diff --git a/meta-google/recipes-google/host-power-ctrl/gpio-host-pwr/host-ensure-off.service b/meta-google/recipes-google/host-power-ctrl/gpio-host-pwr/host-ensure-off.service
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+[Unit]
+Description=Ensure host is off on clean AC cycle
+Before=host-poweron.service
+Before=firmware-updates-pre.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=oneshot
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/host_ensure_off.sh
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target