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# 1.2.9 Audio-only (Live)

- Level: AAA
- Guideline: 1.2 Time-based Media
- Principle: 1 Perceivable

## What it is

An alternative for time-based media that presents equivalent information for live audio-only content is provided.

## How to test

- Check: An alternative for time-based media that presents equivalent information for live audio-only content is provided.
- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.

## Sufficient techniques (W3C)

- G151: Providing a link to a text transcript of a prepared statement or script if the script is followed
- G150: Providing text based alternatives for live audio-only content
- G157: Incorporating a live audio captioning service into a web page

## Resources

- WCAG 2.2 SC: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#audio-only-live
- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/audio-only-live.html
- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#audio-only-live

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