How to type silently: remove the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi

The constant tapping of virtual buttons when typing is often a source of annoyance, especially in quiet rooms or while watching videos. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often find that even after putting the device into silent mode, the keyboard continues to emit characteristic clicks, this is because the settings of the interface sound and system events in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS can work regardless of the overall volume profile.

The solution to this problem does not require root rights or complex software. It is enough to properly configure the input parameters, which may differ depending on the keyboard used, whether it is a standard Gboard, SwiftKey or proprietary MIUI Keyboard. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to turn off the sound, including hidden settings and system profiles.

Ignoring these settings can lead to awkward situations in the library, in a meeting, or in a movie theater. Understanding where the keyboard volume slider is hiding will allow you to instantly switch between the device's operating modes. Let's figure out how to make typing completely silent.

Disconnecting the sound through MIUI and HyperOS system settings

The first and logical step is to check the general audio settings of the operating system. In the shells of Xiaomi, there is a separate section responsible for the sound effects of the interface, which includes the sound of the keyboard. Often users forget that the media slider or call does not affect the system sounds.

To access these settings, you need to go to the Settings menu, then select the Sound and Vibration section, and you need to find the Additional Settings section here, or scroll down to the UI Sounds block, and that's where the switch that globally controls the system buttons is.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the "UI Sounds" sound can also remove the screen lock sound and the sound when charging the device. If you need these effects, use the customization method inside the keyboard itself.

If you have left the audio after you turn it off, then the specific application for text input has its own priority settings, in which case you need to dig deeper, referring to the individual parameters of the keyboard you choose. System settings often serve only as a master switch, but do not cancel the internal settings of the applications.

Configure sound effects in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Most modern Xiaomi smartphones have a default Google keyboard, Gboard, which has its own set of settings that override the system, so to remove the sound, you have to open any application that requires text input and call the keyboard.

In the keyboard toolbar, find the gear icon or press and hold the comma to get into the settings menu. Next, go to Preferences. Here you are interested in Sound when pressed. Move the slider to the off position or turn the volume down to a minimum.

• 🔇 Pressed sound: the main switch responsible for clicking.
• 📳 Press vibration: allows you to leave a tactile response by removing the audio.
• 🔊 Volume: slider for fine adjustment of the sound level of the keys.

Importantly, newer versions of Gboard may have their settings hidden under the "Keyboard Settings" subsection. If you don't see sliders right away, look for the gear button right on the bar above the letters, which ensures that the settings apply to the current input profile.

Sound management in Microsoft SwiftKey and other keyboards

Users who prefer Microsoft SwiftKey or third-party solutions like Yandex Keyboard should look for settings inside the apps themselves. The logic is similar, but the path to the menu may differ. In SwiftKey, you need to click on the settings icon (usually at the top of the keyboard panel on the left) and select the Sound and Vibration section.

In this menu, you'll find independent sliders for sound and vibration. SwiftKey's uniqueness is the ability to customize vibration duration and volume separately for different input languages, as long as they're set as separate layouts. This gives flexibility, but requires each active language to be checked.

For other keyboards, such as Facemoji or Emoji Keyboard, the action algorithm is standard: look for the settings icon, the Sound or Audio section, and disable the Key press sound option.

Use of sound profiles and "Do Not Disturb" mode

There's a powerful sound profile system in the MIUI and HyperOS shell, and you can create a scenario where the keyboard sound is automatically turned off at a certain time or place, and this is done through the Security app or standard audio settings.

Do Not Disturb can also be set to block system sounds. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. In the advanced settings of this mode, you can specify whether to block media and system sounds. This is ideal for those who want to drown out all notifications and clicks in one action.

Using Game Turbo is a separate life hack. If you add the app you type in (like messenger) to the list of games, then when it starts, the game mode will activate, which by default silences all foreign sounds, including the keyboard, so as not to distract from the process.

Solving problems with third-party applications and bugs

Sometimes all settings are set right, but the sound is still there. This can be a result of a conflict between the Android versions and the keyboard app. In such cases, it helps to force the app to stop. Go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find your keyboard and click Stop.

Another reason could be to use "Tems" or third-party keyboard skins that have their own built-in audio files, try temporarily returning the standard look of the keyboard and check if the sound is gone, and if so, the problem is the skin that is not working properly.

⚠️ Note: When you reset your keyboard settings to factory settings (via the app menu), all your stored words and learning history will be deleted. Use this method only if other methods do not help.

It is also worth checking for MIUI system updates. In some firmware versions (especially beta versions), errors may occur when the keyboard sound slider is visually turned off, but the software sound is coming. Updating to a stable version often solves such problems.

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Try switching the input language to and from English, and sometimes this action reboots the keyboard audio driver and applies the audio settings correctly.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Complete disabling of sound is achieved only by a combination of system settings "UI Sounds" and individual settings within the keyboard application.