Overview
- On February 18, 2026, Bose will shut down SoundTouch cloud services and the companion app, ending integrated music services and multiroom playback.
- Users will lose the ability to modify saved presets, and Bose says some existing presets will stop working.
- Security updates for SoundTouch products will end on the same date, and Bose does not plan to support the devices through any other app.
- Speakers and soundbars will still play audio via AUX or HDMI and over Bluetooth, though Bluetooth typically adds latency and Bose does not guarantee long-term performance for standalone units.
- Bose is offering trade-in credits worth up to $200, marking a formal wind-down after a 2013 launch and a 2020 pledge to support the app for the foreseeable future.