How to turn off the keyboard sound on Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

The sound of keys when typing on Xiaomi can annoy not only you, but also others - especially in quiet places or during important meetings. Despite the fact that by default MIUI includes sound effects to "improve the user experience", many owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi prefer to work in silence. Fortunately, you can turn off this sound in several ways - both through standard settings and through hidden system functions.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for different firmware versions (including MIUI 14 and MIUI 15), and what to do if the sound returns after the update. We’ll focus on the unique problem with the Gboard keyboard on some POCO models, where the standard shutdown doesn’t work. If you’re looking for a way to get rid of clicks once and for all, you’re on the right track.

Why does Xiaomi have a keyboard and can it be fixed?

The typing sound effects are part of the proprietary MIUI interface that Xiaomi is developing based on Android. By default, the system includes three types of sounds:

• 🔊 Key clicks – short sound when pressing any keyboard button.
• 🎵 Input melodies – musical notes with prolonged retention or swipe.
• 🔄 Vibration – tactile response (sometimes works even when the sound is turned off).

On most models (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13, POCO X5, etc.) these sounds are controlled through the keyboard settings, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Nana MIUI 14 and newer path to settings has changed - now it's hidden deeper.
• 🔧 Some third-party keyboards (such as Gboard or SwiftKey) ignore system settings.
• 🔄 After the software update, the sound can turn on automatically - it is a bug MIUI, which has been dating since 2022.

The good news is that all of these problems are solvable, and we'll show you how to turn off the sound on the standard MIUI keyboard, in Gboard, and also through the engineering menu (for advanced users).

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

If you use a built-in keyboard from Xiaomi (it is called the Keyboard). MIUI Or Xiaomi Keyboard, the easiest way to do this is to use system settings. MIUI 12–15 and Android 11–14.

How to do this:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard - this will cause the settings menu.
4. Select Sound and Vibration (or Input Settings on older versions).
5. Turn off the sliders: 🔇 Keyboard sound 🎶 Input melody (if any) 📳 Vibration upon pressing (optional)

If there is no cog icon, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. Click on the Virtual Keyboard (or Keyboard Management).
3. Select MIUI Keyboard → Settings → Sound and vibration.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) post-update MIUI 14.0.5+ Keyboard settings may be reset. If the sound is back, repeat the procedure or use Method 3 (via the engineering menu).

Method 2: How to remove the sound in Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Xiaomi users install Gboard, a keyboard from Google that is considered more convenient, but its audio settings do not synchronize with the system parameters of MIUI, so you will have to disable clicks separately.

Instructions for Gboard (relevant to version 12.0+):

1. Open any text box and call Gboard.
2. Click on the three-point icon (⋮) keyboard.
3. Select Settings → Sound when pressed.
4. Turn off the slider Keyboard Sound.
5. Go back and turn off the vibration when pressed (if necessary).

If no Sound is pressed:

• 🔄 Check that Gboard is updated to the latest version on Google Play.
• 📱 On some firmware MIUI (Like Redmi. 10C) Gboard can block access to audio settings, in which case Method 4 (via the ADB).

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If you can still hear it when you turn off the Gboard sound, try reinstalling the app. Sometimes it helps to clear the cache: Settings → Apps → Gboard → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Turning off sound through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work (e.g., on the customized POCO X3 Pro), you can use the engineering menu, which requires caution, but allows you to turn off the sound at the system level.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##3646633## (some models may require ##4636##).
2. You will be taken to EngineerMode. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio.
3. Click Volume and find the parameters: 🔊 Touch Sound (set the value 0) 🎵 Keyboard Sound (set 0)

Save the settings and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other settings in the engineering menu, this may cause malfunction of the speakers or microphone. If after the changes the sound is completely lost (including music and calls), reset:

##3646633## → Audio → Restore Default

Method 4: Disable audio via ADB (for all versions of MIUI)

If none of the previous methods worked, the most reliable way is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is Google’s official tool that allows you to manage system settings through a computer.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (original so there are no connection issues).
• 📥 Installed drivers ADB Fastboot (you can download from Google website).
• 📱 The phone is enabled by the developer mode and debugging by USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until you become a developer!
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include: 🔧 Debugging by USB 🔄 Unlocking OEM (optionally, but recommended)

ADB

Command line.

Windows

Terminal

macOS/Linux

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0

This command disables all system sounds, including the keyboard.

adb shell settings put system keyboard_sound 0

adb reboot

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB If you've lost the sound of the notification or alarm after you've run it, return the settings with the command:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 1

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ADB-Teams are the most versatile method that works even on custom firmware, but it requires a computer and basic command line skills to use.

Method 5: Using third-party keyboards without sound

If you don't want to go through the settings, you can just install an alternative keyboard, where the sound is turned off by default. Here are the best options for Xiaomi:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. Turn on the downloaded keyboard and set it by default.
4. Open the keyboard settings and make sure the sound is turned off (usually Sound or Feedback).

💡 Tip: If you switch between languages frequently, SwiftKey or Gboard can configure hotkeys for a quick switch without sound.

What if the sound of the keyboard returns after the update?

Many Xiaomi users are faced with the fact that after updating MIUI, the keyboard sound turns on automatically.This is a well-known bug that is associated with the fact that the system resets some of the default settings.

How to fix it:

• 🔄 Reset keyboard settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find the keyboard. MIUI (Press the Warehouse. → Clear the data. ⚠️ Note: This will delete all saved words and auto-replacement settings!

Recruitment:

MIUI

Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select an Update Pack

Use of Tasker:

Tasker

If nothing works, there are two options:

1. Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no such problems.
2. Contact Xiaomi Support via the official website or live chat in Mi Community.

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The bug that automatically turns on the keyboard sound after the MIUI update has been known since 2021. Xiaomi has not yet released an official fix, so the only reliable way is to use ADB or third-party keyboards.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard sound on Xiaomi