How to turn off the keyboard sound on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: a step-by-step guide

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 offer users a wide range of customization options, but some system sounds can be annoying at inappropriate times, especially when typing sounds, where each click on a virtual key emits a distinct click. In quiet places like a library, a meeting or a movie theater, these sounds can cause embarrassment or simply cause discomfort to others and the owner.

Fortunately, the Android operating system, in conjunction with the MIUI shell, provides flexible audio response management tools. You don't have to put the entire phone into silent mode to get rid of intrusive clicks. We'll look at all the methods available, from standard system settings to fine-tuning specific keyboard applications that are pre-installed or can be installed on your gadget.

In this article, we will take a closer look at where the sliders are hiding, what they are called in different versions of the firmware, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. Understanding the structure of the Settings menu will help you not only solve the current problem, but also better navigate the interface of your device in the future.

Global sound settings in the MIUI system

The first step that any Redmi Note 10 user should take is to check the overall system settings. The MIUI shell often groupes the sound effects settings into a separate subsection, which can be accessed through the main configuration menu, which adjusts not only media volume, but also specific system responses.

To start, go to the Settings menu and find a section that might be called Sound and Vibration or just Sounds. Depending on the operating system version and regional firmware, the names may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the system effects item that is sometimes hidden in the Additional Settings section inside the audio menu.

This is where the switch is located, which globally controls the sounds of the interface, and it's important to understand that turning off this setting can affect not only the keyboard, but also the sounds of locking the screen, charging and other system events, so if you want to leave other notifications but remove the clicks of the print, this method can be too radical, and you better move to a more point setting.

⚠️ Warning: Globally disabling system sounds in the settings section can make the interface less responsive from the audio feedback perspective, and you will stop hearing confirmation of actions in other system applications.

If you do decide to use this method, find the slider Lock Sound or Other Sounds and put it in an inactive state, which is guaranteed to remove most standard clicks, including those coming from a standard keyboard if it is tied to the system audio stream.

Setting up the standard Gboard keyboard on Redmi

Most Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 devices, especially the global versions, have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, one of the most popular input tools, which has its own system-independent audio settings menu, and you don’t have to go through the phone’s deep menus every time you reach them.

The fastest way to open the settings is to press the comma key or the gummy icon in the bottom line of the keyboard when it is active. In the menu that appears, you need to select the gear icon. If this is not possible, you can go the classic way: Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Keyboard management → Gboard.

Inside the keyboard menu, we're interested in Settings, and that's where the tactile and audio response switches are, and you need to find Sound when you press it and turn it to Off, and that action will instantly stop clicking when you print text in any application.

• 🔊 Open the Gboard app through settings or a long comma tap.
• ⚙️ Go to the Settings section (cogs).
• 🔇 Find and disable the Sound option when pressed.
• 📱 If desired, you can adjust the height of the keyboard or theme here.

It is worth noting that updates to the Gboard app may change the location of some items, but the Sound name remains constant when clicked. If you do not find this item right away, make sure you have the latest version of the app installed from the Google Play store.

Sound control in the Mi Input keyboard

In some regions, especially in Chinese firmware versions or on devices where Gboard is not a priority, Xiaomi’s own Mi Input keyboard can be used. It has its own interface and logic, so the Gboard settings don’t affect it. If you hear sounds when you print, but they’re disabled in Gboard, Mi Input is most likely active.

To control this keyboard, you need to go to Settings on your phone, then select Additional Settings and find Language and Enter. From the list of active keyboards, select Mi Input, and you will see a menu specific to that input engine where you can control the dictionary, layout and, of course, sound effects.

Inside the Mi Input settings menu, find the keyboard settings or the sound and vibrations section. Here you'll see the keys slider. Turning it off will completely fix the problem. There's often a separate setting for the register switching sound that many people forget.

The thing about Mi Input is that it can have different profiles for different languages. Check if the English layout is on if you've turned it off for Russian, and vice versa. Switch between languages in the keyboard settings and convince them.>

Setting up Microsoft SwiftKey and other keyboards

Redmi Note 10 users who prefer third-party solutions often choose Microsoft SwiftKey, a keyboard known for its powerful predictive input and flexible customization, and as in previous cases, it has its own settings that override the system.

To get into the menu, open the SwiftKey app from your desktop or through your phone's settings. Go to the Sound and Vibration section. Here you'll see the Sound slider when you press it. What's remarkable is that SwiftKey allows you not only to turn off the sound, but also to choose the type of sound or even download your own audio file, although for our purpose it's enough to just turn the volume down to zero.

If you use other popular keyboards, like Yandex Keyboard or Grammarly, the way you do it is the same. Look for sections in your app settings that say "Sound," "Audio," "Feedback," or "Push," and the logic is the same: give the user control over the audio.

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Use a quick-tuning widget on the keyboard. Many modern keyboards allow you to change the volume directly from the toolbar if you press the settings or emoji button for a few seconds.

Remember, if you have multiple keyboards, you need to check the settings in each keyboard. Android allows you to switch between them quickly, but doesn't synchronize their internal preferences. So turning off the Gboard sound won't make SwiftKey quiet.

Do Not Disturb and the Silence profile

There is a scenario where the user needs to temporarily, rather than permanently, turn off the keyboard sound, such as while watching a movie or sleeping, and for this purpose, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has special modes that take priority over the settings of individual applications.

Do Not Disturb can be configured to silence all system sounds, including the keyboard. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. Make sure the system-based sound lock option is enabled. When activated (usually through the notification curtain), the phone will quieter.

There's also a No Sound profile that's activated by volume buttons. However, by default, it may not turn off media or interface sounds unless it's spelled out in the volume button settings. Pressing the volume button to the end often triggers a pop-up menu where you can select the full silence mode.

• 🌙 Use Do Not Disturb mode to temporarily shut down all sounds.
• 🔘 Set up the volume buttons in the Sound and Vibration menu.
• ⏰ Set a schedule to automatically turn on quiet mode at night.
• 🚫 Remember that in this mode you can skip important calls if you don’t set exceptions.

⚠️ Note: In Do Not Disturb mode, alarms usually continue to work, but messenger audible notifications and system clicks will be blocked depending on the severity of the profile settings.

Sound problems after Android update

Redmi Note 10 owners may experience a situation where, after updating the Android version or MIUI shell, the keyboard sound settings are reset or start to work incorrectly, a common problem associated with changing the permission structure or audio engine in the new version of the software.

If the sliders in the settings don't work or the sound comes back on its own, try clearing the keyboard application data. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find your keyboard (like Gboard) and select Memory → Clear → Clear everything. This action will reset the keyboard's factory settings, including dictionaries and themes, so be ready to reset it.

Another reason could be a conflict of third-party audio control applications, such as equalizers or volume amplifiers, try temporarily turning them off and see if the problem disappears, and it's worth checking if any special availability mode is on that can force the audible response.

As a last resort, if nothing works, you can try to remove keyboard updates or reinstall it. For system keyboards, this is done through the application menu (three dots in the corner → Remove updates), for third-party ones, just uninstall the application and download it again from the store.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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For full control of the sound, check the settings not only in the system, but also inside the specific keyboard application, as they take priority.