Apple Confirms HomePod Can Leave White Rings on Wood Surfaces With Oil or Wax Finishes [Updated]

[KPOM]

Class action lawsuit incoming..lol

I wouldn’t doubt it. Good to know, though. I’ll place mine on a mat or cloth.

 

[MarkB786]

Apparently Sonos products leave a mark too. Is there outrage over Sonos products?

Interesting. WHY are these things leaving marks?

 

[44267547]

This is what I hate about the internet. Everything becomes a gage and everyone is in permanent outrage mode.

It’s called Internet anonymity, you have those who are more vocal about something then they would discuss in person. The reality is, Apple addressed it obviously because they know they will receive feedback on this and what’s causing it. Is it a major issue by any means? No. But is it something that’s a minor inconvenience and it informs the customer of what the HomePod might leave behind? Yes.

Look at it like this, at least Apple addressed for those who do have a concern with this versus leaving those to wonder why wouldn’t Apple say anything at all.

 

[Drogba11]

"It just works"

 

[Romy90210]

Im just gonna have to go out of my way and spend another 500 dollars on a glass table so i can place my almost 500 speaker without causing damage to the table.. Way to go Apple.

 

[subjonas]

Here come the $275 law suits.

It's not "damaging wood furniture." It's reacting to oil or wax on the wood that isn't naturally there.

I thought this was going to be a Jony Ive quote parody. I was disappointed it was a real explanation.

 

[Westside guy]

You know what they say... "If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it"

 

[Kelly the Dude]

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Aww man that was the first thing I thought of.

 

[justperry]

Next up, Homepod socks.

 

[jmarttu24]

a piece of crap, over priced, device that can't do half of what alexa does and it also ruins furniture...what a shocker. first the trash that is iOS 11 and now this. save your money folks

 

[dampfnudel]

Interesting. WHY are these things leaving marks?

Heat and pressure perhaps? I always put something underneath my Sonos 1 speakers to prevent any marks from showing up on my dresser like a small clear plastic desktop mat. That’s my standard routine based on my experience with other electronics that do two things: heat up and are placed on the same spot for long periods of time.

 

[Schizoid]

anyone else come here to see what 'gate' it is this time?
staingate
ringgate
woodgate?

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

Is it possible that it is heat projected downward off the base, from the embedded power supply, causing the ring? -- worth checking. Otherwise it is hard to fathom an inert unheated material, such as silicone, to leave a white mark.

 

[dwaltwhit]

It’s so you can put it back right where you found it!

Maybe it should come with a warning?

Warning? It's a FEATURE! "Not sure where you used to keep your homepod? Not anymore! Get it in the right spot every time!"
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anyone else come here to see what 'gate' it is this time?
staingate
ringgate
woodgate?

I like coastergate personally

 

[jav6454]

It's not "damaging wood furniture." It's reacting to oil or wax on the wood that isn't naturally there.

So tell me, how do you expect to clean these surfaces?

 

[macguru212]

This is why we can't have nice things, no HomePod coasters in the house.

 

[Falhófnir]

iCoaster?

I would absolutely love that

 

[belvdr]

Why did they choose that rubber base then if this is known item? Why not fabric or some other cushioning device, assuming it needs it to do the vertical movement of the woofer?

 

[dazz87]

iCoaster will cost us another $50.00.........

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

So tell me, how do you expect to clean these surfaces?

An oil treated wipe. Same thing you do when anything leaves a mark on them. It's extremely common.

 

[Rogifan]

I’m assuming there’s a reason Apple used the material it did for the base. But I am a bit surprised there was no disclaimer like with the jet black iPhone.

 

[44267547]

I’m assuming there’s a reason Apple used the material it did for the base. But I am a bit surprised there was no disclaimer like with the jet black iPhone.

Except the Jet black iPhone wasn’t ‘Leaving behind anything’, it would only could accrue Micro abrasions due the high gloss anodization, which Apple recommended a case to protect the finish. And, Apple had that disclaimer available before the iPhone 7 Jet black was released, Not after.

 

[Voenix Rising]

Based on Apple's recent track record of releasing mediocre products, it may be warranted. Mark my words, unless there is a major shakeup in management and talent, Apple will begin to decline to Sony levels in 5 to 7 years. Remember how hot and untouchable Sony was back in the day? Then they started releasing crap products with little innovation and poor quality control, just like Apple is starting to do. Just you wait.

Yes. You could count on anything Sony branded to blow up the day after the warranty expired.

 

[artfossil]

So tell me, how do you expect to clean these surfaces?

Just re-oil or re-wipe, as @OldSchoolMacGuy said.

Oh and if anyone needs advice on housecleaning or homekeeping, I’m available for a small consulting fee.

 

[lee27]

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