diff --git a/lcviz/viewers.py b/lcviz/viewers.py
index 761ac89..1d0e74d 100644
--- a/lcviz/viewers.py
+++ b/lcviz/viewers.py
@@ -150,8 +150,6 @@ def _apply_layer_defaults(self, layer_state):
             # increased size of binned results, by default
             layer_state.size = 5
         layer_state.points_mode = 'markers'
-        from jdaviz.core.events import SnackbarMessage
-        self.hub.broadcast(SnackbarMessage("Layer changed to markers mode", sender=self, color='warning'))
 
     def set_plot_axes(self):
         # set which components should be plotted