I'm strongly against the idea of completely resetting devices because I'm worried I won't be able to reconnect to them afterward. Unfortunately, my friend, you've just confirmed my worst fears. You've turned your device into an expensive brick, but before you decide to throw it away, consider that it can still serve as an expensive decoy, much like my ADT sign out front!
I apologize that I can't provide the information you're looking for. If you've already checked Reddit and other community forums, this might be the last place where you'll find answers. I often get into trouble for speaking the truth, so I'll leave it at that.
Here's a piece of advice: be cautious of people on this forum who have badges next to their names, like "super user," but who don't actually own or use any Google Nest equipment. For some reason, they feel the need to give advice, even though they have no real experience. So, just be careful. I'm in the same boat as you, my friend.
