# Restore or Update your EPL to factory settings using a computer

# Restore or Update your EPL to factory settings using a computer

A factory reset erases the information and settings on your EPL and installs the latest build of ESP-Home for your device.


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To restore your EPL to factory settings, make sure you're using a browser that supports **Web Serial**, such as **Google Chrome** or **Microsoft Edge**.

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# What you need

* Mac or Windows PC
* USB C cable that you can plug into your device and into your computer

# Restore Device


1. Plug your EPL device into your computer.
2. On the panel below, select your device options.
3. Click **Connect**, then select your device from the list of available serial ports.
4. Wait for the flashing process to complete.
5. Once finished, do **not** set up Wi-Fi. Instead, disconnect the device from your computer and plug it into its normal power source.
6. Follow the steps in [Set up your EPL device in Home Assistant](/doc/82661309-df52-470a-a668-7dbd15bcaaea) to complete the setup.

# **Restore Your Device Using the Web Tool**

[https://docs.everythingsmart.io/flash/everything-presence-lite.html](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/flash/everything-presence-lite.html)


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# **If you still need help**

Choose the error or message that appears:

* [Connect button does not appear on flashing page](/doc/057e0cc7-e225-4c55-85aa-2251d367d674)
* [Failed to initialize. Try resetting your device or holding the BOOT button while clicking INSTALL.](/doc/e80920dc-1a33-49e9-b9d0-62fd61aa85c9)
* [Preparing installation](/doc/689a8293-5613-4dc6-b9d9-f77980abb63d)


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If you're still unable to restore your EPL to factory settings, contact us for further assistance. [Get service](https://shop.everythingsmart.io/pages/contact), or join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/Bgfvy2f) to discuss with the community.

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**Documents**

- [EP1 vs EPL: Which Sensor is Right for You?](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/ep1-vs-epl-which-sensor-is-right-for-you-5B3RxiY3Kp)
- [Everything Presence One (EP1)](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-one-ep1-3R178yZSUP)
- [Everything Presence Pro](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-pro-nh3fIXmow9)
- [Everything Presence Lite (EPL)](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/everything-presence-lite-epl-ZVnBzYzuX2)
- [Zone Configurator](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/zone-configurator-93b9scGsa2)
- [Knowledge Base Articles](https://docs.everythingsmart.io/s/products/doc/knowledge-base-articles-KnRRmk4zvt)