Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on MIUI or HyperOS shells, offer users a wide range of customization options, but standard interface settings can sometimes be annoying. One of these features is the audio printback, which is included by default in most pre-installed text-entry applications. This option is designed to give tactile feedback, but in quiet places, such as the library, cinema or night time, it becomes a source of discomfort for others and the owner of the device.
Users often experience sliders in basic settings that don’t work as expected, or sound remains even after trying to turn it off, because in Xiaomi’s ecosystem, system components can respond to audio, from the settings of the keyboard itself to general system settings and even special features, and understanding this hierarchy is key to quickly solving the problem.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to completely disable the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi smartphones. We will look at the standard methods for the Mi Keyboard and Gboard, touch on the issues of system audio settings and pay attention to third-party solutions. You will learn to manage the audio profiles of your device, making the process of entering text as quiet and imperceptible as possible.
Turning off the sound in the standard Mi Keyboard
Most Xiaomi smartphones use the company’s own Mi Keyboard by default, which is deeply integrated into the MIUI shell, so its settings are often duplicated or overlapped by system parameters. To remove annoying clicks, you need to get into a specific menu that is not always obvious to the average user.
The first step is to go directly to the settings of the keyboard application itself. To do this, open your smartphone's Settings, scroll down to the Additional Settings section and select Language and Input. In the list that opens, find Keyboard Management or immediately go to the Mi Keyboard Settings if such option appears in the main settings menu.
Once you log into the keyboard control menu, you'll see a list of options available. We're interested in the audio and tactile section. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same. You need to find a switch marked as Sound on tap or similar.
Where to find the settings if the menu has changed?
Inside the sound menu, you'll see a volume slider. Move it to the far left position to 0 or just turn off the switchboard. It's important to note that some versions of the firmware have separate settings for press and space sound, so check all available sub-items in this section.
☑️ Checking the Mi Keyboard settings
Customization of sound effects in Gboard
Many users prefer to replace the standard keyboard with Google’s Gboard, which is famous for its functionality and predictive input. If your Xiaomi has this keyboard installed, the procedure for turning off the sound will be different, since Gboard has its own system-independent settings interface.
To start, call the keyboard in any type of input field, such as messenger or notes. On the Gboard toolbar, find the gear icon, which is usually located at the top of the keyboard next to the language change button or emoji, clicking on this character will open the settings menu of this particular application, rather than the system as a whole.
In the settings menu, scroll to Preferences, which is a collection of keyboard behaviors when typing, find Sound when you press the keys, and turn the switch to Off. This section often contains a vibration setting that you can turn off at the same time as the sound for complete silence.
| Parameter | Standard Mi Keyboard | Google Gboard | SwiftKey |
|---|---|---|---|
| The path to settings | System settings | The gear on the keyboard | Keyboard menu |
| Sound section | Sound and vibration | Preferences | Sound and vibration |
| Separate slider | There is. | No (on/off only) | There is. |
| System dependency | Tall. | Low. | Medium |
Note that Gboard updates can change the layout of interface elements. If you don't find a preference item, search inside the keyboard settings by typing the word "sound" in, saving time and quickly finding the right option, even if the menu has been flipped by the developers.
System settings of sound and vibration
Sometimes the problem lies not in a particular application, but in the global settings of the Android operating system. Xiaomi, like other manufacturers, has a level of system sounds that overlap the settings of individual applications. If the keyboard continues to make sounds even after disabling options inside it, you need to check the system profile.
Go to Settings -> Sound and Vibration. Here you are interested in the Additional Settings section (or just the list at the bottom of the screen, depending on the version of the shell). Find System Sounds or Interface Sounds. Disabling this option is guaranteed to remove all system clicks, including locking sound, charging sound and, importantly, keyboard sound.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling the system sounds of the interface will make the phone completely silent in terms of system notifications. You will not hear the sound of the screen lock or the sound of the charger connection, which in some cases can be uncomfortable.
You should also pay attention to Do Not Disturb. In modern versions of MIUI, this mode has flexible settings. You can set it so that it turns off interface sounds only at certain times of the day. To do this, go to the Do Not Disturb mode settings and activate the option to hide content and turn off sounds, making sure that the tick is opposite the item on system sounds.
Another important thing is the volume of the media and the volume of the call. In some scenarios, the sound of the keyboard is tied to the overall volume of the media. Try turning the overall volume down with the buttons on the body of the smartphone when the keyboard is active, and see if this affects the volume of clicks.
Use of “No Sound” mode and profiles
The fastest way to remove the sound on Xiaomi’s keyboard is to switch the device to No Sound or Vibration mode.It’s a global solution that instantly solves the problem in public places.The switch is usually in the notification curtain available from top to bottom by swipe.
However, simply switching mode is not enough if the settings are detailed, you can set the behavior of the "No Sound" mode in the Sound and Vibration menu. Make sure that the parameters of this mode prohibit the playback of any sounds, including system sounds. In some versions, HyperOS is a separate switchboard inside the profile settings.
For advanced users, it will be useful to create an automation scenario, and with the built-in Security app or third-party utilities, you can set the rule: "If it's 23:00 to 7:00, turn on No Sound mode." This will allow you to not worry about the forgotten switch and sleep well, knowing that the phone will not make a sound if you accidentally press it.
There's also a nuance to the headset connection, and if you have Bluetooth headphones on your phone, the keyboard sound can be broadcasted to them even if the phone speaker is off. Check the Bluetooth device settings, and sometimes there's a separate slider for system sounds that you need to turn off separately from the volume of the music.
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Use the Sound widget on your desktop to quickly switch profiles. Add it through the widget menu to put your phone in silent mode with a single touch before entering a movie room or meeting.
Third-party keyboards and their features
If Xiaomi’s regular tools don’t suit you, you can install an alternative keyboard from the Google Play store. Popular options like Yandex Keyboard, SwiftKey or Typewise have their own audio rendering engines that often ignore Xiaomi’s system settings.
Customization of sound in third-party applications usually occurs within their own menus. For example, SwiftKey requires you to click on the settings icon, select Sound and vibration, and disable the corresponding sliders. The advantage of these keyboards is that they often allow you to fine-tune the duration and volume of the sound, up to its absence, even if the system tries to impose its parameters.
When you install a new keyboard, Android will request permission to access the data entry, which is standard security procedure. Once you activate the new keyboard, the old one (Mi Keyboard) can be temporarily disabled in the Language and input menu to avoid conflicts and accidental switching during typing.
It is worth considering that some "light" versions of keyboards may not have a sound engine at all, which is an ideal solution for those who want to save battery life and be sure of silence.
Solving problems if the sound doesn't turn off
There are times when all settings are checked, the sliders are twisted to zero, and the sound is still heard when printing, which may indicate a software failure in the MIUI shell or application conflict, in which case deeper intervention is required.
First of all, try clearing the cache of the keyboard application. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All apps, find your keyboard (like Gboard or Mi Keyboard) and select Clear cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Data, as this can reset your vocabulary and learned words.
⚠️ Warning: If cleaning the cache didn't help, check if Mono-audio or other features are on. Sometimes the audio stream is redirected through availability channels, ignoring the standard volume settings.
Another reason could be a third-party app that intercepts audio output, and if you've recently installed equalizers, amplifiers, or call recording apps, try running your phone in Safe Mode (clamping the shutdown button and selecting the appropriate option when you reboot), if the sound is gone in Safe Mode, then one of the apps you installed is to blame.
In extreme cases, if the problem is systemic and is observed after updating the firmware, it can help to reset the sound settings to factory. This is done through the menu Advanced Settings -> Restore and Reset -> Reset (select only resetting the settings of Wi-Fi, mobile Internet and Bluetooth, as well as audio settings, if such an option is available separately, so as not to lose personal data).
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If the keyboard sound is not turned off by standard methods, the most likely cause is a conflict of Android system priorities or a bug in a particular MIUI update. Resetting special features settings often solves the problem.