How to Reset Marshall Speaker?

Are you having trouble with your Marshall speaker’s connectivity or sound quality? Don’t fret, resetting your Marshall speaker can usually fix these problems and bring back its best performance. In this detailed guide on Digimigia, we will guide you through the steps of how to reset Marshall speaker. Whether you have a Marshall Acton III, Marshall Emberton, Marshall Stanmore Multi-room, Marshall Willen, or Marshall Middleton, we are here to help you. Keep reading to learn how to reset Marshall speaker and address common issues.
General Precautions Before Resetting
Before you reset a Marshall speaker, it’s important to know that a factory reset will delete all user settings. You will have to re-pair your devices and possibly adjust the speaker’s settings again. It’s also a good idea to visit the Marshall support website or check the speaker’s manual for specific instructions since reset methods can differ slightly between models. Here are a more detailed precautions before you know how to reset Marshall speaker:
Understand the Outcomes
A factory reset will restore the speaker to its default factory settings. Therefore,
- All stored Bluetooth connections, personalized equalizer settings, and other user-configured settings will be deleted.
- You will have to reconnect your devices to the speaker after performing the reset.

Save Important Settings
If you have established any important custom settings such as saved equalizer presets, it might be wise to jot them down or take a screenshot before proceeding with the reset.
Proceed with the Reset
Once you are sure you know the consequences and you have the right reset steps for your model, follow the instructions closely. A typical reset method includes pressing and holding a specific button (like the Bluetooth button) for a set amount of time.

Re-pair Devices
After the reset, the Marshall speaker will return to its factory settings and will be ready to pair with devices again. You will need to re-pair your devices with the speaker, usually by accessing your device’s Bluetooth settings and choosing the speaker from the list of available devices.
Reset instructions by Model
How to reset Marshall speaker? Resetting Marshall speaker might different and it can depend on the model. Some have a specific reset button, while others need you to press a certain combination of buttons or to unplug and plug the power back in. Here we are going to tell you reset instructions by different models of Marshall speakers.
Marshall Acton III
In order to reset the Marshall Acton III to factory settings, press and hold the media control (play/pause) button for over 10 seconds, and the speaker will reset. This action will restore the speaker to its default settings, deleting all user configurations and Bluetooth connections. Before reconnecting, make sure to remove the Acton III from your audio device’s Bluetooth list.

Marshall Emberton
Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 7 to 10 seconds. The LED light will blink rapidly, and the speaker will reboot, restoring it to its factory settings. Before you reset, make sure to remove the speaker from your device’s Bluetooth list. In other words:
- Turn on the speaker
- Hold the Bluetooth button for 7-10 seconds.
- Wait for the LED indicator will turn red and then flash quickly.
- Speaker restarts, and it is returning to its original settings.
- Before pairing again, remove the Emberton speaker from your device’s Bluetooth list.

Marshall Stanmore Multi-room
In order to factory reset a Marshall Stanmore Multi-Room speaker, here is a detailed explanation:
- Make sure your Stanmore Multi-Room speaker is turned on.
- Identify the Single/Multi mode button and the Source knob on the speaker.
- Press and hold both the Single/Multi mode button and the Source knob at the same time.
- Keep holding both buttons for 7 seconds.
- The speaker will return to factory settings when both the Single and Multi-Mode indicators illuminate.
- The speaker has now been reset to its original factory state and is ready for reconfiguration.
Marshall Willen
If you have Marshall Willen and you want to reset it, you can follow these detailed instruction:
- Make sure the speaker is powered on.
- Find the Bluetooth button.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 7 seconds. The Bluetooth light will flash red quickly, and the speaker will reboot.
- Delete Willen from your device’s Bluetooth settings.
- The speaker is now prepared for pairing and setup again.

Marshall Middleton
In order to reset a Marshall Middleton speaker to factory settings, first make sure the speaker is powered on. Then, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 7 seconds. All lights will go off, and the speaker will reboot.
- Once it restarts, delete the Middleton from your device’s Bluetooth list and pair it again.
- This will restore the speaker to its default settings, while it does not include firmware updates, and erase all user configurations.
How to Reset Marshall Emberton?
In order restet marshall Emberton, there are hard and soft reset for this model of speaker that we will explain each one in the following:
Hard Reset
If you’re having trouble with your MARSHALL Emberton, try doing a hard reset marshall bluetooth speaker or factory reset marshall speaker in order to restore the default settings on your device.
- Start by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button. The red light on the speaker will begin to blink. Continue holding the button until the light stops blinking and turns off.
- Wait until the speaker starts speaking again.
- Take the Emberton speaker off your device’s Bluetooth list.
- This step is important to make sure the pairing works properly after the reset.
- Pair the speaker with your device once more.
Soft Reset
A soft reset, also called a power cycle, is used on a Marshall speaker to fix small problems such as software issues or connection problems. It means turning the speaker off and then on again, which can remove temporary mistakes and bring the speaker back to working properly.
- To turn off the speaker, use the power button or unplug it.
- Wait for a short time with the speaker turned off (like 10 to 20 seconds for some, or a minute for others).
- Then turn the speaker back on.
Conclusion
Resetting a Marshall speaker is an easy and effective way to fix connectivity and sound quality problems. We have outlined the steps to reset some models of Marshall speakers in this blog on Digimigia, along with general instructions. By following these detailed guidelines of how to reset Marshall speaker, you can solve common issues and improve your speaker’s performance.