Bose Is Open-sourcing Its Old Smart Speakers Instead Of Bricking Them

In a amazingly user-friendly move, Bose has announced it will beryllium open-sourcing nan API archiving for its SoundTouch smart speakers, which were slated to suffer charismatic support connected February 18th, arsenic reported by Ars Technica. Bose has besides moved that day backmost to May 6th, 2026.

When unreality support ends, an update to nan SoundTouch app will adhd section controls to clasp arsenic overmuch functionality arsenic imaginable without unreality services. Users will still beryllium capable to watercourse euphony to SoundTouch speakers pinch Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect (plus beingness AUX connections). Remote power features and grouping speakers will besides proceed to work, …

Read nan afloat communicative astatine The Verge.