Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer users a wide range of personalization options, however, basic settings are often hidden in the depth of the menu or work incorrectly due to the features of the MIUI shell and HyperOS. One of the most common problems is the unexpected inclusion or, conversely, the complete absence of sounds when typing, which can be annoying in a quiet environment or interfere with work. Understanding how to manage these parameters is a key skill for comfortable use of the device.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all aspects of acoustic text input, where the hidden switches are, how to divide the volume of media and system notifications, and what to do if the keyboard stops making sounds after a system update. Sound setting requires careful attention, as it can be handled by several independent operating system modules.
Some users mistakenly believe that turning down the volume is enough, but it doesn't always work effectively. Android has a complex hierarchy of sound profiles, and keyboard sound is often classified as system notifications, not multimedia. Let's figure out how to get full control of your smartphone's acoustics.
The main reasons for changing the volume of input
Before we get to specific instructions, we need to understand why keyboard behavior can change. Often the problem lies not in the input app itself, but in the global settings of Android. The system automatically adjusts volume levels depending on the selected profile: "No sound", "Vibration" or "Sound." If you switched the phone mode, this could affect the voiceover of the taps.
Another common reason is security updates or the MIUI shell itself. Xiaomi engineers periodically change the logic of the audio engine, which can lead to a reset of user preferences to standard values. In addition, third-party keyboard applications such as Gboard or SwiftKey have their own internal settings that can override system settings.
⚠️ If after the system update the sound is completely gone, check if the mode is activated "Do not disturb" with special rules prohibiting system sounds.
Also worth considering is the influence of third-party optimizers and memory cleaners, which are often pre-installed on Xiaomi devices. Aggressive energy savings can force the virtual keyboard to turn off the audio response to save battery life. Background processes sometimes block the sound engine from working, considering it to be secondary.
Set up system sounds in MIUI and HyperOS
The first and most important step is to check the operating system’s global settings, which is where you set the base volume level for all system events, including clicking on virtual buttons, and to access these settings, you need to go to the main settings menu of your Xiaomi device.
Find a section that might be called "Sounds and Vibrations" or just "Sound." Depending on the version of the MIUI shell or HyperOS, the interface may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same. You'll need to find the slider responsible for system notifications. System volume is the one that regulates keyboard clicks, not the media slider or the call.
☑️ Checking system settings
Some firmware versions have a separate Touch Sound or Screen Lock Sound switch that also affects the keyboard, make sure it's activated if you want to hear clicks, and if your goal is complete silence, just move the corresponding slider to zero or turn off the switchboard.
The "Block Sound" feature deserves special attention, and users sometimes confuse it with the sound of the keyboard, but they can be linked softwarely. Check if the "Use System Sounds" box is worth checking, because removing it will turn off the audio response in all interfaces.
Adjusting parameters in Gboard and standard keyboard
After checking the system settings, you should consult the settings of the input application itself. Most Xiaomi users use Google's standard Gboard keyboard or their branded MIUI Keyboard, each with their own audio management interface that works independently of the system.
To access the Gboard settings, press and hold the comma or the gummy button in the bottom row of the keyboard, then select Settings. In the menu that opens, find the Settings or Preferences section. This is where the keystroke Sound switch is located. Its state determines whether the keyboard will make sounds even if the system volume is on.
If you use a standard Xiaomi keyboard, the path might look different. Click on the gear icon on the keyboard dashboard, go to Settings and find Key Sound. Here you can often adjust not only the presence of the sound, but also its duration or type.
⚠️ Note: Changes to the keyboard settings take effect instantly, but may not apply if the application is “hang” in which case it is recommended to restart the device.
Importantly, newer versions of Android can put keyboard settings into a separate system menu. Go to Settings → Additional Settings → Language and input. You can select an active keyboard and go to its advanced settings. Input management is a central node where conflicts between different typing methods are resolved.
Separation of volume and multimedia channels
One of the most confusing situations for users is not understanding the difference between volume channels. In Android, sound is divided into several streams: media, bell, alarm and system. The keyboard refers to the stream of system sounds that are often ignored by physical volume buttons when watching a video or listening to music.
To change the volume of the keyboard when you use it, you press the volume button while you type. A slider will appear on the screen. Press the arrow or tripod next to the slider to open the full mixer. You will see several scales, and you need one marked with the note or gear icon (depending on the version of MIUI).
Oftentimes, the media volume slider is twisted to maximum and the system to zero, which creates the illusion of a speaker breakdown, and adjusting these parameters creates the perfect balance when the music is playing loudly and the keyboard clicks are not stunned.
| Type of sound | What is responsible for? | Affects the keyboard. |
|---|---|---|
| Media | Music, video, games. | No. |
| Call. | Incoming challenges | No. |
| Alarm clock | Alarm clock signals | No. |
| System system | Press, block, errors | Yes, directly. |
Understanding this table will help you navigate your settings quickly. If you want the keyboard to sound but not interfere with a movie, adjust only the system channel. Channel isolation is a powerful means of personalization.
Use of Do Not Disturb and No Sound modes
Attention-saving modes such as Do Not Disturb (DND) take precedence over normal audio settings, and if activated, it can completely block the keyboard sound even if it is on in the app settings, so that the phone doesn’t make any noise during meetings or sleep.
You can check the settings of this mode through the notification curtain or in the Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. Inside this section, there is a section called Allow Sounds, where you can specify which sounds can pass through the filter. Make sure that the system or keyboard sounds are not excluded from the list of permitted sounds.
It’s also worth checking the mechanical sound profile switch (if you have one on your model) or the software switch in the curtain. Often users accidentally hit the mode switch button and the phone goes into vibration mode, which automatically turns off the sound response.
So if you want silence but tactile communication is important, make sure vibration is allowed in the No Sound profile.
Solving Sound Problems After Updates
After a major firmware update, Xiaomi users often encounter bugs when the keyboard sound is lost or delayed, which may be due to a conflict between old-version cached data and new system files, and in such cases, a simple reboot does not always help.
First, try clearing the keyboard app cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard (like Gboard), select Memory and click Clear Cache. This action is secure and won't delete your dictionaries or settings, but will update temporary files.
⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse "Clear Cache" with "Clear All Data." The second action will reset the keyboard to factory settings, and you'll have to reconfigure languages and dictionaries.
If cleaning the cache didn’t help, check for updates for the keyboard application itself in the Google Play store or GetApps. Developers often release patches that fix compatibility with new versions of Android. Relevance of the software is the key to stable operation of all functions.
As a last resort, you can try to remove keyboard updates or roll back to the previous version if the problem occurs immediately after the update, but this should only be done by experienced users who understand the compatibility risks.