One of my HomePods just failed as well. Wouldn’t turn on! I tried multiple plugs and brought it to the Apple store. It was bricked from the hardware side of things. If this issue is widespread, then this most certainly is a case of planned obsolescence. The Genius Bar employee offered me a replacement for $279 or to buy a HomePod mini, of which I opted for the latter.
I’m pissed now reading this article.
I’m pissed now reading this article.