Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in May

In May, Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products, and they’ll no longer receive any new features. The decision impacts devices that are part of the company’s trade-up program, including all Sonos Zone Players, the Connect and Connect:Amp, the first-generation Play:5, the CR200 controller, and the Bridge.

“Without new software updates, access to services and overall functionality of your sound system will be disrupted, particularly as partners evolve their technology,” Sonos warned in a blog post today. The company says customers can choose to either keep using these products after support ends — they should continue functioning in the near-term — or replace them with a more modern Sonos product at a discount.

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