Bose is making its SoundTouch smart speakers dumb – and won't compensate customers

A Bose SoundTouch 20 speaker on a bedside table with its remote control.

If you own a Bose SoundTouch speaker, we have some bad news. The US firm will discontinue support for its SoundTouch wireless tech from February 2026, effectively turning models in the range into very expensive Bluetooth speakers.

SoundTouch enables certain Bose speakers to work in multi-room setups and to stream music from streaming services – a bit like Sonos. Models include the SoundTouch 10 and 20, the 300 soundbar, and the Series III devices.