How to Turn Off BIGO Notifications

We’ve all been there: you follow a host because they seemed cool once, and now they go live five times a day and blow up your phone. You don't have to unfollow them and hurt their feelings; you can just put their alerts on ice.

By the end of this tutorial, your notification tray will only show the hosts you love, and the ones who ping you too much will be silenced. You’ll need your "Following" list and about sixty seconds to master your alert feed.

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Steps to Mute Specific Notifications

Find the profile of the person who is being a bit too loud with their pings.

Look at the top right of their profile for the three-dot menu icon.

Select the "Notification Off" option from the bottom pop-up menu.

Verify the change by looking for a small "crossed-out bell" icon next to their name in your following list.

Head back to your main "Settings" via the "Me" tab if you want to kill all alerts.

Tap on "Notifications" and switch the master "Live Notifications" toggle to "Closed" for a complete break from the noise.

Open your phone's system settings if you still get pings; find BIGO and manually turn off the "Allow Notifications" permission.

Quick Question: How often do you clear your "Following" list?

Pro Tips for Notifications Management

The Special Follow Star: If you really love someone, don't just follow them—tap the star icon. This gives them "Special Follow" status, which can be set to override silent modes. This is a key part of how to use BIGO LIVE effectively.
Mute the Fans Group: If you’re in a "Fans Group," the group chat can get wild. Go into the group settings and mute the "Message Alerts" so you don't get 500 pings an hour.
Scheduling "Quiet Time": Use your phone’s built-in "Focus Mode" to silence BIGO specifically during work hours or while you’re sleeping.
Unfollow Ghost Streamers: Every month, go through your following list. If someone hasn't streamed in 30 days, just unfollow them to keep your app from wasting background data. This is common advice across popular live streaming apps.

Curious about more ways to customize your experience? Dive into our guide on BIGO LIVE app features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the host see that I muted them?

No cap, they have zero way of knowing. You’ll still show up in their fan list, and they won't get any alert that you turned them off.

Can I still watch their stream if they are muted?

Absolutely. They will still appear at the top of your app when they go live; you just won't get the buzz in your pocket.

How do I turn them back on?

Just go back to their profile, hit that same menu, and pick "Notification On."