Bose Ends SoundTouch Cloud Support in May 2026, Adds Local Features

Bose Corporation announced on Thursday that it will discontinue cloud support for its SoundTouch line of wireless speakers and soundbars on May 6, 2026, but the company is taking steps to preserve much of the devices' functionality through an automatic app update and the release of open-source API documentation.

The SoundTouch products, introduced in 2013, have relied on Bose's cloud services for features like music streaming integration and multi-room audio. Maintaining these services for the aging hardware has become unsustainable, according to the company, due to significant advancements in technology over the past decade. Originally, Bose planned to end support on February 18, 2026, but it extended the deadline by nearly three months following customer feedback.

After May 6, 2026, the SoundTouch app will automatically update to a version that enables local controls, requiring no action from users beyond opening the app. This update will allow the speakers to continue operating without remote server connections. Core functions such as streaming music via Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and physical AUX inputs will remain available. Users can still set up and configure...