Turn Off Chirping Sound on Facebook

This guide shows you how to stop the chirping or notification sounds that Facebook plays on your phone or computer. Whether it’s the constant ‘ding’ from new messages or the sound when someone reacts to your post, you’ll learn the exact settings to change, and what to do if the sound keeps coming back.

What You’ll Need

• Access to your Facebook account (on the app or website)
• For mobile: the Facebook app installed (iOS or Android)
• For desktop: a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Step-by-Step

On the Facebook Mobile App (iPhone & Android)

1. Open the Facebook app and tap your profile picture (top right on iPhone, top left on Android) to open the menu.
2. Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy, then tap Settings.
3. In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Preferences section and tap Notifications.
4. Tap Sounds (or in some versions, tap Notification settings then Sounds).
5. Toggle off the switch next to Notification sounds (or In-app sounds). This stops the chirping and other sounds for all Facebook notifications inside the app.
6. If you still hear sounds, also check your phone’s system settings: go to your phone’s Settings app, tap Notifications, find Facebook, and ensure Sound is set to None (or toggle off ‘Allow notifications’ entirely if you don’t want any alerts).

On the Facebook Website (Desktop Browser)

1. Log in to facebook.com in your browser.
2. Click your profile picture (top right) to open the menu.
3. Click Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
4. In the left sidebar, click Notifications.
5. On the Notifications page, look for the Sound section (usually near the top).
6. Click the Edit button next to Notification sound.
7. Choose Off (or uncheck the box next to ‘Play a sound when each notification arrives’).
8. Click Save Changes.

Muting Specific Conversations or Groups

1. If the chirping comes from a specific chat, open that conversation in Messenger or Facebook.
2. Tap the person’s name (or the group name) at the top.
3. Tap Mute notifications (or the bell icon).
4. Choose a duration: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, or until you turn it back on.
5. This stops sounds for that conversation only, without affecting other notifications.

Common Mistakes

• Only muting the phone’s media volume: Notification sounds are controlled by the notification volume, not the media volume. Use the volume buttons when a notification is playing, or adjust in system settings.
• Turning off all notifications: If you disable all notifications, you’ll stop sounds but also miss important alerts. Instead, just disable the sound, or mute specific conversations.
• Forgetting the web version: If you use Facebook in a browser, you must change the sound setting there separately from the app. They don’t sync.
• Checking the wrong settings menu: Facebook’s settings menu changes frequently. Look for ‘Notifications’ then ‘Sounds’ – if you don’t see ‘Sounds’ immediately, tap ‘Notification settings’ first.

Tips

• On Android, you can also long-press the Facebook app icon, tap ‘App info’, then ‘Notifications’ to manage sound per category (e.g., ‘Messages’ vs ‘Likes’).
• If you use Facebook Messenger separately, mute its notifications too – the chirping often comes from Messenger, not the main Facebook app.
• For a quick temporary fix on iPhone, flip the physical mute switch on the side of the phone – this silences all notification sounds, including Facebook’s.
• If you only want to stop sounds during certain hours, use your phone’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ or ‘Focus’ mode to schedule quiet time.
• Check if your browser is playing sounds from the website – you can mute the tab in Chrome or Firefox by right-clicking the tab and selecting ‘Mute site’.

Troubleshooting

If you’ve followed the steps but still hear chirping:

• Restart the app or browser: Sometimes settings don’t apply until the app is fully closed and reopened. Force quit Facebook (swipe away from recent apps) and relaunch.
• Update the app: An outdated version may have a bug. Go to your app store, check for updates, and install the latest version.
• Check for a second sound source: Make sure it’s not your computer’s system notification sound or another app (like Instagram or WhatsApp) that’s making the chirp. Temporarily disable other apps’ notifications to isolate.
• Clear the app cache (Android): Go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Storage > Clear Cache. This won’t delete your data, but can fix glitches.
• Re-login: Log out of Facebook and log back in. This refreshes your settings from the server.
• If using a web browser: Try a different browser. If the sound stops, the issue is with your original browser’s settings – check its notification permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I still hear chirping after I turned off notification sounds?

You might have multiple sources: the Facebook app, Messenger, or the browser version. Also, check if your phone’s system sound for notifications is set to a chirp. Turn off sounds in all Facebook-related apps and in your phone’s notification settings for Facebook.

Can I turn off sounds for only certain types of notifications (e.g., likes but not messages)?

Yes, on mobile, go to Settings > Notifications > Notification settings. There, you can tap on each category (Likes, Comments, Messages) and toggle the sound off for that category individually. On desktop, the same categories are listed, but the sound toggle is global – you can’t set per-category sounds on the web version.

Does muting a conversation on Facebook also mute it on Messenger?

Yes, muting a conversation in Facebook or Messenger applies to both, since they share the same chat system. The mute duration you choose applies across both apps.

Will turning off notification sounds also stop the vibration?

No, sound and vibration are separate. To stop vibration, go to your phone’s system settings for Facebook notifications and uncheck ‘Vibrate’ or set it to ‘Silent’ (which still vibrates). On Android, you can also turn off ‘Vibrate’ in the app’s notification settings.

I use Facebook on my computer and the chirping comes from the browser tab. How do I stop it?

You can mute the tab directly: right-click the tab in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge and select ‘Mute site’ (or ‘Mute tab’). This stops all sounds from that tab until you unmute. Alternatively, follow the desktop steps above to turn off Facebook’s notification sound entirely.

Why does the chirping sound sometimes come back after I’ve turned it off?

This can happen after a Facebook app update resets your preferences, or if you log in on a new device and the setting doesn’t carry over. Check your settings again after updates, and make sure you’re changing the setting on every device you use.

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