Overview
- Bose has published official SoundTouch API documentation and begun mailing it to customers to enable third‑party tools and features.
- The end‑of‑life date for SoundTouch cloud services has moved from February 18 to May 6, 2026.
- On May 6, the SoundTouch app will auto‑update to a local‑only version that preserves setup, grouping, and playback controls but removes presets and in‑app music browsing.
- AirPlay and Spotify Connect will continue to operate on SoundTouch speakers, with AirPlay 2 models supporting synchronized audio; Bluetooth, AUX, HDMI, and optical connections remain available.
- After the shutdown, SoundTouch devices will no longer receive security or software updates, a shift Bose attributes to aging cloud infrastructure that the open API aims to offset through community development.