Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often encounter intrusive clicking while printing, which may not be appropriate in quiet rooms. Standard system settings sometimes hide the right switches, forcing users to look for difficult ways to solve the problem. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to eliminate the audio input signals on devices with MIUI shells and the new HyperOS.
To make matters worse, recent versions of the firmware have significantly redesigned the settings menu, and the sound of the keyboard can be adjusted in both the general settings of the system and the individual settings of the input application itself, and understanding this hierarchy will help you quickly find the right control lever and make using your smartphone comfortable.
We’ll look at not only the standard MIUI keyboard, but also the popular Gboard, and also touch on the vibration issues that often come in tandem with sound effects. Even if you have a third-party printer installed, the setup principles will be similar, making this guide a versatile tool for any user.
Customization of system interface sounds in MIUI and HyperOS
Before you go into the deep settings of a particular application, it is worth checking the overall system volume level for user actions. In the shells from Xiaomi, there is a separate slider responsible for all system clicks, including pressing menu buttons and virtual keyboard.
To access these settings, you need to open the main settings menu of your device. Find a section that could be called "Sound and Vibration" or simply "Sounds," depending on the version of your operating system.
⚠️ Note: Disabling system sounds in this section may also remove clicks when you lock the screen or press navigation buttons if they are used.
Within the audio menu, look for "Additional Sounds" or "System Sounds," which is where the switch that globally prohibits audio from playing when interacting with the interface is often hidden, and if you want to save notification sounds but remove the clicks of the print, this is the most effective method.
- 🔊 Open Settings and go to the Sound and Vibration section.
- 🔊 Find the Additional Sounds subsection (may be in the three-dot menu in the corner).
- 🔊 Turn off the switchboard Lock Sound and Keyboard Sound if they are active.
It's worth noting that some HyperOS models have changed the logic of this partition, so it can now offer a more subtle setup, separating interface sounds from typing sounds. If you didn't find the right switch right away, try searching by settings by typing "touch sound."
Sound control in the standard MIUI keyboard
The standard input app, which is pre-installed on all of the brand’s smartphones, has its own independent settings. Even if you’ve turned off system sounds, Xiaomi’s keyboard can continue to emit signals because its internal setting priority is above global settings.
To get into the control menu, you don't have to look for an app icon on your desktop. You just have to call the keyboard in any input field, such as in contact search or messenger. At the top of the keyboard panel, there's usually a tool bar where you want to find the settings icon (cog).
In the menu that opens, you should select Settings or Additional. This is the section "Sound and vibration" or "Preferences." This is the block where all the options for audio feedback when printing are concentrated. Make sure you are in the active layout profile if there are more than one.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
When you turn off the sound, you should check the different applications, sometimes messengers or social networks may have their own audio settings that override the system, but in 95% of cases, you just need to change the settings on the keyboard itself.
- 🔧 Call the keyboard and click on the gear icon.
- 🔧 Go to the Settings menu → Preferences.
- 🔧 Find the Sound item when you press the keys and move the switch to the off position.
It's important to understand that updating the keyboard app through the GetApps store or Google Play may reset some user settings. If the sound comes back after the update, the procedure will have to be repeated. This is the standard software behavior aimed at applying new default profiles.
Customization of sound effects in Gboard
Many users prefer to replace standard input with a solution from Google — Gboard. This application has more flexible functionality and often better predicts text. However, here too, the audio settings can be turned on by default, creating discomfort when using a smartphone in silence.
The Gboard interface is different from the standard one, but the logic remains the same. You need to get into the keyboard settings menu, which is called by a long comma tap or through the settings button in the top panel.
⚠️ Note: Gboard has a separate setting for the tap sound and the swipe sound when you finish the action. Make sure you turn off the one that is bothering you.
In the Preferences section, you'll see a slider called "Keystroke Sound" slider, move it to the leftmost position, and you can also adjust the volume of the press if you don't need to shut down completely, but in most cases, users choose the full one.
Gboard's secret function
A unique feature of Gboard is the ability to customize the sound for different input languages, although the global switch usually covers all of them. If you use multiple languages, check that the settings have applied to all active layouts.
- 🎹 Open the Gboard settings through the gear icon.
- 🎹 Select the Preferences item in the category list.
- 🎹 Turn off the Sound option when you press the keys.
Remember that Gboard is closely integrated with Google services. If you have Voice Dialing enabled, it may have its own audio cues that are customized separately under Voice Input, which is important for those who often dictate messages.
Comparison of methods of turning off sound in different shells
The different versions of MIUI firmware and the HyperOS transition have made adjustments to the settings, and to make it easier for you to navigate, we have prepared a comparison table that shows where to look for the switches depending on the version of the system.
| System version | The path to sound settings | Switch location | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 / 13 | Settings → Sound and vibration | Additional sounds | Global shutdown |
| MIUI 14 | Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds | Separate switcher | Division into lock and keyboard |
| HyperOS 1.0 | Settings → Sound and vibration | Inside the keyboard menu | Priority of application settings |
| Android Go | Settings → System → Language and input | Virtual keyboard | Simplified menu |
As you can see from the table, with each new version, developers try to bring the keyboard audio settings directly into the input application, removing them from the general system settings, so that the user can flexibly control the behavior of the tool he is currently using.
If you use custom firmware or a global version with relocation, the item names may differ slightly, in which case the key reference is the gear icon on the keyboard panel itself, as it leads to the internal settings of the application regardless of the shell.
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Settings inside the keyboard app itself always take precedence over the general system settings of Xiaomi sound.
Solving sound problems in third-party keyboards
If you use third-party solutions like SwiftKey, Yandex Keyboard or others, the customization logic remains similar.Virtually all developers follow Android standards by placing audio effects management under Preferences or Sound & Vibration inside their app's settings.
Problems can arise if the app does not have the necessary permissions or runs in the background with the limitations of Xiaomi's energy saving system. Sometimes the sound can disappear or, conversely, appear chaotic due to aggressive battery optimization.
To fix such failures, try clearing the keyboard app cache. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard, and select Clear Cache. This won't delete your dictionaries, but will update the configuration files.
- 📱 Go to the smartphone settings.
- 📱 Select Apps and find your keyboard.
- 📱 Click Clear the cache and restart the device.
It’s also worth checking whether Do Not Disturb or Silent Mode is enabled at the system level, which can conflict with the settings of individual applications. In some scenarios, the system forcibly turns on the keyboard sound so that the user feels the response even if the overall sound is turned off.
Additional tips for tactile response setting
After you turn off the audio, many users notice that typing is less comfortable because the audio response is gone, and you can compensate with vibration. On Xiaomi smartphones, the keyboard vibration setting is also in the settings menu of the input application itself.
You can adjust the duration of the vibration or turn it off completely if you prefer absolute silence and no tactile sensations. New versions of HyperOS have the ability to adjust the vibration force for different actions, making using your smartphone more personalized.
⚠️ Warning: Excessive use of keyboard vibrations may slightly increase battery consumption, especially on older models of smartphones with worn-out batteries.
Some users prefer to use live keyboard themes, which may have their own audio packages. If you change the theme and the sound is back, check the theme settings. Perhaps the sound profile comes bundled with a new visual style.
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Use the theme “Classic” or “Material design” in the keyboard settings if you want to be sure that there are no hidden sound effects in the design.