If you are also facing problems with Alexa, like glitches or technical faults, then the best solution for you is to reset it. Resetting it removes all the data from Alexa, which usually allows it to perform better, and you can also hand it over to someone else. This article will guide you on how to reset an Alexa.

Step-by-step guide to reset the Alexa Dot to factory settings 

Before resetting Alexa, you can try another method which is to restart it, because restarting Alexa usually removes glitches and is a more convenient method. However, when restarting is also unable to solve the problems, resetting becomes the best option. 

It is an easy task to reset the Alexa Dot through an app. Follow the given steps to know how to reset Alexa Dot -

1. Go to the main menu and open Amazon Alexa.

2. Select the ‘Devices Icon’ which you will see on the bottom right corner of your screen.

3. After this, you have to click on Echo & Alexa and choose the device you want to reset.

4. Finally, go to the device settings and click on Factory Reset. A dialogue box will appear on your screen asking for confirmation to continue with the procedure.

5. Click on the Factory Reset Again option to continue the process. 

6. Wait for a few minutes to allow the process to complete. 

This procedure was only to reset Alexa through an app. We will now tell you how to reset Alexa dot (2nd, 3rd, and 4th  Gen) without an app. Follow the steps given below- 

1. Press and hold two buttons (Volume down and Mute) together for at least 20 seconds.

2. Doing this will turn off the ring light, which will signify that the reset process has begun.

3. Following this, Alexa will enter the setup mode. You can now follow the setup guidelines to continue with the process. 

If these steps are correctly followed by you, you will successfully reset your Alexa Dot without any inconvenience. If you want to know more about Alexa, then visit the site Datarecovee.