Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
FILE - A woman looks at a iPhone screen on Jan. 26, 2024, in Bath, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Have you noticed your Facebook app making a "chirping" sound as you scroll through the social media platform? You’re not alone.
Several users have confirmed hearing the new sound as they browse updates from friends and family on their Facebook app.
Some reporting has suggested that the added sound was part of a new update to make the mobile experience "more engaging and interactive," but Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed to FOX Television Stations that the change was simply "an error."
"It’s not you, it’s us!" he posted to Threads, Meta's Twitter alternative. "And it’s an unfortunate technical error that we're in the process of fixing."
Until it's fixed, there are steps users can take to turn off the chirps.
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How to stop Facebook ‘chirping’ when you scroll
FILE - In this photo illustration, the logos of Facebook are displayed on a screen on Dec. 5, 2023. (Photo by Didem Mente/Anadolu via Getty Images)
There’s a fairly simple way to stop the "chirping" sound on Facebook while you scroll. Here’s how:
- Open the Facebook app on iPhone.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner to open the menu.
- Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy."
- Tap "Settings."
- Scroll down and select "Media."
- Under "Sounds," toggle the switch to off for "In-App Sounds."
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This story was reported from Cincinnati.