Despite the emergence of new social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook still holds the crown of being the most visited social media website, even in 2024. Despite the platform’s popularity, users have recently complained of annoying “chirp” sounds that can sometimes be destructive when using the app.
At first, many thought this was an intentional sound that Meta had added to their flagship platform. However, Meta spokesman Andy Stone confirmed that this was a bug that they are working on fixing very soon. Stone reassured users that a fix is in the works and could be available in the coming weeks.
How to turn off the sound
In the meantime, there is a walk-around that you can use to turn off this sound. To turn off this sound, follow the steps below:
- Launch the Facebook app and open the Menu by tapping the button at the bottom right.
- Look for the “Settings & Privacy” options, which should be in the drop-down Menu and tap it.
- Navigate to “Settings” and scroll down to find the “Media” button under the Preferences menu.
- Tap on “Media” under the Preferences menu and ensure that the toggle for “In-App Sound” is switched off.
Note: Making the above changes will turn off all the in-app sounds, which is a worthy compromise.
Another issue reported by users
Staying on annoyances with Facebook, here is another annoyance users recently complained about on Facebook. This annoyance is in the Stories carousel. If you have used Facebook recently, you might have noticed an increase in the number of people displayed in your Stories carousel, including those you don’t follow.
Of course, Meta made this change to encourage users to follow more accounts and engage with a broader range of content. However, some users find this intrusive and liken it to being surrounded by “strangers at a social gathering.” This change kills the fundamental idea of Facebook, which is connecting with friends and family.
At first, the Stories carousel only showcased content from accounts that users have chosen to follow, whether friends or brands. Introducing suggestions for new accounts to follow disrupts this curated experience and can be perceived as intrusive. While Facebook may have intended this change to drive user engagement, it needs to sit better with users who prefer a more personalized and controlled browsing experience on the platform.
