Independent product afterlife journal
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What still works after a subscription, support, or ownership change.

Cloud shutdowns

What a SoundTouch can still play after the Bose cloud ends

A Bose SoundTouch speaker can still play audio after May 6, 2026, when Bose ended SoundTouch cloud support. Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and AUX still feed the hardware, and the SoundTouch app—updated for local use on…

29 September 2026

Without a subscription

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After support ends

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Used and transferred

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Cloud shutdowns

What a SoundTouch can still play after the Bose cloud ends