How to reset Xiaomi router to factory settings: the complete guide

Resetting Xiaomi router to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary step. You may have forgotten your Wi-Fi password, experienced constant connection breaks, or the router started to “glutch” after a failed firmware update. Either way, a hard reset will return the device to its original state, as if you had just unpacked it from the box.

However, before you click on the Reset button, it is worthwhile to understand: this process removes all personal settings – the network name (SSID), Passwords, attached devices in Mi Home, parental controls, even a guest network, if you have a backup of the configuration (which I'll talk about later), it takes a couple of minutes to recover. If you don't, you'll have to set up the router from scratch.

In this article, we will discuss three official reset methods (via the web interface, the button on the case and the Mi Home app), and how to avoid typical errors. Pay special attention to the section on the consequences of reset for Xiaomi smart home devices – this is critical if you have light bulbs, sensors or a robot vacuum cleaner connected to the same network.

When do I need to reset the Xiaomi router?

Internet problems don't always require a complete reboot, and here are the cases where factory resets are justified:

• 🔒 Forgot the Wi-Fi password or the administrator panel (192.168.31.1) without it, you can not change the settings or connect new devices.
• 🌀 The router “hangs” in the reboot cycle after updating the firmware or changing the region (for example, when trying to flash the global version on the Chinese model).
• 📡 Permanent communication interruptions that cannot be resolved by rebooting or changing the Wi-Fi channel, which may be due to a damaged configuration.
• 🏠 Selling or transferring the router to another person, resetting will delete all personal data, including connection history.
• 🔄 Conflict with a new ISP, for example, if the router was previously configured for PPPoE, and now you need Dynamic IP.

And here's when the dumping won't help:

• ⚡ Problems with physical connection (cable break, faulty port) WAN).
• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal due to device remoteness or interference from neighboring networks.
• 🔌 The router is not turned on (possibly a faulty power supply or the board itself).

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi router is linked to a Mi Account (e.g., Mi Router models) 4A Gigabit Edition or later, after reset, you may need to re-authorize. email/The phone will not be able to restore control!

Method 1: Reset via web interface (without the Reset button)

The safest method is to use the admin panel, which is suitable if you have access to the router settings (you know the login/password) and the device is stable.

Steps:

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the Xiaomi router network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
2. Open your browser and type in 192.168.31.1 (for most models) or miwifi.com. If the page doesn't open, check the connection or try 192.168.0.1.
3. Enter the username and password. By default, this is a combination from the label on the bottom of the router (usually admin and the password specified next to the SSID).
4. Go to the Settings section → Additionally. → Management of the system → Resetting (the path may vary slightly depending on the model).
5. Press the Reset button and confirm the action.

The router will reboot and return to factory settings, taking 2-3 minutes to complete.

Make sure the router is connected to the power|Connect to its network (Wi-Fi or cable)|Know the login / password for entering the panel|Save a backup of settings (if necessary)

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Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No physical access to the Reset button.
• ✅ You can save a backup of settings before reset (System Management section) → Backup/restore).
• ✅ Less risk of accidental interruption of the process.

⚠️ Note: If after reset, the Xiaomi router requires a link to the Mi Account, and you do not remember the data, restore access in advance on account.xiaomi.com, AX3600) They are blocked without authorization!

Method 2: Hardware reset with the Reset button

If you forgot the password from the admin panel or the router “hangs” and does not respond to commands, a physical reset button will help. It is on all Xiaomi models - from the budget Mi Router 4C flagship AX6000.

Where to look for the button:

• On most routers, it is located on the back panel next to the ports. LAN/WAN.
• On the Mi Router models 3/3G/3C button recessed in the case - you will need a paper clip or toothpick to press.
• Nana AX-series, for example, AX3000) The button can be indicated as a reset or just a point.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn the router on (the power indicator should burn).
2. Take a sharp object (clip, needle) and press the Reset button. Hold it for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start to blink or go out.
3. Release the button. The router will reboot and reset to factory settings.

How to know if the reset was successful:

• 🟢 The power indicator flashes orange/yellow (setting mode).
• 🔄 The router reboots longer than usual (up to 2-3 minutes).
• 📶 Disappears your usual Wi-Fi network, instead of it appears network with the name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute MAC-address).

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If the Reset button doesn't work, try turning the router off power, pressing the button, and then turning it back on without letting Reset go for 20 seconds.This is a forced reset for "hang" devices.

Method 3: Reset via the Mi Home app

If your Xiaomi router is tied to the Mi Home ecosystem, you can reset it directly from the mobile app, which is convenient if you are away from home or do not have physical access to the device.

What you need:

• 📱 Smartphone with Mi Home app installed (you can download it from Google Play or App Store).
• 🔑 Access to the Mi Account to which the router is linked.
• 📶 A stable Internet connection (mobile network or other access point).

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the Devices tab.
2. Find your router in the list (e.g. Mi Wi-Fi Router) AX3000) and tap him.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select the device settings.
4. Scroll down and find Reset Settings or Delete Device (depending on the version of the application).
5. Confirm the action, the router will reboot and unload the account.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn’t work if the router is not connected to the Internet (you need at least a mobile connection to synchronize with Xiaomi servers).
• ❌ After reset, the device will disappear from the list in Mi Home – it will have to be added again.
• ❌ Some models (e.g. Mi Router) 4Q) Do not support reset via the application.

What do I do after the dump?

After a successful reset, Xiaomi's router will return to factory settings, and now it needs to be reconfigured. Here's a step-by-step plan:

1. Connect to the router:

• 🔌 Connect the provider cable to the port WAN (It's usually blue).
• 📶 Find a Wi-Fi network with a name Xiaomi_XXXX And you plug in. The default password is on the router's label.

2. Set up an Internet connection:

1. Open your browser and go to 192.168.31.1.
2. Enter the login/password (by default) admin/tag-password).
3. Select the type of connection: Dynamic IP (DHCP) — if the provider automatically assigns an address. PPPoE - if you need a login / password from the provider (for example, from Rostelecom or Beeline). IP — If the provider has issued fixed settings.

Save the settings and wait for the Internet connection.

3. personalize Wi-Fi:

• 🔐 Change the name of the network (SSID) and password in the section Wi-Fi settings.
• 🛡️ Select the type of encryption WPA2-PSK (safest today).
• 📡 If the router has two frequencies (2.4 and 5 GHz), set them separately.

4.Restore additional functions (if necessary):

• 🔄 Set up a guest network in Settings → Guest network.
• 👶 Include parental control in Settings → Parental control.
• 🔗 Link the router back to Mi Home if you use a smart home.

1. Correctness of the type of connection (PPPoE/DHCP).

2. the condition of the provider's cable (try reconnecting).

3. Firewall settings (turn it off temporarily in Settings) → Security).

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple process like resetting a router can go wrong, and here are some of the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

1.The router is not reset by the Reset button

• 🔌 Check that the device is on (power indicator should burn).
• ⏱️ Hold the button for at least 10 seconds (some models take up to 20 seconds).
• 🛠️ If the button is recessed, use a metal object (clip, not plastic!).

2.After reset, the router does not turn on

• ⚡ Check the power supply - try another cable or socket.
• 🔄 Wait 5-10 minutes: Some models take a long time to load after resetting.
• 💡 If the indicators do not burn at all, the fuse may have burned (repair is needed).

3. Cannot enter the Administrator Panel after resetting

• 🔑 Check the login/password on the router label (sometimes it’s not admin, but a different combination).
• 🌐 Try another browser or clear the cache (Ctrl) + Shift + Del).
• 📡 Make sure you are connected to the router network and not to another access point.

4. Xiaomi smart devices have stopped working

• 🏠 All smart home devices (Yeelight, Aqara, Roborock) are tied to a Wi-Fi network. After resetting the router, they need to be reconnected in the Mi Home app.
• 🔄 If devices don’t find the network, check that the 2.4 GHz mode is turned on (many gadgets don’t run at 5 GHz).

Mi Router 4A|Mi Router 4C|AX3000/AX3600|AX6000|Other|I don't know.

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How to save the settings before resetting?

If you reset your router to troubleshoot (not sell), it makes sense to keep the current configuration.

Method 1: Backup copy via web interface

1. Go to the administrator panel (192.168.31.1).
2. Open the Settings section → Additionally. → Management of the system → Backup/restore.
3. Click Create a backup and save the file to your computer.

Method 2: Export settings to Mi Home

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your router.
2. Go to the Device Settings → Backup.
3. Save the configuration to the cloud or to your phone.

How to restore the settings after resetting?

1. Reset the router in any convenient way.
2. Connect to it and enter the admin panel.
3. In the same Backup/Restore section, download the saved file.

⚠️ Warning: Restore settings from backup will return all settings, including possible configuration errors that caused you to reset your router! IP), Better to reset the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi router