83%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Bose makes premium speakers, soundbars and headphones. In May 2026 it switched off cloud support for its older SoundTouch speakers, though they still work over Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect.
CompanyBose, a large, privately owned company
Needs the cloud?Partly. Current speakers use the Bose app, but play music over AirPlay, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth too
Subscription for basics?No
Past shutdownsSoundTouch cloud support ended on May 6, 2026
How long devices get supportMixed. SoundTouch speakers lost presets, music service browsing and Alexa after more than a decade, but kept Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect.
Why 83%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record−6Ended cloud support for SoundTouch speakers in May 2026.
- Works without the cloud−1Most playback works through AirPlay, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth.
- Our estimate83%
The good news: When Bose ended SoundTouch, it kept the speakers working over Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect, and published technical documents so others could build their own tools. That is better than most shutdowns.
The bad news: SoundTouch owners still lost presets, music services in the app and Alexa. Bose’s newer speakers could face the same once Bose moves on.
If you own Bose
- Use AirPlay, Spotify Connect or Bluetooth, which keep working without the Bose app.
- If you own SoundTouch speakers, see our SoundTouch card for what still works.