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With Bose Soundtouch Expansion products discontinued, here are some music zone options for those upgrading their Bose Lifestyle systems.
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What Will Happen to My Bose SoundTouch Streaming Speakers (Models 10, 20, and 30)?
As Bose prepares to discontinue the SoundTouch music streaming platform on February 18, 2026 , many owners of the popular SoundTouch 10, 20, and 30 speakers are asking what this change means — and what options they have moving forward. Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 What Will Stop Working After February 18, 2026, the SoundTouch app will no longer function , and with it: All music streaming services accessed through the SoundTouch platform (Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music,
Craig Whitaker
Nov 52 min read
What Will Happen to My Bose Lifestyle Home Theater System with SoundTouch?
As part of Bose’s announcement regarding the end of the SoundTouch music streaming platform effective February 18, 2026 , many Bose Lifestyle system owners have asked what this means for their home theater setup — especially those that include SoundTouch streaming capability. Here’s what you can expect: 🔹 What Will Stop Working On February 18, 2026, the SoundTouch app and streaming functions will no longer operate . Specifically: You will no longer be able to stream interne
Craig Whitaker
Oct 292 min read
What Will Happen to My Bose SoundTouch Amplifier (SA-4 or SA-5)?
As part of the Bose announcement regarding the end of the SoundTouch music streaming platform effective February 18, 2026 , many users have asked what this means for their Bose SoundTouch amplifiers , models SA-4 and SA-5 . Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 What Will Stop Working After February 18, 2026, music streaming through the SoundTouch app will no longer function . That means: You won’t be able to stream music services such as Pandora, Spotify, or Amazon Music via the
Craig Whitaker
Oct 221 min read
What’s Going to Happen to My Bose SoundTouch Products on February 18, 2026?
As expected, many of our readers have reached out following our recent email about the end of the Bose SoundTouch music streaming platform . The most common reactions were, “They can’t do this!” — followed closely by the universal question: “What’s going to happen to my Bose SoundTouch products on February 18, 2026, and what are my options?” Here’s the short answer: On February 18, 2026 , Bose will no longer operate the SoundTouch platform . This applies to all SoundTouch-ena
Craig Whitaker
Oct 151 min read
Picture, No Sound, TV or Sound System?
Recently, we had two clients call with the exact same issue: their TV had a picture but no sound. Interestingly, while the symptoms were...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 281 min read
Can I Add to My Old Bose SoundTouch System?
This week, a client called asking if they could expand their existing Bose SoundTouch system after adding onto their home....
Craig Whitaker
Sep 231 min read
What Can I Do with My Old Bose Lifestyle System?
As more homeowners upgrade to Sonos, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What should I do with my old Bose Lifestyle system?”...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 71 min read


Why Is There No Sound Coming from My Bose Lifestyle System?
We hear this one a lot lately—and it’s no surprise. Bose stopped making their popular Lifestyle systems nearly 10 years ago, and as these...
Craig Whitaker
Aug 32 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade My Old Bose System to Sonos?
To replace a Bose Lifestyle home theater setup, the average cost for a top-of-the-line Sonos system, including installation and...
Craig Whitaker
Jul 41 min read
Can My Bose Volume Controls Be Used with 3rd Party Amplifiers?
During a recent in-home consultation, we encountered multiple Bose in-wall volume controls installed as part of an older Bose Lifestyle...
Craig Whitaker
Jun 221 min read
What Is the Sonos Port and How Does It Work with a Bose Lifestyle system?
The Sonos Port is a network audio streamer designed to bring the power of Sonos to your existing stereo or AV receiver. Whether you're...
Craig Whitaker
May 181 min read
Why Sonos Home Theater Doesn’t Need a
When upgrading from a Bose Lifestyle Home Theater to a Sonos Home Theater , many clients wonder why there’s no console or receiver like...
Craig Whitaker
Feb 161 min read
Upgrading to Sonos: Do You Need to Keep Your Bose Lifestyle Console?
Earlier this week, a client asked if upgrading to a Sonos Home Theater meant they could get rid of their Bose Lifestyle console . The...
Craig Whitaker
Feb 91 min read
Why Can't I Hear the Vocals on My TV
We often hear from clients who struggle to clearly hear vocals while watching TV. Many resort to raising the volume, which can annoy...
Craig Whitaker
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Compatibility of Bose Amplifiers
As more people look into upgrading their Bose Lifestyle systems, those with music zones often discover significant differences among Bose...
Craig Whitaker
Oct 19, 20241 min read
My Bose LS-600/650 Stopped Working
After discussing different troubleshooting methods for older Bose Lifestyle systems, some clients asked whether the same approaches apply...
Craig Whitaker
Oct 10, 20241 min read
My Older Bose Lifestyle System Stopped Working
As Bose Lifestyle systems continue to age, we've noticed an increase in service calls. This week, we had two calls about Lifestyle...
Craig Whitaker
Oct 6, 20242 min read
One of My Music Services Isn't Working on Bose Soundtouch
This week, a past client reached out because their Sirius XM service had stopped working on the Bose SoundTouch app. We've encountered...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Is it My Streaming Device or Bose Console?
This week, we received a call from a client whose Apple TV had stopped working through his Bose system. His question was, “Is it the Bose...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Sound, No Video on My Bose Lifestyle System
This week, we heard from a longtime client for whom we've completed several projects over the years. He was experiencing an issue where...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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