Let Viewers Choose Audio Track (Automatically Use VOD Track If Viewer is Streaming)
Twitch already supports multiple audio tracks — most commonly:
Track 1: Livestream audio (includes music, alerts, etc.)
Track 2: VOD-safe audio (no copyrighted music)
However, when a streamer (USER1) visits another live channel (USER2) while streaming, Twitch automatically plays Track 1, which may include copyrighted music. This puts the viewer-streamer at risk of unintentional DMCA violations.
✅ Feature Proposal:
Let viewers choose which audio track to hear via a toggle or dropdown in the player.
Automatically default to VOD-safe audio (Track 2) if the viewer is currently streaming, to avoid DMCA risk.
Add a user setting to always prefer the VOD-safe track when live.
🎯 Why It Matters:
Prevents accidental DMCA takedowns for streamers watching other streams live.
Empowers all viewers to choose their preferred audio experience.
Encourages broader adoption of Twitch’s multi-audio track system.
💡 Bonus Ideas:
Show a visual "🎧 VOD-safe" tag in the video player when on Track 2.
Add metadata or an OBS setting to automatically flag the viewer as a streamer.
Twitch already has the tech for this. Making audio track selection accessible would be a big win for creators and viewers alike.