Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer users a variety of personalization settings, including audio actions. However, constant squeaking when typing or clicking when blocking the screen can be annoying, especially in quiet places or during important meetings. Many device owners face the need to quickly find a solution to this problem, but the MIUI or HyperOS menus are not always intuitive at first glance.
In this detailed guide, we will explore all the possible ways to disable keyboard and system clicks, learn how to manage audio profiles, configure Gboard and eliminate unnecessary noise in the system to make your device as comfortable and silent as possible. It is important to understand that the settings may vary slightly depending on the version of the operating system.
We will look at not only standard methods, but also specific cases where the sound does not disappear after standard actions, which will allow you to fully control the acoustic behavior of your device.
The main settings of system sounds in MIUI and HyperOS
The first step to silence is to check the global settings of the system's sounds, and that's where the switch for tactile and audio responses is located, so you have to go to the main settings menu and find the Sound and Vibration section, which is universal for most Xiaomi models.
Inside the Sound and Vibration section, you scroll down to the Additional Settings section, and you'll find the switches that are often overlooked, you'll find the Lock Sound and Touch Sound option, and you'll remove clicks when you're working with the interface and locking the screen.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling the lock sound will also remove the camera's characteristic shutter click in some regions where it is not software prohibited by law.
If you use the new HyperOS shell, the menu logic is the same, but the visuals may have changed, the icons are flatter and the fonts have changed, but the system sounds are still functional, and make sure the sliders are actually off, not just sliding to a minimum.
Disabling the sound of the Gboard keyboard and other applications
The most common annoyance is the sound of the print. Google's standard Gboard keyboard is pre-installed on most devices. To remove clicks, open any application where you can type text and call the keyboard. Click on the gear icon in the top toolbar or go to settings through the Settings menu → Additional settings → Language and input.
In the keyboard settings menu, find the Settings (or Preferences) section, where you need Sound when you press the keys. Move the slider to an inactive position. This action will instantly stop playing sounds every time you touch the virtual buttons.
- 🔇 Open the Gboard settings through the gear icon on the keyboard panel.
- 📱 Go to the “Settings” or “Preferences” section».
- 🚫 Find the item "Sound when pressing keys" and turn it off.
- ✅ Check the result in any messenger or notes.
For users of third-party keyboards, such as SwiftKey or Yandex.Key, the algorithm of actions is similar. You need to go to the settings of a particular keyboard application and find the section responsible for the audio support there, usually in the category "Sound and vibration" inside the settings of the application itself.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
Control of screen lock and interface sounds
In addition to printing, many users want to remove the sound that occurs when locking and unlocking the device.This short click can be heard in the silence of a cinema or meeting. To turn it off, go back to the Sound and Vibration menu in the main settings of the phone.
It's important to not confuse the volume of media with the volume of system sounds. Adjusting the volume sliders with buttons on the phone body often changes only the media volume. To control system sounds, press three dots or a gear in the corner of the volume screen to open the extended menu.
| Type of sound | Where to turn off | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| The sound of lockdown | Settings → Sound and vibration → Additional settings | Clicking when turning on/off the screen |
| Touch sound | Settings → Sound and vibration → Additional settings | Clicks when navigating the menu |
| Keyboard sound | Keyboard settings (Gboard) | Sound when printing |
| Dialing sound | Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound of set | Hooks when pressing numbers in the call |
Special attention should be paid to the dialing sound. If you hear dialing beeps when you press the numbers, this is set separately. In the same section, Sound and vibration, find dialing sound and select No Sound or turn off the corresponding slider.
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Use Do Not Disturb mode to temporarily turn off all sounds and vibrations except the alarm clock and important contacts.
Configuring sound profiles and operating modes
Xiaomi and Redmi have several audio profiles that can be switched depending on the situation. The standard General profile includes all sounds. Switching to No Sound or Vibration profile automatically turns off keyboard sound and system clicks.
To quickly access these settings, use the control panel. Swipe from top to bottom to open the "Stork" and find the speaker icon. By pressing it, you will cycle between modes: Sound, No Sound, Vibration. In no Sound modes, the keyboard should also be silent.
However, there are times when the keyboard continues to give silent clicks in the Vibration profile, depending on the firmware version and the specific keyboard model, in which case you need to manually check the Gboard settings, as described in the previous sections, since the phone profile may not overlap the settings of the application itself.
⚠️ Note: In Airplane mode, keyboard sounds are usually saved, as this mode only disables radio communication modules, not the multimedia system.
Also worth mentioning is the Sound Improvement or Audio Master feature, which is sometimes found in advanced settings. While it's designed to improve the quality of music playback, in rare cases it can affect the processing of system sounds by making them sharper. If sounds are annoying with their tone, try experimenting with an equalizer.
Solving Sound Problems After System Update
After updating MIUI or switching to HyperOS, the sound settings may get lost or return to factory values. This is a common problem when users hear keyboard clicks again after an update.
Sometimes, third-party themes are the cause of phantom sounds. Some themes downloaded from Themes store may contain their own sound packages that ignore the system settings of silence. If you have installed a new theme and the sounds are back, try changing the theme to a standard one.
- 🔄 Check if the sound is turned on after the night update.
- 🎨 Test the standard design theme to eliminate conflicts.
- 📲 Make sure the keyboard app is updated to the latest version.
- 🗑️ Clear the cache of the Settings and Security app».
If nothing helps, there may have been a software failure in the audio service, in which case resetting audio settings may help. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Restore and Reset. Select Reset (Important: this will reset the system settings, but will not delete your personal files, but it is better to make a backup).
What if the sound appears in only one app?
Additional features and hidden settings
For advanced users, there is a possibility of fine-tuning through the engineering menu or special applications, but this requires caution. However, in most cases, Xiaomi's standard tools are enough for complete control of the sound.
Remember that some sounds can be made not only by the keyboard, but also by accessibility functions. For example, an on-screen magnifier or voice assistant can emit signals. Check Advanced Settings → Special features if the source of the sound is not found.
Turning off the sounds completely makes smartphone usage more discreet and saves battery power, albeit marginally. Lacking extra audiovisual load helps focus on content. Now your Redmi or POCO is even more convenient.
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Full sound management is achieved only by a comprehensive check: system settings, keyboard settings and checking active themes.