How to turn off the sound of keystrokes on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s line of smartphones running MIUI or HyperOS shells offer users a wide range of interface personalization. However, standard settings often include audio-based actions that can be annoying in silence or distracting when working, especially the typing sound that is activated by default on most devices.

Clicking speakers constantly every time you touch virtual buttons on the screen quickly tires your ears, and it can also give off your activity in the theater, in a meeting, or in the library, even if the main mode of the phone is set to silent. Understanding where the audio settings are hiding allows you to instantly solve this problem.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to turn off the keyboard sound on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices. We will consider not only the standard ways through system settings, but also the specific nuances of working with the popular Gboard keyboard, which is preinstalled on most global firmware versions.

The main reasons for the appearance of sounds when entering text

Before we start disabling functions, it's helpful to understand what exactly triggers the audio response. In the Android ecosystem, a separate mixing channel is responsible for playing system tunes, which means that even when the music or the call is turned off, the system sounds can continue to work independently.

Often users confuse the sound of pressing with vibration. In Xiaomi devices, these parameters are separated, but visually and tactile can be perceived as a whole. If you turn off the audio, but the phone still twitches when printing, then the tactile recoil is active, which needs to be adjusted separately.

It’s also worth considering that some third-party text-entry applications may have their own system-independent settings, so if standard methods don’t work, the problem may lie in the settings of the keyboard application itself.

• 🔊 System channel "UI Sounds" is responsible for clicking buttons and dials.
• 📱 Settings of a specific keyboard (such as Gboard or SwiftKey) take precedence over general settings.
• ⚙️ Do Not Disturb Mode does not always turn off interface sounds unless explicitly stated in its settings.

⚠️ Warning: Shutting down system sounds completely can cause you to stop hearing confirmation of actions, such as locking a screen or sending a message, if vibration is not turned on.

Disconnecting the sound through MIUI system settings

The most reliable way to remove intrusive clicks is to use the global operating system settings. The interface of MIUI and the new HyperOS is slightly different visually, but the logic of the arrangement of the elements remains similar. You will need to find the section responsible for sounds and vibrations.

You have to be careful in the menu that opens, because the general volume slider doesn't affect system clicks, so you have to scroll down to the "Advanced" block or find a separate "UI Sounds" switch, which controls the audio of the touches.

Once this item is deactivated, the phone will stop making any sounds when navigating menus, dialing and typing system-based text, a universal solution that works for most embedded applications.

If you use In-Pack mode or special themes, they can overwrite system audio settings, in which case it is recommended to check the active theme or reset the sound settings to factory values through the recovery menu.

So if the sound reappears without your input, check this item first.

Adjusting the sound signals in Gboard

Google’s Gboard keyboard is the standard for most Xiaomi smartphones sold outside of China.It has its own set of settings that can ignore system limitations.To control the sound directly in the app, you need to go to its menu.

Press and hold the comma or the gummy icon in the bottom row of the keyboard to call the menu, or find the gear icon in the top hint bar. In the list that opens, select Settings, and then go to Preferences.

This is the keystroke sound switch, which is the keystroke sound switch, and it's the silent typer that you can use when you're printing, even if the system sounds on the Android interface are active, and it's the most effective method for people who type a lot.

You can also set the vibration when you press it, if you want to leave a tactile response, but remove the sound. The duration of the vibration is also regulated by a slider below, which makes the response barely noticeable or, conversely, more pronounced.

⚠️ Warning: Updating the Gboard app through Play Market may return sound settings to default values.

Sound management in third-party keyboards

Users often install alternative keyboards, such as Yandex Keyboard, SwiftKey or Grammarly, and the principle of turning off the sound is similar, but the paths to settings may differ, and the switch you want is usually located in the Sound and Vibration section inside the settings of the app itself.

For example, in SwiftKey, you need to go to the settings, select Sound and Vibration, and remove the “Push Sound” slider. In the Yandex keyboard, a similar option is located in the “Sound and Vibration” → “Key Sound”.

If you use dedicated keyboards for gamers or programming, they may not have built-in sounds, relying solely on Android system settings.

• 🎹 SwiftKey has its sound settings set to a separate sub-menu.
• 🇷🇺 Yandex.Keyboard allows you to adjust the volume of clicks separately from vibration.
• 🎮 Gaming keyboards are often devoid of sound effects to save resources.

It's worth noting that some heavy-duty keyboards with rich animation can make sounds not only when you press, but also when you switch languages or activate the microphone.

Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

Do Not Disturb is a powerful tool that allows you to create silent scenarios, and unlike simple silent mode, it gives you flexible settings for what will be locked and what will pass through the filter.

In the settings of this mode on Xiaomi, you can find the item "Sounds and vibrations", where you can prohibit the playback of interface sounds and tactile return only while the mode is activated, which is convenient for use in the theater or while sleeping.

You can set this mode to automatically turn on on a schedule or when you run certain applications (like video players), which will save you from having to manually check your audio settings every time.

You can activate the mode through the notification curtain (swipe from top to bottom) or through settings. It is recommended to add a quick switch widget to the desktop for convenience.

Problems with sound after system update

After updating MIUI or switching to HyperOS, users sometimes find that the sound settings are confused.The system may perceive the new update as a fresh firmware installation and apply standard profiles where sounds are enabled.

In rare cases, there is a software bug where the slider of the keyboard sound is visually turned off, but the sound continues to play, which is due to the desynchronization of the system configuration files.

To solve the problem, try clearing the Settings app cache or restarting the device in safe mode to eliminate the impact of third-party apps.If the problem persists, a full reset may be required, but this is an extreme measure.

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Before a major system update, take screenshots of important audio settings to help quickly restore the familiar configuration if something goes wrong.

Also check if the Sound Improvement feature or audio effects in the speaker settings that may conflict with system signals are activated.

Resetting the sound settings to the factory

If none of the methods worked and the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi continues to annoy, you can try resetting the audio profile settings. This will not affect your personal data, photos or contacts, but will return all audio parameters to the original state.

To do this, go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Settings Reset. Select “Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Networks and Bluetooth settings” or similar if available in your version of the firmware for audio settings. Some versions of MIUI have a separate “Reset Sound Settings” button in the top menu of the “Sound and Vibration” section (through three dots).

After resetting, you will have to reset the volume of the alarm clock, ringtone and media, but this is guaranteed to remove software errors that cause incorrect behavior of the sound system.

Remember that resetting your settings doesn’t remove apps, but it can log you off on some services, so make sure to remember passwords from your main accounts.

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The quickest way to turn off the sound is to use the keyboard settings themselves (Gboard), as they take precedence over the system settings.

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