LF Bose will disable key features of its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars starting February 18, 2026. The company informed customers that support for these devices will cease, and cloud-based functions, including the companion app, will no longer work.
Key Features and Capabilities Affected
The SoundTouch app offered various functionalities, such as integrating music services like Spotify and TuneIn. It also allowed multiple speakers in different rooms to play the same audio simultaneously.
Once the app is discontinued, certain saved presets won’t function, and users will be unable to modify existing presets. While SoundTouch devices can still play audio via AUX or HDMI, security updates will cease, posing potential risks.
Trade-in Options and Device Impact
Bose has announced that affected customers can trade in their SoundTouch devices for credit of up to $200. Although Bluetooth playback will remain available, this option is known to have more latency compared to Wi-Fi.
Bose’s notice provided minimal reasoning for ending support for these high-end speakers, which were launched at prices ranging from $399 to $1,500, initially designed to deliver high-quality wireless audio throughout homes.
Company’s History with SoundTouch
Since launching the SoundTouch line, Bose has gradually distanced itself from these products. In 2020, the company announced the discontinuation of some SoundTouch offerings while assuring customers of continued app support for the foreseeable future.
This commitment appears short-sighted as Bose now pivots away from the SoundTouch brand, leaving many customers displeased with the forthcoming changes.
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