How to turn on the keyboard sound on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones provide users with a wide range of personalization settings, allowing them to adapt the device to their individual preferences. One of these options is the audio while printing, which helps confirm each click on the virtual keyboard. However, after updating the system or when the device is first started, users often face a situation where the familiar sound disappears or simply was not activated by default.

Lack of audio response can be disorienting, especially if you're used to relying on auditory character input confirmation, which is not a critical system error, but only a result of the privacy or energy saving settings that MIUI applies automatically, and in this article, we'll take a closer look at all the possible ways to return the sound of the keyboard on your device.

Recovering audio notifications when printing is a simple task, but requires attention to menu details. We will look at the settings of both the system keyboard and third-party applications, and also touch on system audio parameters that can block the speaker from working in certain scenarios. Follow the instructions to return the comfort of using a smartphone.

Customization of sounds in the system keyboard Gboard

Most modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, a standard solution that offers a balance between functionality and simplicity. To activate sound in this particular app, you need to go to its own settings, which may differ from the general system settings.

To start, open any application that requires text input, such as a message or notes, to call the keyboard on the screen. In the top toolbar, find the gear icon or press and hold the comma button to get into the settings menu. Next, select Settings, and then go to Preferences or Sound and Vibration.

In the menu that opens, you'll see a slider called "Keystroke Sound." Move it to the active position. There's often a volume control option available, which allows you to make the clicks quieter or louder. If the slider is already on but there's no sound, try changing the sound file in the "Keystroke Sound" section.

Importantly, Gboard settings take precedence over some system limitations. If you change the settings inside the app but the sound still doesn't appear, it may be at the system level or third-party optimizer apps. Check if you have Do Not Disturb mode enabled, which can drown out the system sounds of the interface.

Activate sound on Sogou keyboard and other third-party apps

Many users in the CIS countries prefer to install alternative keyboards, such as Sogou, Yandex or SwiftKey. The principle of the sound settings in them is similar, but the location of the menu may differ, Xiaomi owners often have to deal with this, since in some regions the device comes with a Sogou keyboard preinstalled.

To turn on the sound in Sogou, call the keyboard and find the app logo in the top row or in the optional menu. Go to Settings (the gear icon), then select Sound and Vibration. Here you need to activate the keyboard switch and adjust the desired volume with the slider.

⚠️ Note: Third-party keyboards may request additional permissions to access the microphone or clipboard for voice input and autocorrect operation. Make sure you trust the app developer before granting extended rights.

If you're using SwiftKey, the path is this: keyboard settings → sounds and vibrations → sound when pressed. Make sure the slider isn't in the far left position. Some design themes may have their own sound packets, so when you change the theme, the sound can be dropped by silence.

In the case of the Yandex keyboard, the settings are in the "Design and Sounds" section, where you can not only turn on the sound, but also choose from several available sound effects, which makes the printing process more enjoyable. Remember that after you install a new keyboard, it needs to be activated in the system settings of the language and input.

System settings of sound and volume in MIUI

Sometimes the problem is not with the keyboard app itself, but with the general settings of the MIUI or HyperOS operating system. Android separates the volume of media, call and system sounds. Keyboard sound is classified as system, and its level can be set to zero regardless of the overall volume.

To check, press the volume buttons on the side of your smartphone. When the volume scale appears, click on the arrow or tripod to open the full menu. Find a slider with a note or gear that stands for System Sounds or Interface Sound, and make sure it's raised.

Also worth a look at the Sounds and Vibrations section in the phone's main settings. Scroll down to "Additional Settings" or "System Sounds." Some firmware versions have a separate "Touch Sounds" switch that globally controls the interface's response to any user action.

If you use Do Not Disturb or Sleep mode, system sounds can be automatically turned off to ensure silence. Check the schedule of these modes in the settings to make sure they do not activate while you are actively using your smartphone.

Solving problems with lack of sound after updates

Once the Android version or MIUI is updated, the audio settings can be reset to factory values, which is standard system behavior to ensure the stability of new components, and in such cases, you often need to manually activate the desired options again.

First of all, try clearing the cache of the keyboard app. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard in the list and select Clear Cache. This action is safe and won't delete your dictionaries or stored data, but can fix software glitches.

In rare cases, the problem may be caused by damage to system audio files. If simple methods do not help, you can try to remove keyboard updates through the app menu or perform a full reset of the smartphone settings by making a backup of the data.

Use of energy saving regimes and their impact

The power-saving systems in Xiaomi smartphones are quite aggressive, seeking to extend battery life. In the “Energy Saving” or “Ultima” mode, the system can limit the operation of speakers for background processes and interfaces, considering the sound of the keyboard to be secondary.

Check which power mode is currently active. If saving mode is on, try switching to Balanced or Performance mode to see if the sound appears. Go to Settings → Battery and select the appropriate profile.

Also, the battery settings have a "Restricting Background Activity" feature. Although the keyboard works in an active window, some optimizers may mistakenly classify its audio modules as redundant. Add the keyboard to the list of exceptions or allowed applications.

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If you use power saving mode frequently but want to save keyboard sound, create a separate settings profile or use automation that temporarily raises the volume of system sounds when you start a typing application.

It is also worth mentioning that at a critically low battery charge (less than 10-15%), the system can force all sound effects, including vibrations and interface sounds, to save charge for calls, in which case only connecting the charger will help.

Vibration setting as an alternative to sound

For many users, tactile response is preferable to audio, especially in public places where sound can interfere with others. In Xiaomi smartphones, you can adjust the strength and duration of the keyboard vibration regardless of the sound.

In the keyboard settings (Gboard, Sogou, etc.), find the section "Vibration when pressed." Here you can not only turn on the function, but also adjust the response time in milliseconds. A short vibration (about 10-20 ms) feels like a clear click without creating a buzzing effect.

If your smartphone is equipped with an advanced X-axis motor, the vibration quality will be much higher, and in such devices you can adjust the tactile response for different actions, creating the feeling of a mechanical keyboard, this is especially true for the flagship models of the Xiaomi and Redmi K series.

⚠️ Attention: Excessive use of vibration can consume battery power faster than sound. If autonomy is a priority for you, it is better to leave only sound or completely disable both effects.

Some MIUI themes can change vibration patterns, and if you don't like the standard setting, try changing themes to standard ones or download a custom package that focuses on tactile returns.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Keyboard sound on Xiaomi is controlled by two levels of settings: the internal parameters of the keyboard application itself and the general system settings of the interface sound.