Bose launched the Application Programming Interface (API) paperwork for its SoundTouch speakers today, putting a silver lining around the upcoming end-of-life (EoL) of the costly home theater gadgets.

In October, Bose revealed that its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars would end up being dumb speakers on February 18. At the time, Bose stated that the speakers would just work if a gadget was linked through AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth (which has greater latency than Wi-Fi).

After that date, the speakers would stop getting security and software application updates and lose cloud connection and their buddy app, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based business stated. Without the app, users would no longer have the ability to incorporate the gadget with music services, such as Spotify, have several SoundTouch gadgets play the very same audio concurrently, or usage or modify conserved presets.

The statement irritated a few of Bose’s veteran clients, a few of whom own numerous SoundTouch gadgets that still work effectively. Numerous questioned business’ progressively typical practice of bricking costly items to concentrate on brand-new gadgets or to lessen expenses, or due to the fact that they’ve gone through acquisitions or personal bankruptcy. SoundTouch speakers launched in 2013 and 2015 with costs varying from $399 to $1,500.

Today, Bose had much better news. In an e-mail to clients, Bose revealed that AirPlay and Spotify Connect will still deal with SoundTouch speakers after EoL, broadening the cordless abilities that individuals will still have the ability to gain access to.

In addition, SoundTouch gadgets that support AirPlay 2 can play the very same audio at the same time.

The SoundTouch app will likewise reside on, albeit removed of some performance.

“On May 6, 2026, the app will upgrade to a variation that supports the functions that can run in your area without the cloud. No action will be needed on your part. Opening the app will use the upgrade immediately,” Bose stated.