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Bose Announces End-of-Life for SoundTouch Speakers in 2026

1/8/2026

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Bose announced API documentation for SoundTouch speakers and that these devices reach end-of-life on February 18, 2026.
After the end-of-life, SoundTouch devices lose cloud connectivity and software updates, limiting use to AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth.
Long-time customers with multiple devices expressed frustration, while Bose reassured AirPlay and Spotify Connect will remain functional post-EoL.
An update to the SoundTouch app on May 6, 2026 will preserve local functions without cloud support.

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Bose announced API documentation for SoundTouch speakers and that these devices reach end-of-life on February 18, 2026.
After the end-of-life, SoundTouch devices lose cloud connectivity and software updates, limiting use to AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth.
Long-time customers with multiple devices expressed frustration, while Bose reassured AirPlay and Spotify Connect will remain functional post-EoL.
An update to the SoundTouch app on May 6, 2026 will preserve local functions without cloud support.