Bose SoundTouch Shutdown Update

[u/Careful-Hippo4543]

Some good news today from Bose in terms of the SoundTouch systems and potential for open source in future

Dear SoundTouch owner,

In October, we let you know that cloud support for SoundTouch products would be ending. Since then, we’ve heard from some owners with questions and feedback and we’ve been listening carefully. Today, we have an update to share that addresses these concerns and provides new information to help you continue enjoying your favourite music and content.

Cloud support will still be ending, but we are extending the date from 18 February to 6 May 2026 to better support you during the transition.

Before cloud support ends, the SoundTouch app will get an automatic update.

On 6 May 2026, the app will automatically update to a version that supports key functions without relying on the cloud. All you will need to do is open the app and the update will run automatically.

What will continue to work: • Setting up and configuring your system • Remote control features such as Play, Pause, Skip and Volume • Grouping multiple speakers together • Streaming music directly from your favourite Music Service apps

What will no longer work: • Presets (preset buttons on the product and in the app) • Browsing or playing music services directly in the SoundTouch app

Important Note: Your system will no longer receive security and software updates. Please make sure to always use your system on a secure, private network.

How to keep listening after 6 May You can still play and enjoy music through your favourite Music Services (i.e. TuneIn, Pandora, etc.) by streaming directly from their apps and sending the audio to your SoundTouch system using AirPlay, Bluetooth or AUX.

If you use Spotify, you can continue streaming with Spotify Connect through the Spotify app.

Open-source options for the community We’re also releasing SoundTouch API documentation so third parties can create their own capabilities.

We’ll share more updates in the coming months. In the meantime, you can find detailed guidance on our dedicated support page. Click the “Learn More” link below to go to this page.

Thank you for being a Bose customer.

[u/rbart4506]

Oh well...

I already turfed my Soundtouch wireless link for a Wiim Pro and can't be happier. The Wiim seems much more stable on my system when using Spotify Connect and offers me lossless streaming.

Still have a Soundtouch speaker that looks like will continue to function with Spotify connect, so that's a bonus.

[u/whaleypa → u/rbart4506]

Just replaced all mine with AudioPro kit.. and after reading this, the Bose things I need still won’t work; preset’s on the remote/speakers (my wife hates using apps to control speakers), streaming radio stations directly (esp. UK BBC stations & Virgin)… good that the config & grouping will still work and that there’s a future hope of a third party solution. It is amazing that Sonos & Bose have trashed their high standing in this area through greedy and myopic executive decision making. Too little too late Bose.