Transcribe video to audio-only?

[nmkaufman 49]

Would it be difficult to implement a feature to allow transcribing a video podcast to audio-only, for listening on my phone?

If a podcast has both audio-only and video formats, I typically choose the video version for archival purposes.

When downloading these to my phone, it would be nice if I could choose 'audio only' under the transcribing quality, so I could continue listening with my screen off.

I'm sure this would not be a widely used feature, but if it would be trivial to add it would be cool to have.

Edited January 20, 2022 by nmkaufman

[Luke 40077]

Hi, there's currently no way but it's been something I've thought we should add for a while now, so yes I think it's a good idea. Thanks.

[Baenwort 108]

it would be nice also for use when casting a video to a audio only source (e.g. "Chromecast Audio" ) that it would cast just the audio stream.

If detection is difficult then perhaps a way to flag it on the server or app side that a cast destination is audio only?

[Luke 40077]

47 minutes ago, Baenwort said:

it would be nice also for use when casting a video to a audio only source (e.g. "Chromecast Audio" ) that it would cast just the audio stream.

If detection is difficult then perhaps a way to flag it on the server or app side that a cast destination is audio only?

Yes we already know what type of Chromecast device it is, we just don't currently play video as audio only.

[chrypox 8]

+1

I think a 'Youtube Music' function would be good :-D.

It would save on 4G/5G/Data on smartphones and would also be a plus for playback on android auto since video isn't possible.

Now I know it won't be feasible overnight, but  
in the not too distant future it would be great.

Good job by the Emby team over the years ;-D.

[chrypox 8]

Bonjour, y a t'il une avancée dans cette option ?

[Luke 40077]

4 hours ago, chrypox said:

Bonjour, y a t'il une avancée dans cette option ?

Hi, no update yet, but it remains possible for the future. Thanks.

[Zigian 1]

I too would like to see this feature implemented.

[tmurphy2792 24]

+1 for feature request to be able to play video as audio only (to save data when mobile).

 

For those who don't know, there is a setting in the android (and presumably iPhone) app to enable you to leave the screen or lock the screen and still play audio. But your device is technically still streaming full video, even if it's not showing.