Starting February 2026, Bose is yanking key features from its SoundTouch speakers, including cloud-based services like Spotify integration and multi-room playback. This major update will affect thousands of long-time SoundTouch users who rely on the app and streaming options for their home audio setups.
Bose’s Big Change: Goodbye To Cloud Features
Bose confirmed that on February 18, 2026, its SoundTouch products will lose several cloud-dependent features. That means you won’t be able to use the SoundTouch app to control your speakers, access integrated streaming services like Spotify or TuneIn, or enjoy synchronized playback across multiple rooms.
“After February 18, certain features — including access to integrated music services like Spotify and TuneIn, as well as multi-room playback — will no longer be available,” the company stated.
The SoundTouch app will also stop working, effectively ending cloud connectivity for the entire product line.
What Will Still Work After 2026
Not all functionality is being cut, though. Bose says that if your SoundTouch speaker supports Bluetooth, AUX, or HDMI, you can still play music directly from your connected devices.
Standalone speakers such as the SoundTouch 10, 20 Series III, and 30 Series III should continue to operate locally via Bluetooth or AUX input, although Bose isn’t guaranteeing long-term performance.
For SoundTouch-enabled home theater systems like the Lifestyle 650, SoundTouch 130, and SoundTouch 300 Soundbar, inputs such as HDMI and optical, plus Bluetooth, will still work — but the SoundTouch app and streaming services will not.
Why Bose Is Pulling The Plug
Bose introduced the first SoundTouch products back in 2013, but the technology has since evolved. The company says it’s “no longer able to sustain the development and support of the cloud infrastructure that powers this older generation of products.”
In other words, maintaining outdated software and servers for legacy hardware is no longer viable. Bose has already been shifting away from SoundTouch since 2020, when it began phasing out sales of certain products from the line.
What This Means For Bose Users
For long-time Bose fans, this change could be frustrating — especially for those who built their smart home setups around SoundTouch speakers. Without cloud-based control or Spotify integration, these devices will revert to basic local playback only.
It’s a reminder that even premium devices can lose functionality when companies sunset software support. Bose’s move follows a growing industry trend where legacy smart devices are retired in favor of newer, more advanced ecosystems.
While Bose is yanking key features from its SoundTouch speakers, the company is focusing on newer product lines that integrate with Bose Music, its updated app and ecosystem. For users who want continued smart features, upgrading to the latest models may be the only option.
Still, the news highlights an ongoing concern for consumers — the lifespan of connected devices often depends on the cloud services that support them.
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