Bose has announced that it will officially end cloud-based support for its SoundTouch products on February 18, 2026. After that date, some key features will stop working including Spotify, TuneIn radio, and multi-room playback.
The SoundTouch app will also shut down on the same day, meaning you won’t be able to control your speakers or adjust settings through it anymore.
What Features Will Still Work
According to Bose, users will still be able to play music using Bluetooth, AUX, or HDMI connections — depending on the model. So, while online streaming will stop, you can still enjoy your music from connected devices like your phone, laptop, or TV.
For standalone SoundTouch speakers such as SoundTouch 10, 20 Series III, and 30 Series III, Bluetooth and AUX connections should continue to work.
For home theater systems like the Lifestyle 650, SoundTouch 130, and SoundTouch 300 Soundbar, both HDMI and optical inputs will remain functional.
However, Bose has warned that it can’t guarantee long-term performance once the cloud support ends.
Why Bose Is Ending Support
The SoundTouch line was first launched in 2013, offering smart wireless streaming before smart speakers became mainstream. However, Bose says that technology has evolved, and it’s no longer sustainable to maintain the cloud infrastructure behind these older products.
In fact, Bose had already signaled this change years ago. In 2020, the company announced that it would discontinue sales of some SoundTouch products, though it promised to continue support “for the foreseeable future.” Now, that timeline is officially coming to an end.
No Replacement App or Updates
Bose has confirmed that once support ends, it will no longer release security updates or offer any replacement app for SoundTouch users. The company stated:
“We do not plan to support SoundTouch products through any other app.”
This means SoundTouch speakers will still work locally but won’t connect to Bose’s newer music systems or smart home apps.
Users React to the Announcement
The news has frustrated many longtime Bose customers. On the Bose subreddit, the announcement thread has drawn hundreds of comments. Some users who invested heavily in the ecosystem expressed disappointment — with one writing:
“I have literally spent many thousands on these products. What a slap in the face. They are basically doorstops now.”
What This Means for Bose Users
If you own a SoundTouch speaker, you still have time to prepare before February 2026. You can continue to use Bluetooth, AUX, or HDMI inputs for local playback — but streaming services, app control, and multi-room features will stop working.
While it’s disappointing news for long-time Bose fans, this marks the end of an era for the SoundTouch line, as Bose fully transitions toward its newer smart speaker platforms.
