Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, which are powered by MIUI and HyperOS shells, offer users ample personalization options, but some system sounds can be annoying at inappropriate times, especially when typing audio is on default on many devices and can distract people or the owner in quiet rooms.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can make the printing process silent, regardless of the version of the operatic system or the model of your gadget, learn how to manage the settings of Gboard, the MIUI system keyboard, and learn how to use Do Not Disturb mode for full control over audio notifications. Understanding these nuances will help you set up the device as comfortably as possible.
We're going to look at not only software, but also tactile recoil, which is often paired with audio signals. Sometimes users want to remove only sound, leaving vibration, or vice versa, so it's important to understand the difference between these features in the settings menu. Let's dive into the technical details and remove the unnecessary noise.
The main reasons for the appearance of sounds in print
Before we go into disabling features, we need to understand where the sound is coming from. In the Android ecosystem that Xiaomi devices use, a separate keyboard application is responsible for text input, which can be a standard system component or a third-party solution downloaded from the Google Play store, and it is inside this application that the audio settings are stored.
Users often confuse keyboard sound with system interface sounds, such as clicking on menus or locking the screen. It is important to distinguish between these concepts, as they are regulated in different sections. Audio (audio feedback) when printing is a separate parameter that takes precedence over general audio settings, unless the silent mode is activated.
Also, you should consider that some of the themes downloaded through the Themes app may have their own audio-associative series. If you changed the visual style of the interface, a new sound scheme could be installed along with the new icons, including key clicks, in which case simply changing the volume will not help, you need to get into the settings of the the theme or keyboard itself.
Turning off the sound in the standard Gboard keyboard
Most of Xiaomi’s global smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, a powerful, flexible tool that allows you to control input behavior in detail, and you don’t need superuser rights or complex code manipulation to remove sound.
Open any application that requires text input, such as a message or note, to call the keyboard on the screen. In the top toolbar, find the gear icon, which is the input to the Gboard settings. If there is no icon, press and hold the comma or emoji button, select Settings from the menu that appears.
In the menu that opens, find a section called "Preferences" or "Settings," and that's where the switches that are responsible for multimedia tracking your actions are hidden, and you need to find "Click Sound" and put the slider inactive.
☑️ Checking Gboard settings
Note that some versions of the HyperOS shell may have slightly different paths, so if you didn't find the right switch right away, search inside the keyboard settings by entering the word "sound." The system will tell you the menu item you want.
Settings of the MIUI system keyboard
In devices designed for the Chinese market or with global firmware installed but using the native MIUI keyboard, the algorithm of actions will be different. Here, the settings are often integrated deeper into the overall language and input management system, which can confuse the inexperienced user.
Go to the general Settings of your smartphone and scroll through the list to “Additional” or “Extended Settings.” We are interested in the Language and Input section. This displays all the input methods you have installed, and you need to select “Keyboard Management” or go straight to the active MIUI keyboard settings.
Inside the keyboard menu, look for the "Sound and Vibration" tab, or just "Sound." Unlike Gboard, there can be a separate volume slider specifically for the keyboard, which is independent of the overall volume of the system. Make sure it's twisted to zero or turned off completely.
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI The sound of the keyboard is rigidly tied to the volume of the system notifications. If there is no separate slider, try to reduce the volume of the notifications with the volume buttons when the keyboard clicks.
Also in the system keyboard is the "Screen Lock Sound" feature, which is sometimes mistaken for the sound of the keyboard. Be careful when turning off settings so as not to lose important audio signals of the security system.
Control through the "Do Not Disturb" mode
If you need to temporarily remove all sounds, including the keyboard, the most effective way is to use Do Not Disturb mode, which blocks all audible notifications except those marked as exceptions (such as alarm clocks or calls from favorite contacts).
You can activate it through the quick access bar (curtain), swipe from top to bottom. Find the moon or star icon depending on the Android version. However, to ensure that this mode is guaranteed to drown out the keyboard, you need to check its detailed settings.
Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. Make sure that the mode is not allowed to play any system sounds. Some users mistakenly believe that this mode only works for incoming calls, but it effectively manages multimedia interrupts as well.
Hidden Mode Settings Do not Disturb
This mode is especially relevant in cinemas, meetings or the library, and provides complete silence without having to climb into the keyboard settings and change them manually.
Difference Between Sound and Vibration
Many users tend to turn off the sound, but forget about vibration, which is also a form of feedback. On Xiaomi devices, these two settings are often side by side, but are independently adjustable. You can have a silent but vibrating keyboard, or vice versa.
In the keyboard settings (both Gboard and MIUI), there is a separate slider called Vibration on Press. If your goal is absolute silence and no tactile sensation, remember to turn this option off, which is especially important for saving battery power, since the vibrator motor consumes energy.
There's also the concept of adaptive vibration, which is enhanced by fast printing, and if you turn off the sound but the vibration is still there, it can become more noticeable, and it's recommended that you test different combinations of settings to find the perfect balance for your sensations.
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To quickly check your settings, open notes and type a test phrase, which will allow you to instantly evaluate the result of changes without having to write someone a real message.
The table below compares the main settings for the two most popular keyboards on Xiaomi devices:
| Parameter | Gboard | MIUI keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| The Way to Sound | Settings → Preferences | Settings → Sound and vibration |
| Separate volume slider | No (on/off) | Often |
| The influence of the "No Sound" regime | Complete. | Depends on the version. |
| Location on the menu | Inside the keyboard app | System settings |
Use of third-party keyboards
If you don’t like the standard Xiaomi and Google tools, you can always install an alternative from the Play Market, and popular options like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard have their own sound management algorithms that may be more understandable.
When you install a third-party keyboard, the system will ask for permission to use it, and when you activate the language and input menu, a new item will appear with the name of the installed program, and the logic of turning off the sound there is similar: look for the section "Sounds", "Audio" or "Preferences".
The advantage of third-party solutions is often to have pre-made profiles, such as a Night or No Sound profile that automatically disables all unnecessary effects, including animation and sound, saving time manually adjusting each setting.
⚠️ Note: Only install keyboards from trusted sources, such as Google Play.Third-party text entry apps have access to everything you type, including passwords and map data.
Some enthusiasts use specialized keyboards for minimalists, which by default have no sounds or even visual effects, focusing solely on typing speed.
Solving problems if the sound doesn't turn off
There are times when seemingly all settings are checked, but the annoying click remains, which may be due to a software failure or application conflict. First of all, try to reboot the device. This is a standard procedure that cleans temporary files and resets the hanging processes.
If the reboot didn't work, check if any theme is activated. Themes can overwrite system sounds. Try temporarily switching to the standard "Classic" theme and checking if the sound is gone. It's also worth clearing the keyboard app cache through the Apps menu in your phone's settings.
In rare cases, the problem is that you get your system files damaged after you update MIUI or HyperOS, and if nothing works, you can reset your keyboard to factory settings, and that will bring it back to its original state, and you'll have to reset your vocabulary and preferences, but the sound glitch will likely disappear.
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If standard methods do not work, resetting keyboard settings to factory settings in 99% of cases solves the problem of stuck sound settings.
Remember that in some secure-input games or applications (such as banking apps), system sounds can be blocked automatically regardless of your settings, as this requires the application’s security policy.