By turning off Reels notifications, customizing your feed preferences, and adjusting autoplay sound, you can minimize distractions and regain control over your scrolling experience, whether you are using Twitch on mobile or simply want a cleaner Facebook feed.
Can you remove Reels from Facebook on Android?
Meta’s help pages frame these controls as ways to change how Reels behave or how much Reels content you see, not to delete the feature. The documented controls are to turn off Reels sound, adjust feed preferences, and limit notifications; those settings are available in the Facebook app and, for some items, on iPhone and iPad as well.
Turn off Reels notifications on Android
Use this path in the Facebook app on Android: Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Notifications > Reels. On that page, Meta says you can select your notification options for Reels. This stops alerts about new Reels from friends, pages you follow, or suggested Reels, reducing interruptions without affecting the overall feed.
Customize your Facebook feed to see fewer Reels
Meta documents feed controls as See and adjust your Facebook Feed preferences and says you can customize your feed by selecting Show more or Show less on a post. For Reels specifically, Meta’s Reels help page links to Manage your Facebook Reels feed: See more of what you like, which indicates the feed can be adjusted rather than removed. To apply this, tap the three-dot menu on any Reel post and choose Show less to signal that you want fewer similar videos. Over time, the algorithm will reduce the frequency of Reels in your main feed. Another path is to tap Manage Your Preferences then Reels Preferences, where you can select options like See Fewer Reels, See More Reels, or Unfollow Reels Channels.
Adjust Reels autoplay sound settings
For Android, iPhone, and iPad, Meta documents this path: Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Preferences > Media and Contacts > under Auto-play, next to Reels start with sound, turn automatic sound On or Off. This setting is available on iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. Turning sound off means Reels will play silently when you scroll, making them less intrusive and easier to ignore. If you also want to save Reels to your phone, you would need to use the download option on individual Reels, this setting only controls autoplay sound, not the ability to save content.
What these settings can and can't do
These three methods give you the most control Facebook currently offers, but they have clear limits. Meta does not document a setting that removes Reels from Facebook entirely on Android. There are no carrier-based controls for Facebook Reels; the available controls are inside the Facebook app. You cannot hide the Reels tab or block the feature from appearing in your feed. However, by combining notification off, feed preferences adjusted to show less, and autoplay sound disabled, you can create a much quieter, less Reel-heavy experience on your Android device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Reels be fully removed from Facebook on Android?
No setting or workaround exists inside the app to delete the Reels feature entirely.
Can Reels notifications be turned off?
Yes. Meta documents notification controls under Settings > Notifications > Reels, where you can select your preferences and stop alerts.
Can Reels autoplay sound be changed?
Yes, under Preferences > Media > Reels start with sound. This setting works on Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Will adjusting feed preferences remove Reels from my friends' posts?
No. The feed preference controls only affect how the algorithm suggests Reels to you; they do not remove Reels that your friends share directly on their profiles or in groups.
Do these settings affect Reels on Facebook's mobile website?
Meta documents these controls specifically for the Android app and, for some settings, iPhone and iPad. The mobile website may not offer the same notification or feed preference options.
How to remove a Reel from your Facebook profile on Android
To delete a Reel you posted, go to your profile, tap the Reels tab, open the Reel you want to remove, tap the three-dot menu, and select Delete Reel. Confirm the deletion to permanently remove it from your profile.
Can I hide a Reel on Facebook without deleting it?
Yes. To hide a Reel from your timeline without deleting it, tap the three-dot menu on the Reel post and select Hide from timeline. This removes it from your profile view while keeping the Reel accessible via your activity log.
Is it possible to remove Reels from a Facebook group on Android?
Group admins and moderators can remove Reels posted by members. Open the Reel in the group, tap the three-dot menu, and select Remove post or Delete. You can also manage group settings to restrict who can post Reels under Group Settings > Post Permissions.
