The constant sound of clicks when typing can be very annoying, especially when you are in a quiet place, such as in the library, in a meeting or late at night near sleeping households. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often find that standard media volume settings do not affect the sound of the keyboard, as it is a separate system parameter. This creates the illusion that it is impossible to turn off the sound, and many users simply resign themselves to the discomfort, without knowing about the hidden options.
However, the Android operating system that all modern Mi devices have, provides flexible management of tactile and audio feedback. The problem is often not the lack of a feature, but that developers hide this setting deep enough in the menu or duplicate it in the settings of the keyboard itself. Understanding where to look for the right slider allows you to solve the problem in a few seconds and return the comfort of using the gadget.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the possible ways to turn off print audio, from standard system tools to the specific settings of popular keyboards like Gboard and Sogou. You will learn how to control system sounds without affecting the volume of music or video, and get answers to frequently asked questions that will help you customize the device for yourself.
Global settings of Android system on Xiaomi
The first place to look is the general audio and vibration settings of your smartphone, which is where system responses are regulated, which include not only keyboard clicks, but also screen lock, interface and dialing sounds. On Xiaomi devices with a MIUI shell or a new HyperOS, this path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same.
You have to open the main settings menu and find the audio section, often called "Sound and Vibration." Inside this section, look for "Additional Settings" or "System Sounds." That's where the switch is hiding, which globally disables or turns on the system's audibles. If you turn off this switch, the keyboard will stop making sounds, but it can also turn off other system notifications.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system sounds in global settings may affect the sound of other interface elements, such as the screen lock sound or the sound when touching navigation buttons.
For more subtle settings, you can use the special features menu. In some versions of MIUI firmware, the path to managing print audio is through the Advanced Settings section -> Special Opportunities. There may be a "Touch Sound" item that directly affects the behavior of the virtual keyboard. Checking these parameters is a mandatory first step before digging into the settings of a particular keyboard application.
Turning off the sound in the standard Gboard keyboard
Google’s Gboard keyboard is standard on most Xiaomi smartphones sold globally.It’s a powerful tool with a huge number of customizations that allow you to customize the look and behavior of the keys. To remove annoying sound, you don’t need third-party apps, everything is done by regular means.
Open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear. Click on the gear icon at the top of the toolbar or go to the phone settings, look for Language and Input and select Gboard. You're interested in Settings. This is where the sliders for tactile response and sound are located. You need to find the keystroke sound item and put it inactive.
Note that the newer versions of Gboard have combined sound and vibration settings into one menu sub-item. If you don't see a separate audio switch, look for Preferences or Input settings. There may be a general slider called Sound and Vibration When Pressed, which allows you to not only turn off the sound completely, but also adjust the duration or intensity of the sound if complete silence doesn't suit you.
☑️ Checking Gboard settings
Customization of sound effects in the Sogou keyboard
Many Xiaomi users in China and a number of other regions use the Sogou keyboard, which is often preset by default.It is known for its themes and predictive input features, but it is also famous for the rather loud and intrusive default sounds. The process of turning off sound here has its own peculiarities and differs from the standard Android path.
To access Sogou settings, click on the keyboard icon in the notification bar or find the "S" icon in the tool row above the keys. In the menu that opens, select Settings (often indicated by a gear). Next, you will need to find the "Sound and Vibration" or "Input Settings" section. Unlike Gboard, here the settings can be broken down into categories: press sound, word end sound, and system sounds.
It's important to check not only the main tap sound, but also additional audio effects, such as autocorrection sound or language change sound. Sometimes users turn off the main sound but forget about these little things that continue to annoy. Make sure that all sliders associated with the audio response are shifted to the "off" position or minimum value.
Sogou's Secret Themes
Vibration and tactile response management
Often, along with the sound of users, the vibration that accompanies every click is also disturbing. On modern Xiaomi smartphones with linear vibrators, this feeling can be pleasant, but in some situations it is unnecessary.
In the keyboard settings (Gboard or Sogou), find the section "Vibration when pressed." Here you can not only turn it off completely, but also adjust the response time. Short, barely noticeable vibration is often perceived better than long and intrusive. Experimenting with the vibration length (for example, setting a value of 10-20 ms), you can achieve the optimal balance between tactile return and no irritation.
You should also look at MIUI system settings. Setting path → Sound and vibration → Touch vibration controls the system’s global response. If this is active, it can duplicate or conflict with keyboard settings. To be completely silent, check both levels of settings, both inside the keyboard application and in the general system.
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The optimal setting for comfortable printing is a complete sound shutdown combined with minimal vibration (10-20 ms), which gives confirmation of input without excessive noise.
Comparison of methods of switching off sound
There are several levels where you can control the sound of your keyboard, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the difference between system shutdown and in-app tuning will help you choose the most appropriate option for your situation.
Below is a table comparing the basic sound management techniques on Xiaomi devices:
| Method | Where to find out. | Influence on other sounds | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global settings | Settings → Sound → Additional settings | Turns off all system sounds. | Low. |
| Gboard settings | Gboard → Settings → Sound | Google Keyboard Only | Low. |
| Sogou settings | Sogou → Settings → Sound | Sogou keyboard only | Medium |
| Do Not Disturb mode | Notification curtain | Disable all notifications and calls | Low. |
As you can see from the table, the most flexible method is to configure inside a particular keyboard application, which allows you to leave sounds on Gboard for personal correspondence, for example, but disable them on a third-party keyboard if you use multiple input options. System shutdown is a rougher tool, but guarantees silence in all system interfaces.
Solving problems if the sound doesn't turn off
There are times when seemingly all settings are checked and turned off, and the keyboard continues to make sounds, which may be due to MIUI firmware bugs, application version conflicts, or specific design themes, and in these cases, a deeper approach to diagnosis is required.
The first thing you should do is check if any theme is active in the Themes app. Some third-party themes have their own sound packs that can ignore system settings. Try temporarily switching to a standard Classic or Default theme and checking the keyboard behavior. If the sound is gone, the problem lies in the theme files.
⚠️ Note: If you use third-party launchers or modified versions of keyboards, the path to settings may be different.
If the problem persists, try clearing the keyboard app cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard (like Gboard), select Memory and click Clear Cache. This won't delete your dictionaries and history, but will reset temporary files that may have caused the sound engine to crash.
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Check keyboard updates periodically in the Google Play Store. Developers often fix bugs with sound and vibration in newer versions of apps.