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Bose open-sources its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers ahead of end-of-life
If companies insist on bricking gadgets, this is a better way to do it.
TL;DR
- Bose released the API documentation for its SoundTouch speakers prior to their end-of-life on February 18th.
- While cloud connectivity and some app features will be lost, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect will continue to work.
- SoundTouch devices supporting AirPlay 2 will still be able to play audio simultaneously.
- The SoundTouch app will be updated on May 6, 2026, to support functions that can operate locally without the cloud.
- Bose provided instructions for a workaround to save presets using music service app favorites.
- The release of the API aims to enable independent developers to create their own SoundTouch-compatible tools and features.