The best way to use Instagram Mix, Meta’s new Reels characteristic

Last updated: April 19, 2025 11:14 pm

Pulse Reporter 11 hours ago

Instagram simply launched Mix, a a brand new characteristic that lets customers create a non-public feed of advisable Reels of their DMs. The use-case right here is type of complicated, nevertheless it has potential to be helpful for customers who wish to get to know their buddies and lovers’ algorithms higher — an inclination so disturbing in nature that it would truly be actual.

You could possibly examine it to Spotify Mix playlists — that are nice to have within the background of a hold or to find commonalities with different customers — however for scrolling by Instagram Reels in silence subsequent to one another. It may additionally assist make the Reels scrolling expertise extra collaborative and fewer lonely. If the characteristic does nothing else, it would possible hold customers logged on for longer; a W for Instagram.

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The characteristic has been in growth since no less than March 2024, and was being examined with some customers in March. It’s going to work in one-on-one DMs or on group chats.

“We wish Instagram to be a spot the place folks join over creativity, and that is yet another method to try this. It’s a extremely enjoyable option to not solely share your pursuits, however to be taught slightly bit about your mates’ pursuits… after which you possibly can truly begin conversations about that content material that you just uncover,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri mentioned in a Reel.

The best way to use Instagram Mix

Step 1:
Open a DM and faucet Mix

The Mix icon ought to present up on the prime proper of a dialog.

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Step 2:
Faucet “Invite”

When you settle for or begin a Mix, you and your chat will be capable of scroll by steered Reels. Whenever you or a buddy reacts to Reels within the Mix utilizing the reply bar, it would ship that to the chat to maintain your convo going.