How to remove the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods

The sound of keystrokes on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can be annoying — especially if you often type in quiet places or at night. Despite the fact that MIUI offers flexible audio settings, not everyone knows exactly where the option to turn off key signals is hiding. Moreover, depending on the firmware version and the type of keyboard (standard MIUI or Gboard from Google), the path to settings may differ.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off the keyboard sound on the Redmi Note 10/11/12/13, Redmi 9/10/11 and other models with MIUI 12-14. You will also learn how to remove vibration when typing and what to do if the sound does not disappear even after changes in settings.

If you use a third-party keyboard (like SwiftKey or Fleksy), the algorithm will be different, we'll talk about that too. And for those who have encountered the "sound returns after reboot" bug, we'll give you workarounds.

1.Switch off the sound in the standard MIUI keyboard

The standard MIUI keyboard (aka Mi Keyboard) is installed by default on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones. To turn off the pressing sound, follow the following steps:

✅ Step 1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes) and call the keyboard.

✅ Step 2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) In the top panel of the keyboard - it is quick access to settings.

✅ Step 3. In the settings menu, look for the Sound and Vibration section (or Sound Effects in older versions). MIUI).

✅ Step 4: Turn the slider Sound of the keys off -- you can turn off the vibration if it's in the way.

If there is no gear icon, go to the keyboard settings through the system menu:

Make sure the keyboard is active in the current app

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)

Close the background applications (they can block changes)

Restart your phone after the changes (unless the sound is lost)-->

Important! In some versions of MIUI 13-14, the keyboard sound option can be hidden behind additional parameters. If you don't see it right away, tap the Additional settings at the bottom of the screen.

2. Turn off the sound in Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Xiaomi Redmi users install Gboard as an alternative to the standard keyboard, to remove the sound of pressing in it:

🔹 Method 1 (quick):

1. Open the keyboard in any application.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) top-panel.
3. Select Settings → Sound when pressed.
4. Turn off the slider.

🔹 Method 2 (through system settings):

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard from the list.
3. Press Settings → Sound when pressed and deactivate the option.

Gboard also allows you to turn off vibration and sound when deleting characters (the Sound option is erased). If the sound remains after the changes, try clearing the keyboard cache:

1. Settings → Applications → Application management.
2. Find Gboard, press Warehouse → Clear the cache.

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If the sound of the keyboard is gone, but there was a system "ticking" when dialing - check the settings of the sound circuit in Settings → Sound → System sounds.

3. Why doesn't the keyboard sound turn off?

Sometimes users of Xiaomi Redmi are faced with a situation where the sound of the keyboard continues to play despite all the manipulations.

🛑 Reason 1: Conflict with Systemic Sounds

MIUI has a separate system sound setting that can override the keyboard settings to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → System sounds.
2. Turn off the slider Pressing Sound (if any).

🛑 Reason 2: Resetting keyboard settings

If you've recently updated MIUI or reset your settings, the keyboard settings could go back to factory settings.

• 🔄 Update your keyboard via Google Play (for Gboard) or Software Update (for Mi Keyboard).
• 📱 Reset the keyboard if the reset didn't help.

🛑 Reason 3: Bug in MIUI 13–14

In some builds of MIUI 13.0.x–14.0.x, the keyboard sound may become stuck due to an error in the MediaAudioService service.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Show all applications.
2. Find MediaAudioService, click Stop and Clear the cache.
3. Reboot the phone.

4. Turning off vibration when typing

Along with the sound, many users want to remove the vibration of the keyboard, and depending on the type of keyboard, the algorithm differs:

📱 For the Mi Keyboard (standard):

1. Open the keyboard settings (icon) ⚙️ on the panel or through the settings → Language and input).
2. Go to Sound and Vibration.
3. Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed.

📱 For Gboard:

1. Go to Gboard Settings → Vibration when pressed.
2. Choose No Vibration or Reduce Intensity.

⚠️ Note: In some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the keyboard vibration is tied to the system vibration. If switching off the keyboard settings didn't help, check:

1. Settings → Sound → Vibration.
2. Turn off the vibration when you touch it.

Important for Redmi owners with MIUI 14: In this version, the keyboard vibration can be controlled through the “Tactile Effects” menu (Settings → Additional → Special Features → Tactile Effects).

5. Alternative methods of turning off sound

If the standard methods didn’t work, try these workarounds:

🔧 Method 1: Do not disturb mode"

Activation of Do Not Disturb mode turns off all system sounds, including the keyboard:

1. Swipe down the notification bar and hold the Do Not Disturb icon.
2. Select Settings → Rules → Add Rule → Apps.
3. Add the keyboard to the exceptions (if you need to leave other sounds).

🔧 Method 2: Use of the ADB (advanced)

If the sound of the keyboard is sewn into the firmware, it can be turned off via ADB:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0

⚠️ Attention: This method requires an unlocked bootloader and enabled Debugging by USB. Misuse ADB It can cause malfunctions in the phone.

🔧 Method 3: Third-party keyboards without sound

If nothing helps, install an alternative keyboard without sound effects:

• 🎹 SwiftKey (from Microsoft) – allows you to completely disable sounds.
• ⌨️ Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with flexible settings.
• 🔠 Simple Keyboard – an open source project without unnecessary effects.

Table: Comparison of methods of switching off sound

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to turn off the keyboard sound, Xiaomi Redmi users often make these mistakes:

❌ Mistake 1: Wrong keyboard

Many people forget that a phone can have multiple keyboards installed. Before settings, check which keyboard is active:

1. Open any text field.
2. Swipe down the notification bar – the name of the current keyboard will appear there.

❌ Mistake 2: Cash not cleared

After the settings change, the sound may remain due to the cached data.

1. Settings → Applications → Application management.
2. Select the keyboard → Storage → Clear the cache.

❌ Error 3: Update resets settings

After updating MIUI or Gboard, the keyboard settings can return to factory settings.

• 🔄 Turn off auto-update for Gboard on Google Play.
• 📱 Make a backup of settings through Settings → Xiaomi account → Backup.

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If the keyboard sound doesn't turn off in any way, check your phone for viruses. Some malware blocks changes to your system settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions