Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones face a situation where active typing is accompanied by an obtrusive click. This beep, designed to confirm each touch, becomes a real irritant in a quiet environment, in a meeting or in a theater. Fortunately, the Android operating system, in conjunction with the shell of MIUI or HyperOS, provides flexible tools for managing audio input notifications.
The deactivation process may vary depending on which virtual keyboard is installed by default. In standard firmware Xiaomi most often uses Gboard from Google or own development Miui Keyboard. Below we will discuss in detail the algorithms for both options, and also touch on system settings that can force the sound even when the option in the keyboard itself is turned off.
Understanding the logic of sound circuits will allow you not only to perform actions mechanically, but also to customize the device for yourself, which is especially true for those who prefer complete silence or, conversely, tactile return without unnecessary noise.
Turning off the sound in the standard Gboard keyboard
Most modern Xiaomi smartphones have a default Gboard keyboard installed. This is a standard solution from Google, which is characterized by stability and wide customization capabilities. To remove annoying sound, you do not need superuser rights or install third-party software. All the necessary switches are in the settings menu of the application itself.
You have to get to the control menu first. You can do this in two ways: through general system settings or directly from the keyboard interface. The second option is often faster. In any text field, click on the gear icon, which is usually located at the top of the keyboard, or press the comma key if that's what you're setting up in your version.
Once you open the settings menu, find the preference section. The interface may vary slightly depending on the Gboard version, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the item related to the sound and vibration settings. This is where all the volume sliders for different input actions are concentrated.
- 🔊 Open the Settings app on your Xiaomi.
- ⌨️ Go to the Additional Settings section and select Language and Enter.
- 📱 Click on Keyboard Management and select Gboard.
- 🔇 Find the Settings item in the keyboard action list.
Inside the settings menu, look for Preferences. Here you are interested in the keystroke sound box. Move the slider to the "Off" position. Note that there may be a vibration setting nearby. If you want tactile recoil but no sound, make sure that the vibration slider is active and the volume of system sounds in the general settings of the phone is not twisted to the maximum, as this can affect the response intensity.
⚠️ Warning: If you have clicks left after the sound is turned off in the Gboard settings, check the overall volume level of the media or system. MIUI Keyboard sound is tied to system sounds, not media channels.
Customization of sound effects in Miui Keyboard
Xiaomi device owners often use the native Miui Keyboard, which is optimized specifically for the manufacturer's shell. It consumes less resources and is better integrated into the system, but its settings menu may be less obvious to the beginner. The principle of turning off the sound is similar here, but the path to the right switches goes through other sections.
To start, activate the input field to make the keyboard appear. In the top row of tools, find the four-square icon or the gear. If there are no icons, try swiping top-down on the keyboard or tapping and holding the space. In the menu that appears, select Settings.
In the window that opens, you're interested in the Sound and Vibration section, where you have separate sliders for the volume of the press and the vibration force, and if you take the slider to zero or switch the switcher to inactive, you completely turn off the audio of the print, and it's important to note that in the new versions of HyperOS, this interface has been updated and has become more minimalistic.
☑️ Checking the Miui Keyboard settings
Sometimes users notice that the sound returns after the device is rebooted. This can be due to a reset of the sound profile or conflict with the themes of the design. If you use a third-party theme from the Themes store, try switching to the standard Classic theme and checking the settings again. Third-party skins often have their own audio files, which can ignore the system silence settings.
System settings of sound and vibration Android
There are times when everything is off in the keyboard itself, but quiet clicks still come from the speaker, which is because Android has a separate volume channel for system sounds, and the keyboard can use this channel even if there is a plug inside its settings.
To ensure that you remove the sound, you need to check the general settings of the device. Go to the Settings menu of your Xiaomi smartphone. Find the Sound and Vibration section. Here you will see several sliders: media, call, alarm clock and, importantly for us, System Sounds or Interface Sounds.
By keeping the system to a minimum, you'll turn off not only keyboard clicks, but also lock, charge and other system notifications, a radical but effective method for those who want absolute silence from the interface.
| Parameter | Impact on the keyboard | Where to find out. | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media volume | No influence. | Side buttons / Settings | Leave it to taste. |
| Systemic sounds | Direct influence | Settings -> Sound | Cut it down for silence. |
| Vibration on touch | Tactical response | Settings -> Sound | Turn it on for comfort. |
| The sound of lockdown | No influence. | Settings -> Sound | As you wish. |
Also worth mentioning is Do Not Disturb. In some use cases, turning on this mode automatically silences all interface sounds, including the keyboard, and you can set it up automatically on a schedule, such as at night, so that you don't accidentally wake your household up with the sound of the typed messages.