Bose today released application programming interface (API) documentation for its SoundTouch speakers, bringing hope to the approaching end of life (EoL) of expensive home theater devices.
In October, Bose announced that its SoundTouch Wi-Fi Speakers and Soundbars will become dumb speakers on February 18th. At the time, Bose said that the speakers would only work if the device was connected via AUX, HDMI or Bluetooth (which has higher latency than Wi-Fi).
After that date, presenters will no longer receive security and software updates and will also lose cloud connectivity and the accompanying app, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based company said. Without the app, users will no longer be able to integrate the device with music services like Spotify, play the same audio on multiple SoundTouch devices simultaneously, or use or edit saved presets.
Announcement upset some from Bose long-time clientssome of whom have multiple SoundTouch devices that still work fine. Many have wondered companies more and more general exercise from brickwork Expensive products focus on new devices or minimize costs, or because they have gone through acquisitions or bankruptcy. SoundTouch speakers released in 2013 and 2015, ranging in price from $399 to $1,500.
Bose had better news today. IN email In a message to customers, Bose announced that AirPlay and Spotify Connect will continue to work with SoundTouch speakers after end of life, expanding the wireless capabilities people will still be able to access.
Additionally, SoundTouch devices that support AirPlay 2 can play the same audio simultaneously.
The SoundTouch app will also live, although it will lack some features.
“On May 6, 2026, the app will be updated to a version that supports features that can run locally without the cloud. No action will be required on your part. Opening the app will automatically apply the update,” Bose said.
