How to auto scroll Facebook Reels on iPhone
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Short answer
Facebook's app has an Auto scroll switch that moves to the next Reel on its own. Look for it under Settings & privacy > Settings > Media. If it isn't there, update the app. To skip or go back without touching the screen, use Scroll Feed: it opens Facebook Reels inside the app, and you tilt your head.
Turn on Facebook's Auto scroll
- Open Facebook and tap Menu.
- Tap Settings & privacy, then Settings.
- Under Preferences, tap Media.
- Below the Autoplay options, turn on the Auto scroll switch.
Facebook then moves to the next Reel on its own. Turn the switch off to stop it.
If you don't see Auto scroll
- Update Facebook from the App Store, then check Media again.
- Autoplay is a separate setting on the same Media screen. It controls whether videos play on their own in your Feed.
Scroll Facebook Reels hands-free with a head tilt
Auto scroll only moves forward, on Facebook's timing. Scroll Feed lets you skip or go back with a tilt of your head.
- Install Scroll Feed and tap the Facebook tile marked Reels on its home screen.
- Prop your iPhone or iPad up and follow the three-step setup.
- Look up for the next Reel. Look down to go back.
Good to know: Facebook Reels opens as Facebook's mobile website inside Scroll Feed. Sign in on Facebook's own page; Scroll Feed never sees your password.
Auto scroll or Scroll Feed?
| Feature | Facebook Auto scroll | Scroll Feed |
|---|---|---|
| When it moves | On its own | When you tilt your head |
| Skip a Reel early | No | Yes, look up |
| Go back | No | Yes, look down |
| Needs | The Facebook app | iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 15.6 or later |
| Where | Facebook app | Facebook's mobile site inside Scroll Feed |
Want hands-free control everywhere on your iPhone instead? See iOS 26 Head Tracking.
Scroll Feed
Tilt your head to scroll TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Free for iPhone and iPad.