Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Annoyed by those cutesy Reactions popping up during your FaceTime or Zoom calls on iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma? You're not alone!

In this quick tutorial, David A. Cox of Tech Talk America shows you how to disable the Reactions feature and reclaim your video call experience.

Whether you're holding a serious business meeting or just chatting with friends, those Reactions can be more distracting than delightful. Learn how to turn them off on both your Apple Silicon Mac and your iPhone or iPad. No more unsolicited thumbs up or fireworks to interrupt your conversations!

👍 What You'll Learn:

What triggers the Reactions feature
How to disable Reactions on macOS Sonoma
Steps to turn off Reactions on iOS 17

📱 Compatible Devices:
Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Sonoma
iPhones and iPads running iOS 17

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