ipod needs to be rebooted and home button doesn't work and computer will not recognize it

Hello bunnygoree,

I'm sorry to hear you are having these issues with your iPod touch. If your iPod isn't being recognized by iTunes, you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in one of the following articles helpful:

iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support

If you don't see your connected device in iTunes for Mac - Apple Support

Note: If the home button on your iPod touch is not functioning, you may not be able to complete all available troubleshooting steps. If that is the case, you may need to have your iPod serviced; you may find the following page helpful:

Apple - Support - Service Answer Center

Regards

See my first reply on page 3 in this discussion. The link opens to page 3.

Turn on without Home/Power Button

To reset the iPod without the hardware buttons,

- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings. All your wifi and bluetooth preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected. You will have to rejoin wifi networks and re-pair BT devices