How to Make Keyboard Sound on Xiaomi: All Ways to Make MIUI 14/15

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a sound when typing and how to fix it

You're used to hearing distinct clicks when typing on your keyboard, but after buying Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, they found that the sound was missing? It's not a fault - it's just the manufacturer turns off the sound effects in the proprietary shell of MIUI by default. The reasons can vary from saving battery power to trying to reduce user irritation in public places. But the good news is that you can return the usual clicks in 2 minutes, even if you have never digging into your smartphone settings before.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn on the keyboard on Xiaomi, from standard MIUI 14/15 settings to third-party keyboards with enhanced effects. And you’ll learn why the sound can suddenly disappear and how to prevent it. If you’re a user of POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13T, the instruction will be right for you: the principles of the keyboard in MIUI are universal for all models of the brand.

Before you jump into settings, check two key points: 1 Make sure the sound on your smartphone is not turned off completely (the volume button at the top). 2 Try pressing the keys in another application (for example, in Notes or Messages) - perhaps the problem is only in one messenger.

Method 1: Enabling sound in a standard MIUI keyboard

The fastest method is to activate sound effects in Xiaomi’s native keyboard, called Google’s Gboard Keyboard (yes, even Xiaomi has a Google keyboard by default), but with customized settings for MIUI. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open any application where you can type text (e.g., Messages).
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 the keyboard settings → Sounds and vibrations.
5. Activate the Sound switch when you press the keys (it should turn blue).

If you have a Chinese MIUI firmware installed (for example, on Xiaomi 14 for the domestic market), the path to settings may be different: Settings → Additional → Language and input → Current keyboard → Settings → Sound.

Step 1: Sound on your smartphone is enabled (not No Sound or Vibration modes)

Step 2: Keyboard updated to the latest version (Google Play)

Step 3: There are no restrictions on specific applications in the audio settings

Step 4: The problem is manifested in all messengers, not just one.-->

Once you activate the sound, try typing, you should see short clicks. If you don't, move on to the next way. On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), the keyboard sound may conflict with the system notification sounds, in which case resetting the sound settings (more on this below) will help.

Method 2: Adjust sound through MIUI system parameters

Sometimes the keyboard sound is blocked at the system level — especially if you've previously turned on power saving modes or configured sound profiles. To rule this out, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down to the Other Sounds and Vibrations section.
3. Make sure that the System Sounds slider is active (if not, turn it on).
4. Go back and select Sound Profiles → check that Normal mode is selected, not Silent or Meeting.

If you use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, the keyboard sound can automatically turn off.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Do not disturb.
2. Press the Schedule and make sure the mode is not activated constantly.
3. In the Exclusions section, add System Sounds and Vibrations.

Classic clicks (like on button phones)

Soft tones (quiet and unobtrusive)

Vibration without sound

I don't care if it gets in the way.-->

On some MIUI firmware (especially the POCO X5 and Redmi Note 11), the keyboard sound is tied to the system volume of the media. If you have quiet clicks, try to turn up the volume through the side buttons while typing - sometimes this helps.

Method 3: Install a third-party keyboard with sounds

If you don’t like the standard Xiaomi keyboard (for example, sounds too quiet or monotonous), you can install an alternative keyboard with advanced settings.

• 🎹 Microsoft SwiftKey – Supports customization of sounds (including downloading your tunes).
• 🎵 Chrooma is a keyboard with RGB-lighting and unique sound themes.
• 🔊 Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with customizable sounds and gestures.
• 🎶 Gboard (full version) – has hidden sound packages (you need to download additionally).

Instructions for installation and configuration on the example of Microsoft SwiftKey:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play and open it.
2. Follow the activation instructions (you will need to allow access to Settings → System → Language and input).
3. In SwiftKey settings, go to Sound and Vibration.
4. Select the keys sound and adjust the volume, tone and even upload your sound (.mp3 or.wav format).

Warning: Some keyboards (like Chrooma) may conflict with MIUI and cause lags. If the smartphone starts to brake after installation, go back to the standard keyboard or clear the app's cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Keyboard name] → Clear the cache).

Method 4: Reset the sound settings (if nothing helps)

If the keyboard still doesn't appear, the problem may be a system settings failure, in which case it will help to reset the sound parameters to the factory. Attention: this will not delete your data, but will return all the sound settings (alarm clocks, notifications, melodies) to the default values.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action with a password or fingerprint.
4. After restarting, turn on the keyboard sound again (see Method 1).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, POCO F4 GT) Resetting the audio settings can also reset the Dolby Atmos and equalizer settings. After the procedure, it is recommended to reset the sound profile in Settings. → Sound and vibration → Sound quality.

If the reset didn't help, the problem could be the system files being damaged, in which case:

• 🔄 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ Reinstall the keyboard through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Gboard → Remove updates.
• 📱 Resetting all settings to factory (last resort, requires data backup).

Table: Comparison of keyboard sounds on different Xiaomi models

If your model is not in the table, focus on the MIUI version:

MIUI 14 and newer: The sounds are flexible but may conflict with Dolby Atmos.

MIUI 12/13: Muffled sounds, customization limited

MIUI for the global market: more options than in the Chinese version

Problem Solutions: There is sound, but it is silent or distorted

Sometimes the keyboard sounds turn on, but it doesn't work properly. Let's look at the typical symptoms and how to treat them:

Problem 1: The sound is too quiet

• 🔊 Check the volume balance: in Settings → Special facilities → Sound settings turn off Monoaudio.
• 📱 Increase the volume of media while typing (sometimes the keyboard sound is tied to this channel).
• 🔧 In keyboard settings (Gboard or SwiftKey) move the volume slider to the maximum.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or distorted

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – it will reset the temporary errors of the audio driver.
• 🎵 Turn off Dolby Atmos or Sound Effects in Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality.
• 🛠️ Clear the Media app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Media → Clear the cache).

Problem 3: Sound only works in some applications

• 📝 Check the sound settings in a particular messenger (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram may have its own sound profile).
• 🔒 Make sure that there are no restrictions on the keyboard: Settings → Special facilities → Application settings → [Keyboard name] → Allow sounds.
• 🔄 Reinstall the problem app (sometimes sounds get blocked due to cache errors).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi) POCO F5 Pro) There may be a delay in keyboard sound due to performance optimization. To fix this, disable Deep Optimization in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery for the keyboard application.

Additional chips: how to make the sound of the keyboard unique

If you're tired of the standard clicks, you can go further and customize your personalized sounds. Here are some creative ideas:

• 🎹 Musical notes: SwiftKey or Chroom can download piano, guitar or even orchestral instruments, and can be found on sites like Zedge or Freesound.
• 🎮 Download button clicks from Minecraft, Counter-Strike or Among Us and set them as keyboard sounds.
• 🤖 Voice prompts: Gboard has an experimental feature Voice input with audio prompts (included in Settings) → Voice input).
• 🌈 Adaptive sounds: Xiaomi 14 with MIUI 15 The sound of the keyboard can vary depending on the time of day (quiet at night, loud during the day).

For the most advanced users, there is a way to replace system sounds via ADB (requires an unlocked bootloader):

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 1


adb shell settings put system lock_screen_sounds_enabled 1

But this is a risky method, because if you make a mistake, you can lose all the system sounds, and if you're not sure about yourself, you better use third-party keyboards.

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Want the keyboard to automatically turn off at night? SwiftKey has a feature called Sound Schedule - you can set a quiet mode from 23:00 to 7:00 to avoid waking up the household.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard sound on Xiaomi