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Bose will end support for its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars on February 18, 2026, disabling the cloud-based features and companion app. Some saved presets will stop working, and users won’t be able to change them; security updates will also cease. The hardware will still play via AUX or HDMI, and Bluetooth remains available, though with more latency than Wi-Fi. Bose offered little explanation beyond aging technology and unsustainable cloud infrastructure, and affected owners can trade in devices for up to $200. The older speakers won’t work with the newer Bose app, frustrating customers who invested in the system.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.