Viber connects over 1 billion users worldwide with free messaging, voice calls, and video chats. The app's rich features make conversations more engaging with stickers, doodles, and multimedia sharing. Whether you're chatting with friends or using it for business, these tips will help you get the most out of Viber.
Combine Notifications
When you're in active conversations, constant notifications can become distracting. Viber's combine notifications feature groups multiple messages from the same chat into a single notification, reducing interruptions while keeping you informed.
To enable this feature:
- Swipe left on the chat you want to modify
- Tap the switch next to "Combine notifications"
This setting helps manage notification overload, especially in busy group chats where messages come in rapid succession.
Invisible Status
Sometimes you want to browse Viber without appearing online to others. The invisible status feature lets you use the app privately while showing you as offline to your contacts.
To activate invisible mode:
- Tap the hamburger menu icon
- Go to Settings
- Select Privacy
- Toggle "Share 'Online' Status" off
You can only change this setting once every 24 hours, so choose your online status carefully based on your availability.
Turn Off Notifications
During important meetings, work hours, or when you need focused time, Viber notifications can be temporarily disabled. This prevents distractions while ensuring you don't miss critical messages entirely.
To manage notifications:
- Open the hamburger menu
- Tap Settings
- Choose Notifications
- Disable the notification types you want to pause
You can customize which notifications to keep active, allowing important contacts to reach you while muting less urgent conversations.
Photo Doodles
Add personality to your photos with Viber's doodle feature. Whether you're highlighting something in an image, adding funny captions, or creating visual jokes, doodles make your shared photos more engaging.
To use photo doodles:
- Select a photo from your gallery to send via Viber
- Tap the second icon from the top-left to edit
- Choose "Doodle" from the editing options
- Use the drawing tools to customize your image
- Tap Send when finished
Doodles work great for pointing out details, adding context, or just having fun with your photos before sharing them with friends and family.
These Viber features help you stay connected on your own terms. From managing notifications to expressing yourself creatively, these tips ensure you get the most out of your messaging experience while maintaining control over your privacy and attention.
