HomePod HomePods cheap plastic is destroying wooden surfaces

[X--X]

Unbelievably stupid.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...hite-ring-wooden-table-staining-issue-problem

 

[NT1440]

Unbelievably stupid.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...hite-ring-wooden-table-staining-issue-problem

So that looks like the material is still offgassing. I’d bet if the unit were allowed to air out for a bit before being placed on such a surface there wouldn’t be a problem, but good luck dealing with that PR nightmare in explaining it.

 

[Endorphine88]

Interesting. Mine is on top of a cheap wooden shelf from Ikea so I wouln't care much if it stained (I don't plan on moving it anytime soon) but I'm curious to see if this is an isolated incident or keeps happening.

 

[epigenome]

Unbelievably stupid.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...hite-ring-wooden-table-staining-issue-problem

Silicone and oil do not play nicely together...

 

[X--X]

Cheap material... OR maybe just caused by heat

See here: http://littlegreennotebook.com/2011/02/how-to-remove-white-heat-marks-on.html/

 

[TrueBlou]

Wonder how long it takes, I have mine on a wooden table. There’s no marks yet but I’ve only had it three days.

 

[Lobwedgephil]

I can see a slight ring where mine is, not that worried about it though.

 

[Endorphine88]

I've had mine in the same exact spot for almost a week now. I got the white HomePod and it's resting on matte black wood. No ring no nothing. The only thing I can think of is resin or oils seeping out of the wood and breaking down the silicone bottom of the HomePod.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Plasticgate?
Circlegate?
Ringate?
Staingate?

Solved by the purchase of a doily which Apple will ship foc!

 

[weeesss]

Maybe it could be cheaply finished wood surfaces? Mine is on a glass table but not because of this issue.

 

[tkermit]

Plasticgate?
Circlegate?
Ringate?
Staingate?

Solved by the purchase of a doily which Apple will ship foc!
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lol, reminds me of this

 

[CharlesShaw]

Misleading thread title literally ruins the lives of numerous forum readers.

 

[douglasf13]

It’s normal on an oiled wood table for a warm, moving thing to make marks.

If you’re using an oiled wood table, this is the $1.33 solution, and it also likely improves the sound by isolating the unit from the table.

 

[Apple fanboy]

lol, reminds me of this

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Still got my free bumper! Sold the iPhone.

 

[resm]

It’s normal on an oiled wood table for a warm, moving thing to make marks.

If you’re using an oiled wood table, this is the $1.33 solution, and it also likely improves the sound by isolating the unit from the table.

My standard equipment in my house, be it for glasses, hot cooking pots and hopefully soon my HomePod !

 

[maflynn]

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