Guide: How to Turn Off PS4 Party Notifications from Friends

You can keep that to yourself

If you’re new to the PlayStation 4, or just returning to it due to the release of Destiny, you may have noticed that you’re being bombarded by party notifications from the people on your friends list. This feature was introduced in firmware update 1.70, and is particularly annoying if you’re trying to immerse yourself in a single player game – or simply don’t want to hear a bleeping sound every few minutes. Fortunately, it’s easy to disable.

1. Go to the Settings

From the PS4’s primary user interface, push up on the DualShock 4 to reach the top layer of the system’s menu, and select the toolbox labelled ‘Settings’.

2. Enter the Notifications submenu

When the long list of options appears, twirl down to the item named ‘Notifications’ and select it.

3. Turn off Party Notifications

You should find yourself in a menu with a long list of options. Scroll down to the one marked ‘When Friends Join a Party’ and select it to uncheck the tick box. Back out and you’ll never see these bothersome notifications again.