diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 4b7ae7b..fd47ce1 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -12,9 +12,12 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
+import time
+from mycroft.audio import wait_while_speaking
 from adapt.intent import IntentBuilder
 from mycroft.messagebus.message import Message
 from mycroft.skills.core import MycroftSkill, intent_handler, intent_file_handler
+from mycroft.enclosure.api import EnclosureAPI
 
 
 class StopSkill(MycroftSkill):
@@ -39,6 +42,13 @@ def handle_reboot(self, event):
     @intent_file_handler("shutdown.intent")
     def handle_shutdown(self, event):
         if self.ask_yesno("confirm.shutdown") == "yes":
+            self.enclosure.eyes_color(70, 65, 69)  # soft gray
+            self.speak_dialog('shutting.down')
+            wait_while_speaking()
+            for percentage in range(100, -1, -10):
+                self.enclosure.eyes_fill(percentage)
+                time.sleep(1)
+            self.enclosure.eyes_brightness(0)
             self.bus.emit(Message("system.shutdown"))
 
     @intent_file_handler('wifi.setup.intent')
diff --git a/dialog/en-us/shutting.down.dialog b/dialog/en-us/shutting.down.dialog
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..99fa0e1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dialog/en-us/shutting.down.dialog
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Shutting down . . . Wait 10 seconds before disconnecting power.