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January 9, 2026
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 is releasing the API documentation for its SoundTouch speakers.
- This comes as the SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars are nearing their end-of-life, losing cloud connectivity and companion app functionality.
- AirPlay and Spotify Connect will continue to work with SoundTouch speakers after the end-of-life date.
- SoundTouch devices supporting AirPlay 2 will be able to play audio simultaneously.
- The SoundTouch app will be updated to a version that supports local functions without cloud dependency.
- Bose is providing a workaround for saving presets using music service app favorites.
- Open-sourcing the API allows independent developers to create tools and features for SoundTouch devices.
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