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Bose Sets February 18, 2026 Shutdown for SoundTouch Cloud, Ending App Control

Bose cites aging cloud infrastructure as the reason for the shutdown.

Bose schaltet wichtige Funktionen ab – Kunden frustriert
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Overview

  • Cloud-based features including streaming integrations, multiroom playback, presets, and remote control will cease when the SoundTouch app stops working on February 18, 2026.
  • Speakers and soundbars will continue to play audio over Bluetooth, AUX, or HDMI after the cutoff, but they will no longer receive security updates.
  • Bose confirmed SoundTouch products will not be compatible with the newer Bose App released in 2018.
  • The company is offering affected customers a trade-in voucher worth up to $200.
  • Users have voiced strong frustration online over the loss of functionality and value, with some calling on Bose to open-source the SoundTouch software tools.