Keyboard sound on Xiaomi: how to turn on or off the presses on all models

You type a message on Xiaomi, but the keyboard works “in silence” – no usual clicks when pressed? Or, on the contrary, sounds are annoying and you want to remove them? In this article, we will discuss all the ways to control the sound effects of the keyboard on Redmi, Poco and Black Shark smartphones with a MIUI 14/15 shell.

A keyboard sound problem may occur after you update your system, reset your settings, or install a third-party text input application (such as Gboard or SwiftKey).We will look at not only the standard MIUI settings, but also the nuances for different firmware versions, and give advice if the sound disappeared after the update.

Important: on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Poco F5), the path to settings may be different – we took these features into account and gave universal solutions.

Why is there no sound on Xiaomi when typing?

Before we turn on the sound, we'll look at the possible reasons for the lack of sound, and here are the most common scenarios.

• 🔇 The keyboard sound is turned off in the system settings - the most obvious option, which is solved in 2 clicks.
• 📱 A third-party keyboard is used (not MIUI Keyboard, which has its own sound settings.
• 🔄 Resetting settings or updating MIUI — After these actions, the sound parameters can be reset to the factory.
• 🚫 Do Not Disturb or No Sound Mode – Some users confuse it with keyboard settings.
• 🔧 Error in the service com.miui.system – rare, but occurs after incorrect updates.

If the sound is suddenly gone, first check whether the vibration mode or silent profile is activated. To do this, swipe down the screen from top to bottom and look at the speaker icon in the notification panel. Also make sure that the media volume is not set to a minimum - sometimes this affects system sounds.

How to turn on the keyboard sound in the standard MIUI Keyboard

If you use a native MIUI keyboard, follow this instruction. Note: Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and newer, the path to settings may be different from the older versions.

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the text input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard to open its settings.
4. Select Sound and Vibration (or Keyboard Settings → Sound on some models).
5. Activate the keystroke sound (or sound effects).
6. If necessary, adjust the volume with a slider.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have Sound and Vibration directly in the keyboard settings, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down and find the Other Sounds section.
3. Enable the option of Keyboard Sound or System Sounds.

Make sure the volume is not at a minimum |

Check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is activated |

Open the keyboard in any text field |

Press the gear icon in the keyboard-->

Attention! On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the keyboard sound may be tied to system sounds. If you turn off all sound effects in Settings → Sound, the keyboard will also become "dumb."

Customization of sound for third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey, etc.)

If you're using a keyboard from Google, Microsoft or another manufacturer, the audio settings will be different. Let's take a look at the two most popular options.

For Gboard (Google keyboard)

1. Open any text field and call the Gboard keyboard.
2. Click on the three-point icon (⋮) top-row.
3. Select Settings → Settings → Sound when pressed.
4. Activate the keyboard switch.

For SwiftKey (Microsoft keyboard)

1. Run the SwiftKey keyboard in any text field.
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) or three-strip (☰).
3. Go to Sound and Vibration.
4. Turn on the option of keystroke sound.

If after turning on the sound in the third-party keyboard it still does not work, check the permissions of the application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (like Gboard) and open its settings.
3. Make sure that you are allowed access to the Microphone and Warehouse (sometimes this affects the sound playback).

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If the keyboard sound is too quiet, check the sound uniformity settings in Settings → Sound → Sound uniformity. Sometimes system sounds are muted due to the activated Adaptive Sound mode.

What if the keyboard sound is lost after the MIUI update?

MIUI updates sometimes reset settings or make changes to the location of menu items. If the keyboard sound stopped working after the update, try the following steps:

1. Reset keyboard settings: Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Input → Current Keyboard. Click on Reset Settings (or Reset Default Settings).
2. Clear the cache of system applications: Open Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find MIUI Keyboard (or System Keyboard) and select Clear Cache. Repeat the same for com.miui.system (system application).
3. Check the sound settings in Safe Mode: Restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → Reboot in Safe Mode). If the sound is running in Safe Mode, the problem is in one of the installed applications.

If none of these things worked, there may have been an error in the update.

1. Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About the phone.
2. If a new update is available, install it (sometimes bugs are fixed in the following patches).
3. If there are no updates, try rolling back to the previous version via Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select an update pack.

How to turn off the keyboard sound on Xiaomi if it interferes?

If the key clicks are annoying or distracting, they can be easily turned off, both for the standard MIUI keyboard and for third-party solutions.

For MIUI Keyboard

1. Open the keyboard in any text field.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️).
3. Go to Sound and Vibration.
4. Turn off the switches: Keystroke sound Vibration when pressed (if you need to remove and tactile response)

For Gboard and SwiftKey

In these keyboards, the process is similar:

1. Open the keyboard settings (icon) ⋮ or ⚙️).
2. Find the section Sound or Sound and Vibration.
3. Turn off the keyboard sound option.

Attention! On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi K50 Gaming), the keyboard sound can be synchronized with the game mode. If you play Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile, check the settings of the Game Space - there may be a separate switch for input sounds.

Comparison of sound effects on different Xiaomi keyboards

Not all keyboards sound the same, and in the table below, we've compared the sound effects of the standard MIUI Keyboard to popular alternatives, which will help you choose the best option if you're not comfortable with the sound of your native keyboard.

If you're interested in customizability, you should look at SwiftKey, which is where you can choose from three volume options, and if you prefer minimalist sounds, try Fleksy, and the standard MIUI Keyboard is for those who want to keep the keyboard sound in harmony with the system sounds of MIUI.

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If you type frequently in public places, turn off the vibration of the keyboard – this will save battery power and reduce noise (especially relevant for Xiaomi with the help of the new device). AMOLED-screens where the tactile response consumes additional energy).

Additional settings: vibration and tactile response

Sound isn’t the only way to get feedback when typing; Xiaomi can also adjust vibrations that are sometimes even more convenient than audio signals (such as in a noisy place).

To turn on or off the vibration:

1. Open the keyboard settings (icon) ⚙️ keyboard).
2. Go to Sound and Vibration.
3. Find the option Vibration when pressed (or Tactile response).
4. Choose the vibration intensity (if available) or simply activate the switch.

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Poco F4 GT) have advanced vibration settings:

• 🔄 The duration of vibration is short or long.
• 🎚️ Intensity – weak, medium, strong.
• 🎛️ Vibration patterns – different rhythms for different actions (for example, for pressing and holding a key).

On smartphones with linear vibrators (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Black Shark 5 Pro), the tactile response of the keyboard is felt more clearly than on budget models with conventional motors. If the vibration seems too weak, it may be worth considering replacing the vibrator motor in the service center.

Frequent questions about the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi