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Bose won't brick your older SoundTouch speakers even though it's shutting down their servers: Here's everything you need to know

SoundTouch speakers will lose cloud services in May 2026 Bose has published an API for third party app developers Spotify Connect and AirPlay will continue to work Bose's SoundTouch speakers are ...
Digital Trends

Bose makes it easier to keep using your SoundTouch speaker after support ends

Bose makes some of the best speakers around, but they also cost a pretty penny. So when the company revealed plans to drop support for its SoundTouch models and remove key features last year, many ...
Ars Technica

Bose SoundTouch home theater systems regress into dumb speakers Feb. 18

Bose will brick key features of its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars soon. On Thursday, Bose informed customers that as of February 18, 2026, it will stop supporting the devices, and the ...
The Verge

Bose is yanking key features from its SoundTouch speakers

Starting in February 2026, SoundTouch speakers will lose cloud-based features like integrated Spotify access and multi-room playback. Starting in February 2026, SoundTouch speakers will lose ...
TechSpot

Bose is ending SoundTouch's cloud features, but not entirely killing the speakers

Facepalm: Smart home appliance makers are increasingly relying on planned obsolescence in an attempt to boost sales and inflate short-term profits. Some users are pushing back, however, since few in ...