able to enjoy a fresh start and rid itself of any issues.

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