How to reset the Xiaomi Yeelight to factory settings: all working ways

Why would you need to reset the Yeelight light?

Xiaomi Yeelight smart bulbs are some of the most popular smart home devices, but even they sometimes require a complete reset, such as if the lamp stopped connecting to Wi-Fi, started flashing without a command, or after updating the firmware behaves unstable, resetting all settings back to factory by removing the binding to the account, networks and user scenarios.

Another common reason is to transfer the device to a new owner, so without resetting, the previous user will retain access to the lamp via the Mi Home or Yeelight App, which poses security risks, and resetting also helps if you forget the Wi-Fi password that the lamp was connected to, or want to reconfigure it for another network.

This article covers all the relevant reset methods for Yeelight models (including Yeelight LED, Yeelight Ceiling, Yeelight Strip, etc.) and the typical problems that arise after the procedure.

Method 1: Reset through a button on the body (hardware method)

The most reliable way to do this is to find a physical button (usually hidden under the body or on the back) that works for most models, including the Yeelight LED Bulb, Yeelight Ceiling Light and LED tapes.

Instructions:

• 🔌 Turn off the lamp power (unscrew it or turn off the switch).
• ⏱️ Wait 10 seconds – this will reset the temporary data in memory.
• 🔘 Turn on the power and hold the reset button (usually signed) RESET or dotted).
• 💡 Hold the button for 5-10 seconds until the lamp flashes yellow/white (successful reset signal).

If there is no button (like some Yeelight Strip models), use an alternative method:

1. Turn off the tape from the power supply.
2. Press the contact pads (metal points on the board) with tweezers or a paper clip.
3. Connect the power, without letting go of contacts, for 8-10 seconds.

Turn off the lamp from the network|Find the button RESET (contact)|Prepare a stopwatch or timer|Check the reaction of the lamp (blinking)-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Yeelight Moonlight), holding the button for more than 15 seconds can damage the firmware. If the lamp does not blink after 10 seconds, release the button and try again.

Method 2: Reset via Mi Home or Yeelight

If the lamp is connected to the network and displayed in the application, it will take less than a minute to reset, which saves the update history, but removes all user settings (color schemes, schedules, voice anchors).

The following steps are taken for Mi Home:

1. Open the app and go to Devices → Your lamp.
2. Tap it on. ⚙️ Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Select General settings → Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action (you may need to enter a password from your Xiaomi account).

In the Yeelight app, the path is different:

• 📱 Get in my devices. → [Name of lamp].
• 🔧 Press. ⋮ (three-point) → Remove the device.
• 🔄 The system will offer to reset the settings - agree.

Once reset, the lamp will automatically reboot and flash white, which means it's ready for a new setup. If there's no blinking, check your Wi-Fi connection or repeat the procedure.

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Method 3: Reset via voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

Few people know, but some Yeelight models (like the Yeelight LED Bulb Color or Yeelight Ceiling Pro) support voice-command reset, which is convenient if it is physically difficult to reach the lamp (for example, it is built into the ceiling).

Instructions for different assistants:

Important: Once you reset the lamp, it will automatically unplug all accounts and assistants, and to control it again, you will have to go through the process of adding it again.

⚠️ Attention: Voice reset does not work for models without cloud support (e.g. Yeelight Basic.

Method 4: Reset via router (disconnect from Wi-Fi)

If the lamp is not responsive to commands but is connected to your network, you can reset it by tricking the router, a method that works because Yeelight automatically switches to setup mode when you lose Wi-Fi connection.

How to do this:

1. Go to the router control panel (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
2. Find Connected Devices (or DHCP Clients)
3. Find your lamp (usually labeled yeelink-light-...).
4. Click Block or Disconnect from the network.
5. Turn off and turn on the lamp 5 times in a row with an interval of 2 seconds.

After that, the lamp should start flashing white, which means that it reset the network settings, and now it can be added again via the Mi Home or Yeelight App.

Method 5: Reset via Telnet or ADB (for advanced users)

This is a good method if you're network savvy and you're ready to work with the command line, it allows you to reset the lamp even if it doesn't respond to physical buttons or an application, and you'll need a computer with Python or Termux installed (for Android).

Instructions for Telnet:

1. Find out. IP-address of the lamp via router (see method 4).
2. Connect to Telnet: Telnet [IP-lamp-head] 55443
3. Enter the reset command: {"id":1,"method":"miIO.reset,""params":[]}
4. Reload the lamp with the command: {"id":2,"method":"miIO.reboot,""params":[]}

For ADB (if the lamp is connected to an Android TV or other device):

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "yeelight://reset"

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands Telnet/ADB If you're not sure, you can use other methods.

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Before using Telnet, check if the port is open. 55443 To do this, type in the command line: nc -zv [IP-address] 55443. If the port is closed, resetting over Telnet will not work.

What if the reset didn't help?

If the lamp does not flash, connect to Wi-Fi or behave unstable after reset, check the following points:

• 🔋 Power: Make sure the voltage on the mains meets the lamp requirements (usually 220V for ceiling models and 12V/24V ribbon).
• 📶 Wi-Fi: Yeelight lamps only work with 2.4 GHz networks. If your router only broadcasts 5 GHz, resetting won't help - you need to change your network settings.
• 🔄 Firmware: Outdated software can block reset. Try updating the lamp through Mi Home (Firmware Update section).
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the lamp does not respond to any method, the controller may break, in which case only a change of board or contacting the service will help.

If you have a problem connecting to Wi-Fi, try:

1. Reboot the router.
2. Disable Secure Wi-Fi or Filtration on the router MAC-address.
3. Use a different Wi-Fi channel (e.g. 6 instead of 11).

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If the lamp flashes red after reset, it's a hardware error signal, and 90 percent of the time, it's just a warranty replacement that helps.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Yeelight reset