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> transformed the devices into dumb-speakers/amps Isn't that still gonna happen now? From [1]: What will no longer work: • Presets (preset buttons on the pr
by fainpul 9mo ago
> transformed the devices into dumb-speakers/amps
Isn't that still gonna happen now?
From [1]:
What will no longer work:
• Presets (preset buttons on the product and in the app)
Of course Bluetooth and AirPlay continues to work, but isn't that what a "dumb speaker" is?
[1] https://www.bose.com/soundtouch-end-of-life https://www.bose.com/soundtouch-end-of-life
- JonathonW 9mo agoBose's original plan was to remove all WiFi-dependent functionality (no AirPlay and no Spotify Connect)-- while they wouldn't quite be "dumb speakers" at that point (since Bluetooth would've still worked), it would've turned them into pretty much just overcomplicated Bluetooth speakers.
- thaumasiotes 9mo ago> Isn't that still gonna happen now? No, if you read farther down the announcement, they also say this: > Open-source options for the community > We’re making our technical specifications available so that independent developers can create their own SoundTouch-compatible tools and features. The documentation is available here: https://assets.bosecreative.com/m/496577402d128874/original/SoundTouch-Web-API.pdf https://assets.bosecreative.com/m/496577402d128874/original/... So, they're going to strip the "smart" functionality from the app that Bose provides, but they're letting people continue to use it if they want to.
- fainpul 9mo agoI've read that document. As I understand, the "smart" capabilities are exactly the presets. Those need their server to function. Do you see anything saying otherwise?