Admit it: You spend more time on your phone than you think, right? You might have even tried using iPhone features like Do Not Disturb and Focus Mode to minimize your screen time, but what happens when you don't want to turn off your phone completely to block DMs? Enter Quiet Mode, a recently launched feature on Instagram that silences your notifications at any time so you can eliminate distractions from social media apps without going into full hermit mode. Here's how it works.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced Quiet Mode in Reel on January 19, 2023, in which he explained that the tool allows you to set your account to Quiet Mode during "times of the day or week when you don't want to use it." Interrupted by Instagram" and close your DMs when you need a little peace and quiet. It's perfect for when you want to quietly quit IG but don't want to actually delete the app from your phone.
Users who try to message you while you are in quiet mode will receive an alert that reads: "[instagram user] did not receive notifications for this message because they are in quiet mode." Additionally, you will not receive to any like, follow, or comment notifications, but don’t let FOMO stop you from turning this feature on. Mosseri claims in Reel that once you exit quiet mode, the app will compile a summary of all notifications so you don't miss anything, although the feature doesn't appear to be available as of March 9. When you're in quiet mode, you You can still send messages and use the app - you just won't be bombarded with notifications.
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The best part is that the feature lets you choose the duration of quiet mode down to the minute, meaning you can time it perfectly for your next meeting. If you want to keep it on longer, you can set it up to 12 hours.
How to turn on Instagram quiet mode
Setting your account to quiet mode is easy, you just need to know where to look. To use Instagram's Quiet Mode feature, you need to do the following:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to your profile.
- Click on the three-line icon in the upper right corner.
- Select "Settings."
- Select Notifications.
- Select "Silent Mode"
- Turn on Quiet Mode, then set the time you want it to turn on and off.
Once you've done this, a badge will appear on your account, visible only to you, indicating that you're in quiet mode. If you want to turn off the feature before the specified time, don't worry - you can always follow the steps above and turn off Quiet Mode.
Whether you want to cut down on screen time or avoid sneaky link messaging late at night, Instagram's Quiet Mode feature is sure to keep you off your phone and free from notifications.
