HomePod hangs while booting up or Power off button does not turn the unit off.

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HomePod hangs while booting up or Power off button does not turn the unit off.

Shut off the HomePod by holding down the power button for two seconds, insert a paper clip in the reset hole on the side of the HomePod, or unplug and re-plug the power cord. Hold a few seconds and restart the unit again.

Power off button does not turn the unit off.

The Power button has a prolonged timing mechanism to prevent accidental shut off.
Press and hold the Power button down for two seconds to turn the unit off. If the unit indeed hung and does not respond to the Power button, unplug and re-plug the power cord and try again.


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