Shutdown & support changes
Bose SoundTouch discontinued? Your speakers can still work
Bose has scaled back SoundTouch app and cloud support. If your legacy app fails or streams vanish, you can still control compatible hardware on your home Wi‑Fi with an independent remote.
Keep your SoundTouch speakers useful—fast local control on iPhone and Android.
What changed
- Many owners report the official Bose SoundTouch app no longer connects or streams reliably.
- Cloud-backed music services tied to Bose infrastructure may stop registering on speakers.
- Hardware on your LAN often remains fully controllable with the right third-party app.
How to keep SoundTouch speakers useful
- Put speakers and phone on the same Wi‑Fi; allow Local Network permission.
- Use ST Remote Pro for volume, sources, zones, and presets over LAN.
- Re-link streaming with TuneIn (free) or Spotify Connect (optional premium).
- Back up presets to your ST Remote Pro account before factory resets.
Speakers after shutdown
- SoundTouch is not e-waste—treat it as LAN-attached audio gear.
- AirPlay and auxiliary inputs still work on many models alongside app control.
- See our troubleshooting guide if discovery fails after router changes.
Can SoundTouch speakers still be used?
Yes. Compatible Bose SoundTouch speakers remain usable on your home network for local control, zones, presets, TuneIn, and optional Spotify Connect via ST Remote Pro—even when official Bose support ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bose SoundTouch discontinued?
Bose has wound down official SoundTouch app support and cloud services for many owners. Your speakers can still work on your home Wi‑Fi with a compatible third-party remote like ST Remote Pro. We are not affiliated with Bose Corporation.
What app can replace the Bose SoundTouch app?
ST Remote Pro is an independent replacement for everyday control—volume, zones, presets, TuneIn, and optional Spotify Connect on compatible SoundTouch hardware. Download on iPhone and iPad today; Android is in Google Play closed testing.
Does ST Remote Pro work locally?
Yes. Core control uses your local network (LAN) for low-latency volume, transport, sources, and zones. You do not need Bose cloud services for basic speaker control.
Can I keep my SoundTouch presets?
Yes. Sign in to back up and sync presets to your ST Remote Pro account so favorites survive app changes or device resets. You can export habits by re-saving stations and playlists as presets.
Does it work with Spotify?
Optional premium unlocks Spotify Connect routing to SoundTouch speakers. You use your own Spotify Premium account; one-time speaker activation may be required.
Does it work with TuneIn?
Yes. Browse TuneIn and free internet radio streams without a subscription and play them on your speakers—no paywall before you can listen.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. ST Remote Pro is live on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Does it work on Android?
Android is in Google Play closed testing. Join the waitlist on the homepage for a beta invite.
Is ST Remote Pro affiliated with Bose?
No. ST Remote Pro is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bose Corporation.