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Learn what the 'Time Sensitive' alert on iPhone or iPad means on Snapchat
If you're using an iPhone, you might notice a 'Time Sensitive' banner on Snapchat. This feature is part of iOS, not Snapchat itself, and is triggered by the Focus mode. Don't want these notifications? You can easily turn them off. Here's what you should know about the 'Time Sensitive' notification on Snapchat.
What Does 'Time Sensitive' Mean on Snapchat?
When the 'Time Sensitive' banner pops up on Snapchat, it's letting you know that you've received notifications while Focus mode was active. Focus is an iOS feature that helps you manage your alerts, ensuring you don't miss anything important. It doesn't mean you need to act immediately. You can disable this feature in your notification settings if desired.
How to Manage 'Time Sensitive' Notifications
What Does 'Time Sensitive' Mean on Snapchat?
Your Snapchat notifications may be marked as 'Time Sensitive' on iOS. This serves as a prompt to reply to your Snap messages when you're using Do Not Disturb or any other Focus mode. iPhones and iPads with iOS 15 or newer have this feature to help you manage urgent events.
- Although it’s useful for apps like Find My or Lyft, it might feel like spam if you don’t want constant reminders for social media apps.
- You can turn this off easily in your settings.
How to Disable 'Time Sensitive' Notifications
Launch the Settings app. This is the grey gear icon on your device.
Tap on Notifications. You’ll find this option just above Sounds & Haptics.
Tap on Snapchat. This will appear in the list of apps. You may need to scroll down to locate it.
- Alternatively, you can simply turn off Allow Notifications to stop receiving all notifications altogether.
