It also shows you how to limit who can see your reels.

Here’s what to do to hide them so that you see fewer of them.

The best way to completely avoid reels is to use Facebook in your web net net app.

Steps on Facebook app to hide Reels.

Both the Android or iOS web surfing app allow you to use Facebook without seeing reels.

In the Facebook app, scroll down until you find the Reels and short videos section.

Tap the ellipsis next to the title.

Steps on Facebook app to access Settings.

You should now see fewer reels on the Facebook app.

In the Facebook app, tapMenu.

Scroll down and tapSettings & privacy.

Steps on Facebook app to disable autoplay of videos.

TapNever Autoplay videoto disable autoplay.

Onthe Facebook site, click your profile image in the top right corner.

Scroll down and clickVideos.

Facebook site with Settings & privacy highlighted.

Next to Autoplay videos, clickOn.

ClickOffto switch off autoplay so that reels don’t automatically play.

This will change the setting so Reels are only seen by your friends.

Facebook site with Settings highlighted.

In the Facebook app, tapMore.

Scroll down and tapReels.

Tap the options you feel most comfortable with.

Facebook settings with Videos highlighted.

You may not see reels if you have a weak internet connection.

Toshare Facebook reels, tap theReelicon.

Then, tap theShareicon next to the reel you want to share.

Autoplay video settings on Facebook site with On highlighted.

SelectAdd reel to your storyor tapSendnext to a follower’s name.

Enter a search term to see reels tagged with the hashtag.

Facebook site with autoplay videos switched to Off.

Facebook app with steps needed to find Settings.

Facebook app Reels privacy settings.