FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus integration
Note - If you are using the SpotifyPlus integration, you will also need to update it as well since it uses the underlying Spotify Web API Python library.
[ 1.0.72 ] - 2024/11/20
spotifywebapiPython package requirement to version 1.0.121.FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus integration
Note - If you are using the SpotifyPlus integration, you will also need to update it as well since it uses the underlying Spotify Web API Python library.
[ 1.0.73 ] - 2024/12.02
spotifywebapiPython package requirement to version 1.0.122.spotifywebapiPython package will now return an exception due to the functions being deprecated by the Spotify development team. More information can be found on the Spotify Developer Forum Blog post that was conveyed on November 27, 2024. The following methods will now raise a SpotifyApiError exception due to the Spotify development team changes: GetArtistRelatedArtists, GetTrackRecommendations, GetTrackAudioFeatures, GetFeaturedPlaylists, GetCategoryPlaylists, GetGenres. The following properties were also marked as deprecated for the same reason: TrackSimplified.PreviewUrl.SpotifyClient.GetPlaylist and SpotifyClient.GetPlaylistItems methods for Spotify-owned / generated content (e.g. āMade For Youā, etc). A 404 - Not Found error will be returned when trying to retrieve information for these playlist types.did you pull the update? Github and my Home assistant only detect 1.72 as the latest
@Diegocampy
Apologies - I forgot to create a new release on github. I just created it, so the update should now be available in HACS.
Thanks for letting me know, and apologies for the confusion.
FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus integration
Note - If you are using the SpotifyPlus integration, you will also need to update it as well since it uses the underlying Spotify Web API Python library.
[ 1.0.74 ] - 2024/12/06
spotifywebapiPython package requirement to version 1.0.123.FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus Integration
Be sure to check out the SoundTouchPlus Card Dashboard as well.
Note - If you are using the SpotifyPlus integration, you will also need to update it as well since it uses the underlying Spotify Web API Python library.
[ 1.0.101 ] - 2025/03/07
get_audio_dsp_controls. Gets the current audio dsp controls configuration of the device.get_bass_level. Gets the current bass level configuration of the device.get_device_info. Gets basic device information.get_supported_urls. Gets the supported urls configuration of the device.set_audio_dsp_controls. Sets the current audio dsp controls configuration of the device.smartinspectPython package reference to smartinspectpython for PyPi.org requirements.spotifywebapiPython package reference to spotifywebapipython for PyPi.org requirements.bosesoundtouchapi package requirement to version 1.0.74.smartinspectpython package requirement to version 3.0.35.spotifywebapipython package requirement to version 1.0.184.FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus Integration
Be sure to check out the SoundTouchPlus Card Dashboard as well.
Note - If you are using the SpotifyPlus integration, you will also need to update it as well since it uses the underlying Spotify Web API Python library.
[ 1.0.120 ] - 2025/06/06
play_url_dlna. Play media from the given URL via the Bose DLNA API. This also allows you to set source-specific metadata (artist, album, track, and cover art url) for the playing UPNP content. Note that only HTTP URLās are supported (HTTPS is not, due to Bose DLNA limitations).play_url to update HA state after processing, as state changes were not updating in a timely manner (or at all in some instances) after the service completed.bosesoundtouchapi package requirement to version 1.0.79.FYI - just released a new version of the SoundTouchPlus Integration
Be sure to check out the SoundTouchPlus Card Dashboard as well.
Note - This version will only work with HA 2025.7.0 and above, since HA updated the urllib3>=2.0 requirement.
[ 1.0.133 ] - 2025/07/02
urllib3>=1.21.1,<1.27 to urllib3>=2.0. Due to Home Assistant Core 2025.7.0 update requirements.bosesoundtouchapi package requirement to version 1.0.81.spotifywebapipython package requirement to version 1.0.222.Thanks! I was just about ready to report this to you. Iāll update next time Iām on.
Sorry to be the bearer of (potentially) bad news ā¦
Just received a notification from Bose about āSoundTouch support discontinuedā as of 02/18/2026. More Information can be found here on the Bose site.
Iām pretty sure this will break SoundTouch Spotify streaming / functionality. Iām not sure if the API control will be broken or not. The following line in their Q&A is concerning:
āOther features like SoundTouch streaming and app control, will no longer function.ā
Hereās an excerpt of the important stuff:
On February 18, 2026, Bose will discontinue cloud support for all SoundTouch products. Until that date, your system will continue functioning as usual, including access to cloud-based features through the SoundTouch app.
After February 18, certain features ā including access to integrated music services like Spotify and TuneIn, as well as multi-room playback ā will no longer be available. However, if your SoundTouch product supports BluetoothĀ®, AUX, or HDMI, youāll still be able to enjoy high-quality audio playback from connected devices.
First introduced in 2013, SoundTouch systems have delivered more than a decade of reliable, room-filling sound. As we continue to evolve our connected product platforms, changes like this may happen and we want to ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect.
Hi Todd,
I just got that end of life notice. It really sucks!! It set me on a quest that led to you.
Iām hoping someone might be able to advise me on a simple workaround.
Iāve got Bose SA-5 amplifier. Without the SoundTouch app, I cannot change inputs. So, being a daring newbie, I asked AI for advice.
The port for 8090 and INFO responds well.
Iām trying to use TASKER to send an http request POST.
I can succeed in deselecting the aux input, but cannot seem to select an aux input to work.
Hereās what AI advised. Any insights??
http://192.168.86.22:8090/select
Content-Type:application/xml
And in BODY I have:
[Carat Symbol] ContentItem source=āAUXā sourceAccount=āAUX_LINE_IN3ā isPresetable=āfalseā/ [Carat symbol ā I donāt know how to display when those symbols are included ;-/ ]
ā¦
The above is based on AI instructions:
I donāt know anything about home integration and havenāt added any special apps. I just want something really simple: change input, maybe on/off or volume. Iām hoping that is doableā¦ but Iām stuck. Any help???
Thanks a million!!!
p.s. actually, I just now added the Header: "Content-Type:application/xml "
With that addition, it turns off the SA-5 unit, rather than merely deselecting the Input port.
Again, Iām trying to do this using TASKER.
@bkaz88
Have a look at my SoundTouch WebServices API Guide; it lists examples for almost all of the supported SoundTouch web-services endpoints.
You might want to issue a command to list your available sources as well:
http://192.168.86.22:8090/sources
I have never worked with an SA-5 Amp before, so not sure if it will work. The port 8090 call with the INFO response bodes well though.
I think the Key Press / Release service is what you want. It simulates a remote control key press and release. Note that you have to make 2 calls (in quick succession) - one for press, and one for release.
For example:
http://192.168.86.22:8090/key<key state="press" sender="Gabbo">AUX_INPUT</key>
http://192.168.86.22:8090/key<key state="press" sender="Gabbo">AUX_INPUT</key>
Hereā some PostMan console log output if it helps. I am not familiar with Tasker, so canāt advise you there. This is for the PRESS command, using POWER (versus AUX_INPUT like you want).
POST /key HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/xml
User-Agent: PostmanRuntime/7.45.0
Accept: */*
Cache-Control: no-cache
Postman-Token: 5cbf77ad-4062-46f9-ab96-4096ee8c6d03
Host: 192.168.1.81:8090
Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflate, br
Connection: keep-alive
Content-Length: 322
<key state="press" sender="Gabbo">POWER</key>
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: text/xml
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:52:38 GMT
Cache-Control: no-cache,must-revalidate
Expires: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
Server: Allegro-Software-RomPager/5.40b1
Access-Control-Allow-Origin: http://192.168.1.81
Access-Control-Allow-Headers: Content-Type
Connection: close
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><status>/key</status>
Hope it helps!
Thanks Todd. AI got me thru the basics (aux input, on/off, volumeā¦) on a phone menu based in Taskerā¦ so very happy about that. And your treasure chest of details will certainly help further, pairing new BlueTooth, etc. And if I need to get my Lifestyle going beyond what the Remote allows, Iāll definitely need your info.
Thanks a million!
And the million dollar question, do you think the APIs will work after they yank SoundTouch? 
@bkaz88
I know just as much as you at this point. Hopefully they will come out with something more detailed prior to the February 2026 date.
If I had to guess (based on my current knowledge of the SoundTouch technology), I would say this only affects streaming services that utilize their cloud services to communicate with outside players (Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Sirius XM, etc), as well as their multi-room playback. I believe most of the other things happen locally on the device (DLNA streaming, device control / volume / input switching, etc). But that is just a guess.
The easy way to tell what would be affected is to unplug your router from the external internet, run through the various integration functions, and see what breaks. Simple as that.
Good idea on disconnecting the modemā¦ I hadnāt thought of that. Iāll give that a try. The multiple room capability had concerned me, for my two rooms, but newer Bluetooth can connect to both devices at the same time, so that should be helpful.
As you had said, I too am hopeful that a lot will work without SoundTouch on the SA-5. Next Iāll start scratching my head about my Lifestyle 535. That has a remote control, so that helps quite a bit already. For one, Iāll be curious if you can pair a new Bluetooth device by simply selecting BT as a source.
Thanks again for your help!
The enshitifcation from Bose sounds to be complete. According this article the app will also completely stop working 
According to a Bose FAQ, the associated SoundTouch app will no longer work from 18 February 2026. This means the devices will lose their āsmartā capabilities
If you can control the app locally and set the presets accordingly it would be still kind of smart.
The question is if you can still configure the necessary settings (wifi, presets, etc) without the app in a local basis.
The question: Is it possible today to setup this devices without app? 
The app will be de-published next year and the back end services (ācloudā) turned off. Most users will probably be left with a dumb speaker at this point 
Happily Iāve successfully set up controls on my phone for the SA-5, using Tasker. And it works with the Internet disconnected.
But now the Lifestyle 535 Series 3. It has been a nightmare finding APIs that work.
Does anyone know if there are any resources to help with the old Lifestyle 535 Series 3?
Thanks in advance!
Bill