How to turn off the keyboard sound on Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 14/15

Keyboard sounds on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying, especially if you type often in silence or at work. Although clicks are included by default in MIUI firmware, you can turn them off in a few seconds. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for different versions of the system (including MIUI 14 and MIUI 15), and also explain how to remove sounds in third-party keyboards like Gboard or SwiftKey.

The problem is that the keyboard sound settings are not hidden in an obvious way — they are not in the main Sound menu. Moreover, on some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), the path to options is different. We tested all methods on current firmware and collected 5 working methods, including a solution for cases where standard settings do not help.

Why is the keyboard sound not switched off through normal settings?

Many users find that even after the Sound and Vibration menu is turned off, the keyboard continues to click, and the reason is because of the MIUI architecture:

  • 🔊 The system keyboard (MiuiKeyboard) has separate sound settings not related to common audio profiles.
  • 📱 On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi). K60) Keyboard settings are duplicated in two places: in "Language and input" and in "Additional settings».
  • 🔄 After updating MIUI Sometimes the user keyboard settings are reset and the sound is switched on automatically.
  • 🛠️ In rare cases, the fault of the firmware - for example, in MIUI 14.0.4. POCO F4 Keyboard sound not disabled due to com.miui.system error.

If you have already tried to turn off the sound through Settings → Sounds, but nothing has changed, do not rush to reset your phone to the factory settings.

📊 What keyboard do you use on Xiaomi?
Standard MIUI Keyboard
Gboard (Google)
SwiftKey
Another.
I don't know.

Method 1: Turn off the sound in the settings of the MIUI system keyboard

This is the most reliable method for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, and the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-15:

  1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
  2. Go to the section Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
  3. Tap on MiuiKeyboard (or MIUI Keyboard).
  4. Select keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
  5. Turn off the slider Key Sound (and Key Vibration if necessary).

On some firmware, the path may be slightly different. For example, on Xiaomi 12T with MIUI 14, you need to go to Settings → System → Language and Input → Virtual Keyboard → MiuiKeyboard → Settings → Sound when pressed.

Make sure you use a standard MIUI keyboard (not Gboard)

Check the version of MIUI in "Settings → About the phone"

Restart your phone after the changes

- Update the firmware if the sound is not switched off-->

⚠️ Warning: If you still hear clicks after you turn off the sound in your keyboard settings, check to see if you have a customized theme, some of which from the Mi Theme Store override system sounds, including the keyboard. To fix this, reset the theme to standard or turn off sounds in the theme settings.

Method 2: Turning off sounds through “Sounds and Vibrations” (alternative path)

In some versions of MIUI (e.g., on the Redmi 10 or POCO M4 Pro), the keyboard sound settings are duplicated in the main sound menu.

  1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
  2. Scroll down to the System Sounds section.
  3. Slip on the keyboard sounds (or dial sounds).
  4. Select the option No sound or move the slider to the position Off.

If there is no such item, it is transferred to the keyboard settings on your model (see Method 1). Also note that in some MIUI localizations (for example, for India), this section may be called Keyboard tones.

Xiaomi modelMIUI versionThe Way to Setting the Keyboard Sound
Xiaomi 13/13 ProMIUI 14–15Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → MiuiKeyboard → Sound and vibration
Redmi Note 12MIUI 14Settings → Sounds and vibration → System sounds → Keyboard sounds
POCO X5 ProMIUI 14 (Global)Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Settings → Sound
Xiaomi 11TMIUI 13Settings → Sound → Other Sounds → Keyboard Sound

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If you can still hear clicks in your keyboard settings after you turn off the sound, try clearing the MiuiKeyboard app cache. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → MiuiKeyboard → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Turn off sound in third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey, etc.)

If you're using a third-party keyboard, rather than a standard MIUI keyboard (like Google's Gboard or Microsoft's SwiftKey), the audio settings are inside the app itself.

  1. Open any field to enter text (such as Notes) to make the keyboard appear.
  2. Put the pin on the gear badge (⚙️) keyboard.
  3. Select Settings → Sound when pressed.
  4. Turn off the slider Keyboard Sound.

For SwiftKey, the path is: Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration → Keyboard sound. If you use another keyboard, look for the same section in its settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Third-party keyboards can conflict with system sounds. If you have clicks left after you turn off the Gboard sound, try making Gboard the default keyboard in your language and input settings. → Supplemental settings → Language and input → Current keyboard and select Gboard.

What if the keyboard sound turns on after the update?
After the MIUI update, the audio settings are sometimes reset.This is because system applications (including MiuiKeyboard) are reinstalled.To avoid the problem: 1. Before updating, back up the settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup. 2. After the update, check the keyboard settings again. 3. If the sound is turned on itself, try resetting the MiuiKeyboard app (see tip above).

Method 4: Using Do Not Disturb Mode to Temporarily Shut Down

If you need to quickly turn off all sounds, including the keyboard, but not permanently, use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode:

  1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
  2. Press and hold the bell icon (🔔) pre-menu.
  3. Choose Not to Disturb.
  4. Set the time of action or leave the mode manually turned on.

In this mode, all system sounds will be turned off, including keyboard clicks, but notifications will remain in the status bar. Note that Do Not Disturb does not affect media sounds (music, video) if they are played.

To set exceptions (e.g., leave alarm sounds), go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Do Not Disturb → Rules.

Method 5: Radical Method – Disabling System Sounds via ADB (for Advanced)

If none of the methods helped, and the sound of the keyboard is very annoying, you can turn it off at the system level using the help of the keyboard. ADB-This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge.

Warning: improper use of ADB can cause your phone to malfunction.

  1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times until the message “You’re a developer” appears). Then go back to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options → Debugging over USB.
  2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
  3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
  4. Turn off the keyboard sound with the command: adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0 This will turn off all system sounds, including the keyboard.
  5. If you want to turn off only the keyboard, use: adb shell settings put system keyboard_sound 0

To get the sounds back, replace the 0 with the 1 commands above, a technique that works on most Xiaomi devices, but on some custom firmware, it may not work.

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Disabling sounds via ADB is an extreme method, and try all other methods before using it, as it can affect other system sounds (such as screen lock or notification sounds).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the keyboard is turned off, users sometimes face unexpected problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

  • 🔇 Sound comes back after you reboot. Reason: reset due to system optimization. Solution: disable auto-optimization in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization (Look for MiuiKeyboard and select Unlimited).
  • 🎵 Clicks are only heard in some applications, and the reason is that the app uses its own keyboard (e.g., the keyboard, VK Solution: Turn off the sound in the settings of a particular application or use a third-party keyboard.
  • 🔊 The keyboard sound is quieter, but it's not gone completely.
  • 📱 There's no keyboard sound settings. MIUI Solution: upgrade the system or install a third-party keyboard.

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the keyboard to the standard settings.

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find MiuiKeyboard and tap it.
  3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
  4. Reboot the phone.

After resetting, all keyboard settings (including dictionary and themes) will return to factory settings, but the sound should turn off.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Can I turn off the keyboard sound for specific applications only?
No, at the system level, MIUI doesn't allow you to customize keyboard sounds for each application, but you can: Use a third-party keyboard (like Gboard) and turn off the sound in its settings. Some applications (like WhatsApp) have their own keyboard settings — check them out.
Why did the keyboard sound turn on itself after the MIUI update?
This is a well-known MIUI problem: when major updates (e.g., from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14) reset the settings of some system applications, including the keyboard. Solution: Go to the keyboard settings and turn off the sound again. Check if other settings (e.g., language or theme) reset. To avoid this problem in the future, back up the settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup before upgrading.
Is there a way to turn off keyboard sound without accessing settings (e.g. locked phone)?summary> If the phone is locked (e.g. forgot the pattern lock), turn off the keyboard sound without resetting the settings is impossible. Options: Reset the phone to factory settings via Recovery Mode (data will be deleted!). If you have Mi Account enabled, try unlocking the device through the official Xiaomi website. On some models (e.g. Redmi 9), the keyboard sound can be turned off via voice assistant (hold the button home and say: "Disolve it on everyone's sound").
How to turn off the keyboard vibration if the sound is already off?
The keyboard vibration is set separately from the sound. To turn it off: Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → MiuiKeyboard → Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration. Turn off the keyboard slider. If this is not the case, try: In Gboard: Settings → Vibration when pressed. In SwiftKey: Settings → Sound and vibration → Key Vibration.
Can you keep the keyboard sound but make it quieter?
Yes, MIUI has the ability to adjust the volume of system sounds separately from media and notifications. To do this: Open Settings → Sounds and vibrations. Press Volume (or Volume Levels). Reduce the slider System sounds (usually the average slider) This will reduce the volume of all system sounds, including the keyboard, but will not turn them off completely.