Mixin “Circles” Feature Guide
Mixin Messenger supports Circles, allowing you to categorize your conversations such as family, work, friends, etc., for easier organization and efficiency.
Open Mixin Messenger and tap the Mixin text at the top-left corner on the homepage.
In the pop-up menu, tap the ”+” icon at the top-right corner.
Name your Circle and select conversations to add.
On iOS:
Swipe left on the Circle you want to edit, then tap Edit:
- Rename the Circle
- Add or remove conversations from the Circle
On Android:
Long-press on the Circle you want to edit, then select the desired action:
- Rename the Circle
- Add or remove conversations from the Circle
- Change Circle order (Android only)
Edit Circles from Conversation Menu
You can directly add or remove a conversation from a Circle within the conversation menu:
Tap the contact’s avatar inside the conversation to open the chat menu.
Select Circle from the menu. Choose an existing Circle to add the conversation, or remove it from an existing Circle.
On iOS:
Swipe left on the Circle you wish to delete and tap Delete, then confirm.
On Android:
Long-press on the Circle, select Delete, then confirm.
Why can’t I add bots to a Circle?
Circles organize existing conversations. It won’t appear in your conversation list if you've never messaged the bot. Send any message to the bot to create a conversation, and then you can add it to a Circle.
How to Create a Circle
Open Mixin Messenger and tap the Mixin text at the top-left corner on the homepage.
In the pop-up menu, tap the ”+” icon at the top-right corner.
Name your Circle and select conversations to add.
How to Edit a Circle
Edit Circles
On iOS:
Swipe left on the Circle you want to edit, then tap Edit:
- Rename the Circle
- Add or remove conversations from the Circle
On Android:
Long-press on the Circle you want to edit, then select the desired action:
- Rename the Circle
- Add or remove conversations from the Circle
- Change Circle order (Android only)
Edit Circles from Conversation Menu
You can directly add or remove a conversation from a Circle within the conversation menu:
Tap the contact’s avatar inside the conversation to open the chat menu.
Select Circle from the menu. Choose an existing Circle to add the conversation, or remove it from an existing Circle.
Delete Circles
On iOS:
Swipe left on the Circle you wish to delete and tap Delete, then confirm.
On Android:
Long-press on the Circle, select Delete, then confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I add bots to a Circle?
Circles organize existing conversations. It won’t appear in your conversation list if you've never messaged the bot. Send any message to the bot to create a conversation, and then you can add it to a Circle.
Updated on: 25/04/2025