Show HN: YouTube Audio Player
10 days ago
- #data-saving
- #audio-streaming
- #YouTube-tools
- YouTube Audio Player allows audio-only playback from YouTube videos, saving bandwidth and data.
- Supports various audio formats including MP3, AAC, and Opus with bitrate ranging from 48kbps to 160kbps.
- Features low latency (<2s initial load) and works across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Users report benefits like saving 1.5GB of data monthly, casting audio to speakers, and hands-free listening.
- Ideal for music, podcasts, lectures, and other audio-focused content, saving up to 90% data compared to video streaming.
- Currently supports single videos with future playlist support planned.