One homepod shuts off when it looks like im sleeping

Hey.

Yeah they’re both HomePod 2’s set up as a stereo pair and as default audio connected with eArc also.

I’ve had some random issues previously that a reset fixes.

The only reason I’ve asked for help this time is how it seems like it’s more of a spatial audio adjustment than one HomePod having issues.

When I pick up my phone or use the remote the audio comes back on the HomePod that had stopped without needing any further inputs and the one that didn’t stop working the audio direction also shifts back towards the couch if that makes sense.

It happened 2 nights in a row. I haven’t got any focus setting on my phone active, so it’s not that. I have though setup Sleep tracking in my Heath app and wondering if the phone starts to register that I’m asleep so automatically adjusts the audio output.

Yeah I’ve updated all the software. Just don’t the iPhone and MacBook now.

It doesn’t feel like a software or hardware glitch though. I’ve had my fair share of those and whenever one of the HomePods acts up it needs a full reset to get back on track. This thought goes back to normal as soon as I pick up my phone and open the home app. Feels like it’s an intentional action using the spatial audio. In theory it’s a great idea, just the echo caused by the direction of the sound due to my lounge room layout makes it sound like someone’s inside my apartment.

Pausing or turning off will fix the problem but I go to sleep with the TV on in the background.

I’ll be interested to see if it keeps happening as it’s done it two nights in a row.

Thanks for your inputs though. Appreciate it.