diff --git a/streaming/output.py b/streaming/output.py
index 41df5f1..1fb5648 100644
--- a/streaming/output.py
+++ b/streaming/output.py
@@ -548,7 +548,7 @@ class HLSOutput(Output):
 
         # Add audio codec if we have audio
         if audio_source:
-            cmd.extend(["-c:a", "aac", "-b:a", "128k"])
+            cmd.extend(["-c:a", "aac", "-b:a", "128k", "-shortest"])
 
         # HLS specific options for smooth live streaming
         cmd.extend([
@@ -704,7 +704,7 @@ class IPFSHLSOutput(Output):
 
         # Add audio codec if we have audio
         if audio_source:
-            cmd.extend(["-c:a", "aac", "-b:a", "128k"])
+            cmd.extend(["-c:a", "aac", "-b:a", "128k", "-shortest"])
 
         # HLS options
         cmd.extend([