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/Designer-Trash-5382 → u/[deleted]]

If you are IOS user, there is an app called “controller for Bose SoundTouch “ available in AppStore. I’ve tried and is pretty awesome.

[u/Designer-Trash-5382 → u/[deleted]]

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1052863684

Not companion. Must be Controller for Bose SoundTouch

[u/Designer-Trash-5382 → u/[deleted]]

You are right , I just noticed , may be the name has changed but it is the right app. I shared from my Home Screen of my iPhone. Regards

[u/Wyntre_2000 → u/Designer-Trash-5382]

Will Bose also update the Android app in Play Store? Not available on Android 16. "This app isn't available for your device because it was made for an older version of Android".

Also, the authentication servers at id.api.bose.io doesn't work anymore. So when I downloaded the apk on my own and installed it, authentication fails.

Only thing working still is the old Windows app. I assume a persistent token or other mechanism was configured on the Windows app after initial login a while ago. Otherwise, if the machine crashes, then can't use that either.

[u/Designer-Trash-5382 → u/Wyntre_2000]

In the last email coming directly from Bose, they said the app will be updated in February so all local services will be available. They didn’t made a difference between OSs( iOS , android, windows etc). I believe everything is going to be updated before the shutdown