SoundTouch Software Release Notes

Release notes for SoundTouch speakers were published on Bose's tech support website. Bose did list some updates on their now closed community forum.

Years listed below are for the SoundTouch versions initial release year. There are some SoundTouch versions which did span more than one year.

## 2022

### SoundTouch v27

* Android app version: 27.0.1
* iOS app version: 27.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 27.0.0

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
* System firmware: SimpleSync™ enhancements.
* Android app: Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning under the hood.

## 2021

* Android app version: 27.0.0
* iOS app version: 27.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 27.0.0

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
 **27.0.1** | **31 Aug 2021** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 27.0.1
* Android app version: 27.0.0
* iOS app version: 27.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 27.0.0

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
* App UI improvements for iOS 15
 **27.0.1** | **July 29 2021** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 27.0.1
* Android app version: 27.0.0
* iOS app version: 27.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 27.0.0

On Thursday, July 29th 2021, a new firmware update will start to be made available for Bose SoundTouch Speakers and Soundbars for a small number of users. The full rollout will then follow for all users on August 10th.
**Firmware versions**
* ***Lifestyle 550, 600, 650 & ST300 Soundbar:*** v27.0.1.4378430
* ***SoundTouch Speakers 10, 20, 30:*** v27.0.1.46282.4378406

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
* SimpleSync™ Enhancements
* Security Enhancements
* General Bug Fixes

## 2020

### SoundTouch v26

v26.0.1 released on 21 Jun 2021 & used until v27.0.1 was released on July 29 2021.

* Android app version: 27.0.0
* iOS app version: 27.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 27.0.0

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
 **26.0.1** | **8 Dec 2020** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 26.0.1
* Android app version: 26.0.3
* iOS app version: 26.0.5
* PC/Mac version: 26.0.2

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
 **26.0.1** | **12 Nov 2020** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 26.0.1
* Android app version: 26.0.0
* iOS app version: 26.0.5
* PC/Mac version: 26.0.2

An update for the Bose SoundTouch app for iOS users became available  on November 12th. The update will be prompted from within the SoundTouch app for exisiting users, or available for download from the Apple Store.
**Version information**
iOS App: 25.0.5
**Release Notes**
* In order to maintain performance of SoundTouch products and app experiences, app support for devices running iOS 9 and lower will no longer be supported. Users with iOS devices running these operating systems (iOS 8 and iOS 9) will continue to be able to use the current and previous versions of the SoundTouch app, but will not be eligible for future updates.
* Stability Enhancements for iOS devices.
* General Bug fixes and app improvements.

 **unknown** | **Nov 4 2020** | Archived Community Post:

In order to maintain the performance of the SoundTouch products and app experiences, we plan to end support for iOS 8 and 9.
Users with devices on these operating systems will still be able to use the current and previous renditions of the mobile app, but will not be able to receive future updates.
This will go into effect in our next release. We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience with the SoundTouch app and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your continued support!
 **26.0.1** | **21 Sep 2020** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 26.0.1
* Android app version: 26.0.0
* iOS app version: 26.0.1
* PC/Mac version: 26.0.0

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
* Adds SimpleSync synchronized playback support for many SoundTouch products
* Fixes app display issues on some iOS devices
 Archived Community Post:
On Thursday, October 8th, the 26.0.1 firmware was released for select SoundTouch speakers. This update is available via the SoundTouch App for the products listed below.
**List of Firmware Updated Speakers:**
* SoundTouch 10
* SoundTouch 20 Series III
* SoundTouch 30 Series III
* Wave SoundTouch Series IV
* SoundTouch 300 Soundbar
* Lifestyle® 550/600/650
* SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter

**Features:**
* SimpleSync synchronized playback for the above SoundTouch products
	+ SimpleSync allows thos owning both SoundTouch and Bose Smart Speakers to stream audio from their smart speaker to their SoundTouch device via SimpleSync™ from the Bose Music app.
		- All products must be updated to the most recent firmware to use this feature.

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
* Fixed app display issues on some iOS devices
* General stability improvements

### SoundTouch v25

* Amazon app version: 25.0.5
* Android app version: 25.0.4
* iOS app version: 25.0.4
* PC/Mac version: 25.0.4

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:
Starting on Wednesday, May 27th, the 25.0.0 firmware update will be rolled out for SoundTouch Speakers. The update will roll out in phases and you may not receive the update until June 4th. There are no updates to Lifestyle/Cinemate consoles or Wave system versions.
This firmware release consists of primarily minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
**Release Notes**
**Bug Fixes**
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
**Version Information**
**Firmware:**

 **Available** | May 27th

**Versions:**

 **unknown** | **19 May 2020** | Bose tech support:* Android app version: 25.0.4
* iOS app version: 25.0.4
* PC/Mac version: 25.0.4

**Enhancements**
* Adds instructions to the app for using for using AirPlay
* Improves product setup experience in the app
 Archived Community Post:
On Tuesday May 19th, we deployed an update to the SoundTouch applications.  This release primarily updated compatibility and usage of AirPlay 2 for the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter along with some minor bug fixes.
**Version Information**
**Versions:**

**Release Notes**
**Features**
* **Updated support for AirPlay 2 on SoundTouch wireless Link Adapters**
	+ Updated instructions for use of the AirPlay source from within the app
* **Improved in-app setup experience**
	+ Minor updates to instructions for setup to make it clearer

**Bug Fixes**
* **General bug fixes**

### SoundTouch v24

**24.0.8**
* Android app version: 23.0.0
* iOS app version: 23.0.4
* PC/Mac version: 23.0.0

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:

Starting on Tuesday, May 12th, the 24.0.8 firmware update will be rolled out for the SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter to support Airplay 2. This firmware release consists of only this new feature support and is only available for customers with the Wireless Link Adapter.
We do not have any additional information on AirPlay 2 availability for other products at this time.
**Firmware Versions:**
24.0.8
**Features:**
* Airplay2 Support on SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter.
	+ The Wireless Link Adapter has an advanced configuration to sync audio in the SoundTouch App. Click on the gear icon and then 'Advanced Setup'.

 **24.0.7** | **Feb 18 2020** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 24.0.7
* Android app version: 23.0.0
* iOS app version: 23.0.4
* PC/Mac version: 23.0.0

**Enhancements**
* AirPlay 2 support added for:
	+ SoundTouch 10
	+ SoundTouch 20 III
	+ SoundTouch 30 III
	+ SoundTouch SA-5 amplifier
	+ SoundTouch 300 soundbar
	+ Wave SoundTouch music system IV
	+ Lifestyle 550 home entertainment system
	+ Lifestyle 600 home entertainment system
	+ Lifestyle 650 home entertainment system
 Archived Community Post:
Starting on Tuesday, February 18th, the 24.0.7 firmware update will be rolled out for Bose SoundTouch Speakers. The update will roll out in phases and you may not receive the update until February 25th. When the update is available for your speaker(s), log into the SoundTouch app and accept the update.
**What is in this release?**
Airplay2 Support on:
* SoundTouch 10
* SoundTouch 20 Series III
* SoundTouch 30 Series III
* Bose SoundTouch SA-5 Amplifier
* Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV
* SoundTouch 300 soundbar
* Lifestyle 550 home entertainment system
* Lifestyle 600 home entertainment system
* Lifestyle 650 home entertainment system

You’ll be able to control your speakers from your iOS control center. Just touch and hold the audio card in the top-right corner, then tap the Airplay 2 icon. You can also control directly from some of your favorite streaming services.
SiriusXM (SXM) stability improvements and access to additional SXM content
Please see the previous post here.
SXM users will need to make sure you have updated to the latest version of the SoundTouch app and that you are using the most recent firmware for your Bose speaker. You’ll need to add your SiriusXM account details again, even if you’ve connected in the past.
**2/20 Update**
Here is some helpful information for Airplay 2:
* The only SoundTouch products that support Airplay 2 at this time are the ones listed above, regardless of the Bluetooth capabilities of the device.
* Using Airplay with your SoundTouch Speaker.
* If you are having issues using Airplay 2 with a Bose SoundTouch supported product:
	+ Please make sure your devices meet the latest requirements from Apple found here. You’ll want to make sure your Airplay 2-compatible speakers are on and nearby, connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device and are updated to the latest software version.
	+ Try the ‘Difficulty selecting your SoundTouch system on an Airplay device' steps.
 **unknown** | **Feb 5 2020** | Archived Community Post:
Hey everyone,
Later this month you’ll notice some changes will be made to SiriusXM if you’re a SoundTouch App user or you have SiriusXM presets saved on your speakers. We’ve made some improvements and changes that will give you increases stability and access to additional SXM content.
In order to access the update, you’ll need to make sure you have updated to the latest version of the SoundTouch app and that you are using the most recent firmware for your Bose speaker. You’ll need to add your SiriusXM account details again, even if you’ve connected in the past. You should see a message the next time you launch the app after the update:

You can also tap the menu icon in the upper left in the SoundTouch App -> Add Service -> Sirius XM -> Log in to your existing account information and choose “Add Account”.
Remember, once the update is live you won’t be able to access SXM in the SoundTouch App or presets until you log into your account, even if you used it previously. You will need to add your presets again.
We’ll post release notes once the update is live so and hope you enjoy these updates!
**Update! Corrected information about presets post update.**

## 2019

### SoundTouch v23

v23.0.12 was released on 22 Nov 2019 & used until v24.0.7 on Feb 18 2020.

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:

A new version of the firmware, 23.0.12, has been made available to everyone that includes a fix for the Spotify Premium issue below.
In addition to the updates noted for 23.0.10 below, this firmware also makes available Spotify Free for all SoundTouch users! After you have accepted the update you can stream Spotify Free by connecting to your SoundTouch speaker through the Spotify Connect App.
 **23.0.10** | **12 Nov 2019** | Bose tech support:* Product firmware: 23.0.10

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:

The 23.0.10 software roll out has been extended so not everyone will have it today. This is so we can address an issue that was found that affected audio dropouts with Spotify Premium. Rest assured we are actively working on fixing this as soon as possible and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.  We will provide more information about a new firmware update once it is available. Thanks!
**Firmware Update Details**
Starting on Tuesday, November 12th, the 23.0.10 firmware update will be rolled out for Bose SoundTouch Speakers. The update will roll out in phases and you may not receive the update until November 19th. When the update is available for your speaker(s), log into the SoundTouch app and accept the update.
In addition, there is a SoundTouch App update that will accompany this firmware update available for iOS and Android.
**What is in this release?**
23.0.10 firmware update brings with it fixes to bugs and other minor enhancements. In addition to these, additional features will be enabled in the future. We will have more details regarding these features at that time!
The SoundTouch app will also update with the changes below. The app version, however, will remain the same (23.0.0 of Android and 23.0.4 for iOS).
• Fix scrolling issue on Favorites/Presets screen
 Archived Community Post:

Exciting news for our SoundTouch owners! You can now listen to Spotify Free on your SoundTouch speakers—all without a Spotify Premium subscription. For more information on Spotify Connect, visit here.
 **23.0.4** | **26 Sep 2019** | Bose tech support:* Android app version: 23.0.0
* iOS app version: 23.0.4
* PC/Mac version: 23.0.0

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:

Starting Thursday, 26 September 2019, we are releasing a hotfix to address an issue related to the location permission prompt not showing up in setup, specifically on devices running iOS 13.  This issue would have impacted your ability to detect and connect products over wifi in the app because the app was not properly notifying to turn on location permissions within the device settings.
There is no update to the SoundTouch app on Android devices at this time.
**Version:**
 **23.0.0** | **Sep 19 2019** | Archived Community Post:

On September 19, 2019, a new SoundTouch App software version will be available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
**Versions:**
* **iOS: 23.0.0**
	+ Added lots of under the hood changes to improve the app experience with iOS 13
	+ Additional bug fixes and performance improvements
* **Android: 23.0.0**
	+ Fixed an issue with Wi-Fi setup on certain Android devices
	+ Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

### SoundTouch v22

**22.0.4**
* Product firmware version: 22.0.3\*
* \*Lifestyle 550/600/650 firmware: 22.0.4

**Enhancements**
* Improves compatibility with iOS 13
* Improves Wi-Fi setup on Android devices
 Archived Community Post:

**Firmware version: 22.0.4**
Starting today, September 17 2019, we are releasing a firmware update to our Lifestyle 550, Lifestyle 600 and Lifestyle 650 systems.
This is a minor bug fix update, that includes an update to address a video issue that may produce pink or distorted video with 4K video sources.
 **22.0.3** | **31 Jul 2019** | Bose tech support:* App version: 22.0.2
* Product firmware version: 22.0.3

**Enhancements**
* Add confirmation message when deleting a favorited playlist
* Fixes missing album art with favorited Spotify playlists stored as SoundTouch presets
* Fixes Alexa unlinking SoundTouch 10 systems linked as a stereo pair when Alexa is asked to skip tracks
* Fixes playback issues when two or more Radioplayer streams are being played
 **22.0.2** | **July 10 2019** | Archived Community Post:

On July 11, an update to the SoundTouch App will be available on the iOS and Android App stores. There is no firmware update to SoundTouch speakers at this time.
Products:
* SoundTouch

Version Information:
* iOS: 22.0.2
* Android: 22.0.2

Release Notes:
* In-app promotion for new Favorites feature
* Add toggle to disable power saving mode on the SoundTouch 10, SoundTouch 20, SoundTouch 30 and SA-5 Amplifiers.
* Layout issue corrections for iPhone XS Max devices
* Minor bug fixes and improvements for language specific errors

### SoundTouch v21

* Product firmware version: 21.0.13

**Enhancements**
* Power save mode toggle added for some systems
* Fixes display issues on iPhone XS Max
 **21.0.13** | **29 May 2019** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: 21.0.4
* iOS: 21.0.7
* PC/Mac: 21.0.3
* Product firmware: 21.0.13

**Enhancements**
* Improves 4K video stability for SoundTouch 300 and Lifestyle 550/600/650 systems
 **21.0.10** | **9 May 2019** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: 21.0.4
* iOS: 21.0.7
* PC/Mac: 21.0.3
* Product firmware: 21.0.10

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:
On Thursday May 9th, we released a new SoundTouch App to iOS users. This is an App only release for iOS only, there is no accompanying firmware release.
The App update resolves an issue some customers encountered while trying to setup a speaker over Wi-Fi on iOS 12+.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we resolved this issue. Please let us know if you have any questions.
RELEASE TIMELINE: May 9th
SoundTouch App update in Apple App Store, iOS only release.
VERSIONS:

 **21.0.10** | **22 Apr 2019** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: 21.0.3
* iOS: 21.0.5
* PC/Mac: 21.0.3
* Product firmware: 21.0.10

**Enhancements**
 Archived Community Post:
On April 22nd, 2019, we released a new update for the iOS SoundTouch app.
 **21.0.10** | **16 Apr 2019** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: 21.0.3
* iOS: 21.0.4
* PC/Mac: 21.0.3
* Product firmware: 21.0.10

**Enhancements**
* Adds Favorites to Presets
* Improves Spotify search
 Archived Community Post:
Dear Community,
On Tuesday April 16th, an update to the SoundTouch App will be available to iOS and Android users. This is an App only release, there is no accompanying firmware release. Contents of the release:
* Favorites: these new features will allow you to pin your favorite content to your Favorites, allowing you to save content across music service providers, beyond the 6 presets you have  already available in the app. This gives you an easier way to access your favorite content without having to search as frequently.
* Spotify Wildcard Search. With an improved search for Spotify within SoundTouch, you will now be able to search for content using partial search terms.
* ‘Just for You’ becomes ‘Recently Played’. The SoundTouch screen label displaying 'Just for You' will be updated to 'Recently Played'.

**Firmware:**

 **Available** | Apr 16

**Versions:**

## 2018

### SoundTouch v20

v20.0.6, v20.0.8, and v20.0.10 was released between Jan 2019 & Feb 2019. It was used until v21.0.10 was released on 16 Apr 2019.

### SoundTouch v18

* iOS: 18.1.4
* PC/Mac: 18.1.4
* Product firmware: 18.0.11

**Enhancements**
* A minor interface update (18.1.6) was released to correct an issue where it was not possible to create a new SoundTouch account in the Norwegian language.

**Update 3/1:**
* A minor update has been released for the Android application today, March 1st.

Android version 18.1.5:
* Addresses a rendering issue where some users are unable to accept the Terms of Use and use the app if their device’s text size has been increased.  Some users may still see overlapping text on the Terms of Use screen.  The solution is to temporarily reduce their device’s text size to accept the terms and readjust to their desired size once completed.

 **18.0.11** | **15 Feb 2018** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: 18.1.4
* iOS: 18.1.4
* PC/Mac: 18.1.4
* Product firmware: 18.0.11

**Enhancements**
* Speaker logs for several systems can be collected by downloading text files using a computer or mobile device web browser
* Adds support for Bose Smart Home Skill for Alexa
 Archived Community Post:
**Update 2/20 –**
* The 18.x SoundTouch firmware update that was previously postponed, will continue its release today – Tuesday 2/20.  The delay has shifted the release timeline slightly, and the new dates are reflected below.  Additionally, the system firmware version number has been changed to 18.0.11.

Thank you for your patience
**Update 2/15:**
Update to the SoundTouch 18.x ecosystem release.
The SoundTouch app, which includes the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use is being released as scheduled.
The SoundTouch system firmware that enables support for our Alexa smart-home skill; security related updates to improve application configuration and operation; and performance and stability improvements, is delayed.
We will communicate a new SoundTouch system firmware release date once available. If there is a resulting delay to the launch of the Bose Smart Home Skill in the Alexa App, we will communicate a new date for that as well. We are working hard to bring these new features to you as quickly as possible and minimize the delay. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
**Original Post:**
The SoundTouch 18.x ecosystem update is expected to begin on February 15, 2018. We are excited to announce that, as part of this release, an important update will be made to SoundTouch to enable the Alexa Smart Home Skill.
Bose Alexa Sill
The release will be handled in 3 stages and will include the following updates and more:
* Support for smart home skill to enable Alexa voice interaction
* We’ve updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
* Security related updates to improve application configuration and operation
* We tuned the app to include some major performance and stability improvements

* February 20 Targeting active user accounts in North America

Phase 2:
* February 22 Balance of North American users and a portion of users in all other global regions
* February 23 Launch Bose Smart Home Skill in Alexa App in the United States and Canada

Phase 3:
* February 27 Any accounts not already updated

Launch Bose Smart Home Skill in other regions: Early April
**Feature - Alexa Smart Home Skill:**
Overview: Once your SoundTouch is updated to 18.x and after the Bose Smart Home Skill launches in the Alexa App. You can use an Amazon Echo, Dot, Tap, etc. to control your SoundTouch speaker(s) on the same network.
Skill name: The name of the Smart Home Skill will be ‘Bose’. This was the name of the existing Custom Skill today, but we changed the Custom Skill name to ‘Bose SoundTouch Control’.
Description: With the Bose Skill and Alexa, you can play your favorite music on your SoundTouch speakers by voice. To get started, you will select the 'Enable Skill' button in the Alexa App to link your SoundTouch account and discover your speakers. Then, using any Alexa-enabled device like an Echo or an Echo Dot, you can talk to Alexa to play music on your SoundTouch speakers.
For example, say “Alexa, play some jazz in the kitchen” to get the music started on the SoundTouch speaker named “Kitchen”.  Once music is playing, you can also control the experience by voice. For example:
* “Alexa, pause the bedroom.”
* “Alexa, skip the track in the dining room.”
* “Alexa, turn up the volume in the living room.”

When making a request, remember to say the name of the speaker, which can be set in the SoundTouch app. Currently, you can play music from Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.  Make sure to link your accounts for these music services in the Alexa app.
Please note that this Smart Home Skill offers different capabilities than the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill, which provides voice control of SoundTouch presets and other SoundTouch-specific functions. The two skills are complementary and can function together if desired—but note that the SoundTouch Control Skill requires all commands to begin with the phrase “Alexa, ask Bose to…”. This Smart Home Skill does not require “ask Bose to”.
Language/regional support:  At launch, the Smart Home Skill will work in the US and Canada for English users only.  Going forward, we expect it to support all languages and regions where Alexa works.  We are planning expansion to other regions/languages to begin in the April timeframe.  As a reminder, the existing SoundTouch control skill only works in the US in English.
Feature – Improvement for many devices
We improved and redesigned the architecture that benefits users with many devices resulting in smoother navigation. Users will be able to scroll back and forth among devices more smoothly.
Versions:
System Firmware

 **Available** | 20 Feb

App Versions:

 **Interface** | v18.1.6
 **Protocol** | 60
 **Available** | 27 Mar

## 2017

### SoundTouch v17

v17.0.12 released on 17 Jan 2018 & used until v18.0.11 was released on 15 Feb 2018.

* iOS: v17.170.82
* PC/Mac:v17.170.80
* Product firmware: v17.0.12

**Enhancements**
 **17.0.8** | **19 Dec 2017** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v17.170.81
* iOS: v17.170.81
* PC/Mac:v17.170.80
* Product firmware: v17.0.8

**Enhancements**
* iOS app adjusted for iPhone X screen
* Fixes additional scrolling bars appearing while navigating certain music services
 **17.0.8** | **Nov 28 2017** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v15.120.23
* iOS: v15.120.23
* PC/Mac:v17.170.80
* Product firmware: v17.0.8
* Support for the Bose Alexa Skill (available in the US only and requires the device running the app be set to US English)
* Adds Wired Input Broadcast
* Adds Amazon Music Search
* General stability improvements

**Enhancements**
* Bose Alexa Skill compatibility
* Adds ability to rebroadcast audio from a device connected to your product via Bluetooth® or AUX input
* Adds search feature to Amazon Music
* Fixes SoundTouch 10 powering on at a higher volume than was previously set
* Fixes SoundTouch Stereo JC (series I and II) remote unresponsiveness during ADAPTIQ
* Fixes Lifestyle and VideoWave systems using SoundTouch wireless adapters (series I and II) from incorrectly showing the adapter is disconnected
* Fixes audio sync issue between SoundTouch systems with AirPlay and non-Bose systems with AirPlay
 Archived Community Post:

The SoundTouch 17.x ecosystem update is expected to begin on the 28th of November, 2017. The release will be handled in four stages and will include the following updates:
* Support for the Bose Alexa Skill
* Wired Input Broadcast
* Amazon Music Search
* Numerous bug fixes

Bose SoundTouch Control [English (US) Only]
1. 11/28
2. 11/30
3. 12/4
4. 12/7

Note that the Alexa skill is expected to be available on 12/5.

**Bose Alexa Skill compatibility**
The Bose Alexa skill will be available to Alexa users that have Alexa enabled products set to U.S. English only.
**Moderator note 12/6:  We wanted to apologize for not communicating the Alexa skill availability.  The skill is, in fact, only available in the U.S., and requires users in the U.S. to have their devices set to U.S. English.**
Alexa skill will be compatible with all SoundTouch systems, so current SoundTouch owners can enjoy this feature with a free software update.
By speaking to an Amazon Echo, Dot, or Tap with the Skill, SoundTouch users can:
* Play their favorite music from SoundTouch Presets
* Play a Preset in a specific room
* Play/pause/resume and skip tracks
* Adjust volume
* Play the same music everywhere
* Find out what’s playing
* Turn on/off

List of Alexa commands:
* Alexa, ask Bose to turn on (or off)
* Alexa, ask Bose to turn up (or down) the volume
* Alexa, ask Bose to set volume to 8 [or any level from 1 through 10]
* Alexa, ask Bose to mute (or unmute)
* Alexa, ask Bose to play (or pause, skip forward, skip backward)
* Alexa, ask Bose to play preset 1 (or any other stored preset)
* Alexa, ask Bose what's playing
* Alexa, ask Bose to list my presets
* Alexa, ask Bose to play all
* Alexa, ask Bose to turn all off
* Alexa, ask Bose about [system name]
* Alexa, ask Bose to list systems

Note: As an alternative to saying "Alexa," you can use these wake words: Amazon, Echo, Computer\*, or a custom name\* (\*must be enabled in the Amazon Alexa app)
**Wired Input Broadcast  – Full Release**
Rebroadcasting to 2-3 total speakers is already available in the 16.0.x Wired Input Broadcast beta. The feature improvement with the 17.x release allows users to have the same group performance for rebroadcasting Aux or wired sources as they have for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sources.
**Amazon Music Search**
Amazon Music on SoundTouch will include a search feature. Customers using Prime Music or Amazon Music Unlimited can search by album, song, artist, playlist or station. Amazon will add more search queries, like composer later.
**Bug Fixes:**
* **Minimum Volume When Powering On**
	+ Fixes an issue with 16.0.x which caused SoundTouch 10 to power on at a significantly higher volume than it was previously set.
* **Unresponsive SoundTouch Remote**
	+ Fixes an issue where the SoundTouch Stereo JC (series I and II) remote was unresponsive during the ADAPTIQ setup.
* **SoundTouch wireless adapter USB Disconnect**
	+ Resolves an intermittent issue causing Lifestyle and VideoWave systems using SoundTouch wireless adapters (series I and II) to present an error message falsely reporting that the adapter’s USB connection has become disconnected.
* **AirPlay Audio Sync**
	+ Addresses an issue causing AirPlay-enabled SoundTouch products to be out of sync with non-Bose AirPlay-enabled products.
* **Audio Dropouts In Left/Right Pair**
	+ Addresses issues where customers using SoundTouch 10 experience audio dropouts in left/right pair when streaming Bluetooth.

### SoundTouch v15

* iOS: v15.120.23
* PC/Mac: v15.120.23
* Product firmware: 15.0.20

**Enhancements**
* Adds TuneIn
* Fixes preset thumbnails not updating
 **15.0.20** | **July 13 2017** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v15.110.10
* iOS: v15.110.10
* PC/Mac: v15.110.10
* Product firmware: 15.0.20

**Enhancements**
* Lifestyle 650 center and surround adjustments via app
* Improvements to Apple Watch and iOS widget
* Re-adds music server icon
* Fixes audio issues with AirPlay-compatible systems
* Lifestyle 600/650 improvements, including ADAPTiQ settings and third-party device control
* SoundTouch 300 improvements, including fixes to power on/off and volume commands via app
* Improvements to product update process
* Fixes some Deezer tracks from playing intermittently
 Archived Community Post:

The SoundTouch 15.0.x ecosystem update is expected to begin on the July 13th, 2017.
Please note that additional information about the Amazon Alexa skill integration can be found here: Amazon Alexa Skill Update and a Note About Feature Timing
The release will be delivered in two stages and all users are expected to receive the update by July 20th, 2017.  The update will include the following updates:
* Lifestyle 650 center and surround adjustments in the app
* Numerous bug fixes
* Infrastructure for other features to come

**VERSIONS**

 Available

**Firmware:**

**FEATURES**
**Center and surround controls for Lifestyle 600/650**
* Lifestyle 600 and 650 customers will now have the ability within the SoundTouch app to increase or decrease the output from their center and surround speakers
* Both the center and surround settings are now located in a new audio settings option found in the speaker settings menu, similar to the SoundTouch 300
* We are keeping many of the changes we made previously, but we are bringing back the tray icon for both Windows and Mac users

Return of SoundTouch Music Server icon
With the release of 13.x, a number of changes were made to the SoundTouch music server for the Music Library source. One change was a removal of the SoundTouch server icon in the desktop application task tray which allowed the ability to manually re-sync the library from within that tray icon. Now, with the latest release:
* Customers will now be able to manually sync and quit the music server by selecting the icon in the tray
* The music server will still re-sync every 15 minutes automatically, however closing and reopening the desktop application will no longer force a sync

**Apple Watch and iOS Widget UI**
* Improved look of presets on the Apple Watch
* Stability improvements for both Watch and Widget

**BUG FIXES:**
**Airplay Audio Distortion**
* Resolves an issue causing AirPlay compatible SoundTouch systems running 15.0.14 to have distorted audio on any AirPlay audio source.

**Lifestyle 600/650 console bugs**
* Resolves an issue where AdaptIQ settings are not applied correctly
* Corrected Dutch and Russian translations
* Resolved issue with volume level not being synced between SoundTouch and External sources. This also addresses the same issue for SoundTouch 300 systems
* Resolved issue when selecting Favorites button in remote turning off DVD player
* Resolved issue with Back button freezing speaker setup in Unify out of box
* MAC address on System Information screen in Unify fixed
* Wireless speaker update progress bar improvement

**Intermittent connected speaker selections for SoundTouch 300**
* Fixes a bug where the bass module and surround speakers would not turn on or off from within the SoundTouch app
* Resolves an issue where AdaptIQ settings are not applied correctly.

**Wave SoundTouch updates stuck at 11%**
* Resolves an issue where the Wave SoundTouch Music Systems running software 7.x and older would get stuck during an update for anything beyond 11.x

**Deezer tracks playback issues**
* Addresses an issue where certain Deezer audio tracks would begin skipping or playing intermittently after about 40 seconds

**Accessibility improvements**
* With the release of 13.x, our app stopped responding to some voiceover commands from iOS and Android devices. These “accessibility” functions were native to the supported operating systems and were never fully supported by Bose.  With this release, we restored what previously worked with these voice-over commands. **Note: Bose does not officially support accessibility options within the SoundTouch app.  Therefore, accessibility controls will be limited for those who choose to use them.**

**Lifestyle, SoundTouch and CineMate home theater updates:**
* Lifestyle console version – 02.15.00 – Updated remote code database to include new models and resolve known issues with existing codes
* CineMate/SoundTouch console version – 01.06.01 – Resolves a bug where consoles would not power on after changing the language setting

## 2016

### SoundTouch v14

* v14.0.15/14.0.18 was released on 19 Jan 2017.
* v14.0.18 on 26 Jan 2017
* v14.0.30/14.10.21 on 7 Mar 2017

v14.0.33 was released on 7 & 28 Mar 2017. They were used until v15.0.20 was released on July 13 2017.

### SoundTouch v12

* iOS: v13.0.8
* PC/Mac: v11.0.12
* Product firmware: v11.0.15

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
 **12.0.9** | **7 Jul 2016** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v12.0.9
* iOS: v12.0.6
* PC/Mac: v12.0.10
* Product firmware: v12.0.9

**Enhancements**
* Removes temporary Deezer promo
* Fixes some Deezer playlists not appearing in SoundTouch app
 **12.0.9** | **21 Jun 2016** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v12.0.9
* iOS: v12.0.6
* PC/Mac: v12.0.10
* Product firmware: v12.0.9

**Enhancements**
* Adds Spotify Playlist Generator
* Improvements to group playback
 **12.0.9** | **1 Jun 2016** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v12.0.9
* iOS: v12.0.6
* PC/Mac: v12.0.10
* Product firmware: v12.0.9

**Enhancements**
* Adds Amazon Prime Music
* Adds support for Android Wear notifications
* Adds Android lockscreen controls
* SiriusXM Business Account support
* Improves desktop app update process
* Fixes Bluetooth® pairing issues with some computers
* Improves clock placement on SoundTouch 30/20/Portable displays
* Supports FLAC files with ID3 tags
* Fixes SoundTouch SA-4 amps forgetting last volume level

### SoundTouch v11

* iOS: v11.0.4
* PC/Mac: v11.0.12
* Product firmware: v11.0.15

**Enhancements**
* Update icon more prominently displayed in app while system is updating
 **11.0.15** | **23 Mar 2016** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v11.0.12
* iOS: v11.0.4
* PC/Mac: v11.0.12
* Product firmware: v11.0.15

**Enhancements**
* Adds a clock option to SoundTouch 30/20/Portable systems
* Support for SiriusXM On-Demand
 Archived Community Post:
A new SoundTouch system software will be available for download from within the application on Wednesday 3/30.  Version 11.0.x brings some new features and enhancements that we hope you’ll enjoy.

Read on for all of the details.

***What’s new?***

**Clock display for SoundTouch Portable/20/30 systems**

One of the most requested features from the community has been related to clock functionality.  We’re happy to now include a clock display based on these requests.

Though it is limited to only time display for this release our work continues on additional enhancements related to the clock.

Note: Your eyes are not deceiving you.  The clock has been designed to shift positions slightly at a certain interval to prevent burn in to the display.

***If you are having trouble seeing the clock feature after the update, you may need to enable it manually. Click here for instructions.***

**SiriusXM On Demand Support**

Your SoundTouch SiriusXM listening experience now happens on **your** schedule!  Enjoy all the on demand content offered on demand by SiriusXM directly from the SoundTouch application.

**Application Persistence**

What does this mean?

We’ve improved the application to remember the screen it was on when you left the application or locked your device.  This also applies to all music search screens.  Although this seems like a simple change we feel it will greatly improve your overall experience using the application.

**Bug Fixes**
* SA5 amplifier: System retains the mono/stereo option after exiting the “Settings” menu.
* Audio pop during startup or system reset:  With assistance from the community here we’ve been able to identify and correct an issue where some systems would produce an audible popping sound when turned on.
* Some FLAC files not playing:  Resolves an issue where a specific type of FLAC file encoding results in creation of file headers that could not be read by the SoundTouch systems.
* Bluetooth group streaming improvements:  This will correct a “no audio” issue when a system is added to a Bluetooth group or an “audio sync” issue between the systems.
* Deezer Content Unavailable:  Addresses an issue where some users are unable to play specific Deezer music.
* Additional “under the hood” fixes to improve stability and reliability.

For your reference the current application versions are now:
**SoundTouch® Application**

 Interface
 Protocol
 Available

**SoundTouch® Product Firmware**

 **Available** | 3/30/2016

Release notes for previous versions can be found **HERE**.

## 2015

### SoundTouch v10

v10.0.11 released on 15 Jan 2016 & used until v11.0.15 was released on 23 Mar 2016.

* iOS: v10.0.11
* PC/Mac: v10.0.13
* Product firmware: v10.0.11

**Enhancements**
* Fixed inability to connect to networks with a space at the end of the network name
 **10.0.11** | **14 Dec 2015** | Bose tech support:* Android: v10.0.11
* iOS: v10.0.11
* PC/Mac: v10.0.13
* Product firmware: v10.0.11

**Enhancements**
* Fixes e-mail confirmation pop-up on Android devices
 **10.0.11** | **2 Dec 2015** | Bose tech support:* Android: v10.0.11
* iOS: v10.0.11
* PC/Mac: v10.0.13
* Product firmware: v10.0.11

**Enhancements**
* Adds Spotify and SiriusXM
* FLAC support for NAS music libraries
* Login with ReadySet option added for personalized presets on account setup
* Ability to turn off Bluetooth® for SoundTouch SA-5 amplifiers
* Settings menu improvements, including "Add or reconnect system" option
* Improvements to Music Library, including an updated structure
* Improves update process for SoundTouch wireless adapters
 Archived Community Post:

 iOS SoundTouch® controller app
 PC/Mac SoundTouch® app

**12/15/2015**
Interface version updated to **10.90.14**
* Corrected an issue with a popup not displaying properly during setup for Android users
* Fixes an issue where music service login windows would not close correctly

Upon opening the app users will be prompted with the following screen:    **Software 10.0.x features*** The best way to enjoy Spotify® Premium at home: (availability varies by region)
	+ Now enjoy complete control over Spotify content and your SoundTouch® system using either the SoundTouch® or Spotify app. Access any song, album, artist or playlist from Spotify or Spotify users. You'll have the freedom to use whichever app you prefer
* FLAC support:
	+ Enjoy lossless audio files in FLAC format, up to CD-quality 44.1Hz/16 bit
* SiriusXM satellite support: (availability varies by region)
	+ Listen to all your favorite SiriusXM channels through your SoundTouch® speakers. All that entertainment you enjoy in your car is now available at home too
* ReadySet Personalized Preset Support
	+ New SoundTouch® users will be able to add personalized Spotify®®presets as part of their purchase process on Bose.com
		- Available in the **United States** only

**Improvements:**
* Bluetooth On/Off for SoundTouch® SA-5
* Updated "Settings" Menu
* Addition of "Add or reconnect system" menu option
	+ Provides an easier path to adding a new system to an existing SoundTouch account or connecting to a new network
* "System" menu changed to "System Settings"
* Moved “Wi-Fi” to the top level in Settings
* Updated File Structure for Stored Classical Music
	+ Previously the stored menu structure hierarchy was Composer>Artist>Album>Track

**Bug Fixes:**
* Resolved and issue where the Side AUX Becomes unavailable on CineMate consoles
* Corrected an issue where iHeart "My Stations" are Not Accessible or Causing Error 1301
* Fixed an issue where iHeartRadio™ would stop playing after 4 continuous hours of play
* Corrected a SoundTouch Music Server error that Drives 100% CPU Usage
* Fixed an infrared remote interference issue with SoundTouch 10
* Resolves an issue where updating of the SoundTouch adapter when connected to a Lifestyle console occasionally got stuck at 60-70%
* Eliminates a low level distortion when streaming via AirPlay
* Resolves the inability to Play MPEG v2 Layer 3 Audio Files
* Addresses Bluetooth instability with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
* Corrects an issue of album art not showing initially for Windows Media Player Stored Music
* Resolved an issue where users could not connect to last-played MacBook device
* Updated the menu structure for Local Music to properly display "Composer" for classical music
* General fixes and enhancements

### SoundTouch v9

* iOS SoundTouch® controller app 9.0.25 9/1/2015
* PC/Mac SoundTouch® app 9.0.41 9/1/2015

**Software 9.x features**
* In-app AUX input select
* Customers will now be able to select the AUX input from within the SoundTouch® app for the following products:
	+ SoundTouch® 20 (Series I & II)
	+ SoundTouch® 30 (Series I & II)
	+ SoundTouch® Portable (Series I & II)
* Spotify® quality adjustment
	+ We are now offering the ability to select streaming quality settings. This helps to address bandwidth concerns that may result in intermittent or poor audio
* Improvements to music services
	+ Deezer - "Top Playlists" and "Flow" now supported
	+ iHeartRadio™ - "Podcasts" and "Perfect For" now supported
* Volume control via mobile device local controls
	+ We are now able to adjust the volume of a SoundTouch® system using the physical volume buttons on the mobile device running the app
	+ This option only works when the app is actively open and will not work if the device is locked
* Wave® Wake to SoundTouch® (Wave® SoundTouch® music system Only)
	+ Customers will now have the ability to set their Wave® SoundTouch® music system alarms to the SoundTouch® source
	+ When the set to "wake to SoundTouch" within the Wave® SoundTouch® local menu, the system will attempt to resume playback of the last SoundTouch® source used. If no connection is possible, the system defaults to the buzzer sound

## 2014

### SoundTouch v7

* v7.2.21 released on 23 Dec 2014;

v7.2.55 released on 4 Aug 2015 & used until v9.0.41 was released on Sep 21, 2015.

* Interface version: v 7.2.55
* Protocol: 55

**Enhancements**
* Fixed iOS 8 issue where swiping left of right could produce artifacts on screen or an empty device tray
 **7.2.21** | **23 Dec 2014** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v7.2.21
* iOS: v7.2.17
* PC/Mac: v7.2.21
* Product firmware: v7.2.21

**Enhancements**
 **7.2.21** | **16 Dec 2014** | Bose tech support:* Android/Kindle: v7.2.21
* iOS: v7.2.17
* PC/Mac: v7.2.21
* Product firmware: v7.2.21

**Enhancements**
* Amazon Kindle Fire app available
* SoundTouch 20/30/Portable can display artist, album and track info on system display
* BBC HLS stream support
* New console version for CineMate 120/130/220/520 systems
* iOS 5 compatibility restored
* Fixes need to reset Stereo JC systems to wake from network standby
* Music Library updates, including ability to play MPEG-2 Layer III files
 **7.0.37** | **12 Oct 2014** | Bose tech support:* Android: v7.0.25
* iOS: v7.0.33
* PC/Mac: v7.0.37
* Product firmware: v7.0.37

**Bug Fixes and Enhancements:**
 **6.2.1**
**7.0.37**
* iOS: v7.0.33
* PC/Mac: v7.0.37
* Product firmware: v6.2.1, v7.0.37

**Enhancements**
* Systems can be setup via iOS or Android app
* Automatic app account login when SoundTouch system is online on home network
* Adds iHeartRadio, Deezer and Spotify
* Bass reduction for applicable systems
* Stored music search (not supported on NAS drives)
* Improves SoundTouch adapter stability with Lifestyle systems
* Improvements to network connectivity and product update process
* Lower buffering times for additional streaming stations

### SoundTouch v6

**7.0.37**
* iOS: v7.0.33
* PC/Mac: v7.0.37
* Product firmware: v6.2.1, v7.0.37

**Enhancements**
* Systems can be setup via iOS or Android app
* Automatic app account login when SoundTouch system is online on home network
* Adds iHeartRadio, Deezer and Spotify Connect
* Bass reduction for applicable systems
* Stored music search (not supported on NAS drives)
* Improves SoundTouch adapter stability with Lifestyle systems
* Improvements to network connectivity and product update process
 **6.0.37**
**6.0.91**
* iOS: v6.0.33
* PC/Mac: v6.0.39
* Product firmware: v6.0.37
* Lifestyle SoundTouch adapter firmware: v6.0.91

**Enhancements**
* Improves SoundTouch system communication with routers
* Adds system setup via mobile app
* Improves battery usage with SoundTouch controller
* Fixes SoundTouch Stereo JC systems not waking from standby

### SoundTouch v5

* iOS: v4.0.1
* PC/Mac: v5.0.21
* Product firmware: v5.0.23

**Enhancements**
* Improved setup for SoundTouch Stereo JC, SA-4, SoundTouch Controller and SoundTouch adapter
* Ability to create groups of SoundTouch systems
* App stability improvements, including fixes for app crashing, improvements to Music Library and new music server icon
* App link to Community forum for additional support

### SoundTouch v4

* iOS: v4.0.1
* PC/Mac: v4.0.18
* Product firmware: v4.0.14

**Enhancements**
* NAS drive support for music libraries
* Podcast support for iTunes music libraries
* Adds languages
* App improvements, including recently played content lists, navigation of large music libraries and scrolling on Android devices
* Improves to group playback, including audio syncing and info shown on systems with displays

## 2013

### SoundTouch v3

v3.1.20 released on 27 Jan 2014 & used until v4.0.14 was released on 13 Feb 2014.

* iOS: v3.1.14
* PC/Mac: v3.1.24
* Product firmware: v3.1.20

**Enhancements**
* Reduces Music Library errors
 **3.1.20** | **20 Jan 2014** | Bose tech support:* Android: v3.1.13
* iOS: v3.1.14
* PC/Mac: v3.1.22
* Product firmware: v3.1.20

**Enhancements**
 **3.1.20** | **13 Jan 2014** | Bose tech support:* Android: v3.1.13
* iOS: v3.1.14
* PC/Mac: v3.1.16
* Product firmware: v3.1.20

**Enhancements**
 **3.1.13** | **12 Dec 2013** | Bose tech support:* Android: v3.1.13
* iOS: v3.1.14
* PC/Mac: v3.1.16
* Product firmware: v3.1.13

**Enhancements**
* Adds languages
* Music Library improvements, including support for ALAC and MP4 files, podcasts and non-ASCII characters
* Fixes popup on Mac OSX 10.9 from showing each time app is opened
* Improves connectivity, including port assignments and security authentication
* Improvements to Internet Radio, including adjustable Internet Radio locale
* Group playback improvements
* App usability improvements, including new iOS icon, support for various Android tablet sizes, and additional help content
* Network status added to system menu for SoundTouch 20/30/Portable
* Improvements to update process

### SoundTouch v2

* iOS: v2.1.50
* PC/Mac: v2.1.55
* Product firmware: v2.1.55

**Enhancements**
* Improvements to Music Library indexing
* Support for the HTC One X
* Fixed graphics compatibility with OSX 10.9
 **2.1.51** | **10 Oct 2013** | Bose tech support:* Android: v2.1.53
* iOS: v2.1.50
* PC/Mac: v2.1.51
 **unknown** | **2013** | Initial release

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bose.com SoundTouch 30 tech support page
2. ↑ SoundTouch Speakers Firmware Update - July 2021
3. ↑ Apple Airplay 2 was added with SoundTouch Firmware Update - 24.0.7
4. ↑ Lifestyle 550/600/650 - Firmware Update 22.0.4 - 17 September 2019
5. ↑ SoundTouch App and Speaker Firmware Update Available Nov. 19th
6. ↑ Updated 7/17: SoundTouch Ecosystem Update - 19.x - Release Notes and Security Notice
7. ↑ Updated: SoundTouch Ecosystem Update Available November 28th.
8. ↑ July 13th, 2017 - 15.x SoundTouch System Update Available