Why isn't there a sound-only YouTube option?

Question

I know that question should probably be directed to Youtube, but I guess they already thought about it and ruled it out.What do you think are the reasons? There are many videos that require no sound, or that people just listen in background. There are good opportunities to save a lot of bandwidth no?I know there is an extension that allows it, but it's less practical, and still strange that Youtube doesn't allow it

injb · Accepted Answer

It would be nice. I often use it that way, and it's great until an ad comes on that you want to skip. The worst thing is the ads that don't go away ever unless you click "skip". And my guess is that this is basically the reason it doesn't/won't exist: it would reduce the value from their customer's perspective.Remember the customer is the one who pays for the ads. You are just the bait.

wittjeff · Answer

Lots of blind and low-vision people would appreciate such an option.