How To Disable Read Receipts For iMessage On iPhone, iPad And Mac?

To disable read receits for iMessage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, follow these instructions:

For iPhone and iPad:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Navigate to Messages.
  3. Find the option labeled Send Read Receipts and toggle it off.

Additionally, to disable read receipts for a specific contact:

  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Choose the conversation with the desired contact.
  3. Tap on the profile icon (usually the contact's photo) at the top.
  4. Switch off the Send Read Receipts option.

Or alternatively, using the Contacts app:

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. Locate the contact you wish to modify.
  3. Tap on the message icon under their name.
  4. Tap on the contact's profile icon.
  5. Switch off the Send Read Receipts option.

For Mac:

  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Click on Messages in the menu bar, then select Preferences.
  3. Click the iMessage tab.
  4. Uncheck the box labeled Send read receipts.

To disable read receipts for a single conversation on Mac:

  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Select the conversation you wish to modify.
  3. Click the Info button in the top-right corner.
  4. Uncheck Send Read Receipts.

Remember that disabling read receipts will prevent others from knowing when you've read their messages.