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Factory reset not working

BlueBasket — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:35:57 GMT

Hi.

I have had my BT box for a few years now (we did not get sent a new one when upgrading last).

Currently trying to add smart plug (which had previously been connected) however unable to do so.

Went in to see what devices were connected and there are a few "unknown" devices. Would like to remove these but not able to. Searching through the forum people have suggested factory reset however THIS DOES NOT WORK. All it does is turn hub off and on again, devices just reconnect straight away.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Re: Factory reset not working

imjolly — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:41:51 GMT

You need to press the recessed button on back of hub and hold it for 20/30 seconds until the hub lights flash and that should reset the hub back to factory settings

Re: Factory reset not working

BlueBasket — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:43:02 GMT

Hi,

Yep have tried this also. Hub lights will go to green, then orange, then back to blue. All original devices just reconnect. Not factory resetting.

Re: Factory reset not working

Keith_Beddoe — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:45:49 GMT

@BlueBasket

A full factory reset will remove all entries, but it will not stop devices reconnecting.

https://www.bt.com/help/broadband/how-do-i-reset-my-bt-hub-to-its-factory-settings

Unknown devices showing are normally those that have MAC randomisation (private addressing) enabled. This is by default on Apple and recent Android and Windows devices, but can be disabled on the device`s wireless properties. You need to select "Device MAC Address" so that it always gives the same MAC address to the home hub. This reduces the chance of the home hub running out of internal connections.

Re: Factory reset not working

imjolly — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:48:19 GMT

If you held the small recessed button for 20/30 seconds and that does not reset back to factory settings then phone CS 03301234150 and ask for replacement provided you are still in fixed term contract