Xiaomi’s modern smartphones have powerful multimedia capabilities, but standard interface settings can sometimes be annoying, especially when typing sounds that occur at the most inopportune moment, such as watching a movie in a quiet setting or at an important meeting. Many users wonder how to quickly and effectively turn off this intrusive click without disrupting other system notifications.
With MIUI and its new version of HyperOS, several independent settings are responsible for audio input, which is designed to be flexible, but often leads to confusion: the user turns off one slider, but the sound remains because another audio source is active. Understanding the menu structure allows you to solve the problem in seconds.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to eliminate the sound of the keyboard on Redmi and Poco devices. We will look at the standard system tools, settings of the popular Gboard keyboard, and also touch on the nuances of working in the Do Not Disturb mode. You will learn to manage the audio stream of your gadget at a professional level.
Basic settings of MIUI system sounds
The first and most obvious step is to check the general settings of the sounds and vibrations, and that's where the master switch for the tactile and the audio output of the interface is located, and to access these parameters, you have to open the Settings app and go to the Sound and Vibration section.
In the menu that opens, you scroll down to the "Additional" block or you immediately find System Sounds. In some versions of the firmware, this parameter is placed in a separate submenu, and there's a switch that globally controls the sounds of touch, lock and, importantly for us, the sounds of the keyboard.
If the System Sound slider is active, you'll get a characteristic click when you print on the screen, and turning it off will make the text input silent, but it will also remove the locking sounds and other system clicks, a compromise solution that doesn't suit all users.
It is worth noting that on some Xiaomi models with a MIUI 14 shell or later, this switch can be duplicated in the section Additional settings → Language and input. Always check both places if the standard method did not give the expected result.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system sounds in the global menu can make the interface “silent” and you will stop hearing audible confirmation screenshots or unlock charging.
For those who want to leave system sounds but only remove the keyboard, you need to move on to fine-tuning a specific input application, which will be discussed in the next section.
Setting up the standard Gboard keyboard
Most Xiaomi smartphones sold globally have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default. It has its own independent audio settings that prioritize the system. To get into the configuration menu, you need to press and hold the comma or emoji icon at the bottom of the keyboard, or go to Settings → Additional settings → Languages and input → Keyboard management.
Select Gboard from the list and go to Settings, and we're interested in Preferences (or "Input settings"). Inside this menu is the Sound Switch when you press it, and it's responsible for the characteristic click each time you touch virtual keys.
In addition to the tap sound, you can also adjust the volume and duration of the vibration in the same menu, which creates the perfect balance: the keyboard can vibrate silently, giving a tactile response, but not emitting audible signals, which is considered the most comfortable setting for most users.
If you do not find the switch immediately, use the search by the keyboard settings.
⚠️ Note: In newer versions of Gboard, the audio settings may be hidden inside the Settings section at the top of the screen, rather than in the main preference list.
If you use third-party keyboards like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, the logic remains similar: look for the Sounds and Vibrations section in the app’s settings.
Control of sounds in the MIUI keyboard
Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often use the native MIUI keyboard, which is deeply integrated into the shell. Its settings are different from Gboard and are located in the system menu. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Languages and input → Keyboard management.
Select the MIUI Keyboard and click on the gear settings. In the menu that opens, look for the Sound and Vibration section. Here you will see sliders to adjust the volume of the pressed sound and the duration of the vibration. A full left-hand motion of the sound slider will turn off the audio signals.
An interesting feature of the MIUI keyboard is the ability to choose a theme that can have its own audio packages. If a standard shutdown doesn't help, check the set theme. Some third-party themes can force sound effects to be included, ignoring the basic settings.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
Also in the MIUI keyboard settings is the keyboard lock sound feature, which is not print-related, but can be annoying. Make sure you turn off the keystroke option.
| Parameter | Location on the menu | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Pressing sound | Keyboard settings → Sound | Only disables clicks when printing |
| System sounds | Settings → Sound and vibration | Disables all system interface clicks |
| Do Not Disturb mode | Control Panel / Settings | It silences all sounds, including calls. |
| Media volume | Side volume panel | Does not affect the system clicks of the keyboard |
Use the table above to quickly navigate by sound types, and understanding the difference between system sounds and app-specific sounds is key to successful customization.
Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
There is a scenario where the user needs to temporarily remove the sound of the keyboard without changing the constant settings, which is ideal for Do Not Disturb mode, which can be activated through the control panel (curtain) or in the audio settings.
When this mode is active, the smartphone blocks most audible notifications, including keyboard sounds, even if they are enabled in the input settings, a convenient solution for cinemas, libraries or night time, when complete silence is required.
Be careful, though: Incoming calls and messages can be turned off in this mode unless exceptions are configured. Xiaomi allows you to flexibly configure the Do Not Disturb mode by adding favorite contacts to the whitelist, but the interface sounds will still be silenced.
Silence Automation is a great feature for disciplined users who want to avoid nighttime notifications and random sounds.
Using this mode is a “rough” method of turning off the sound, which affects the entire system, not just the keyboard.
Hidden functions and additional settings
MIUI is famous for its hidden menus and advanced features. Sometimes the sound of the keyboard can be played due to activated accessibility features. Check Settings → Advanced Settings → Special features.
TalkBack or other voice-over tools that duplicate tap sounds may be active here, and if you don't use these features specifically, you'd better turn them off, as they might conflict with standard audio settings.
Another nuance is the theme, some designs have their own sound patterns in the Theme app, and if you've recently changed the theme and the sound is back, try changing the theme to the standard one or checking the sound profile settings in the theme app.
Separating the volume of the media and the system is an important feature of Android that should be considered when troubleshooting sound problems.
It is also worth mentioning the possibility of using ADB-commands for advanced users, although for the simple task of turning off the sound, this is redundant.
Frequent problems and their solution
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the keyboard sound is not turned off in any way, this can be caused by a software failure or an application conflict. The first thing you try to reboot the device is to solve 90% of the time glitches of MIUI.
If the reboot didn't work, check to see if a background application is running that can intercept audio control. Some memory cleaners or sound boosters can force the system audio effects to turn on.
In a pinch, you can reset your keyboard to factory settings, and to do that, in the Languages and Entering menu, select your keyboard, find Reset or Clear Data, and that will return the keyboard to its original state, where the sound is likely to be on, but you can reset it correctly.
Correct diagnosis of the sound source allows you to avoid unnecessary actions to reset the entire phone.
Don’t forget to update the keyboard app via Google Play or GetApps, as developers regularly release patches that fix audio bugs.