How to turn on the keyboard sound on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways for MIUI

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a sound when typing and how to fix it

You're used to hearing distinct clicks when typing messages, but after updating or resetting the keyboard on Xiaomi became "dumb"? This is a common problem associated with the default sound effects in MIUI. The reasons can vary from random clicking in the settings to conflict with third-party keyboards like Gboard or SwiftKey.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn on your keyboard sound, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for advanced users, including the Redmi Note 12/13, Poco X5/F5 and Xiaomi 13/14, where the settings interface may be different, and how to return sounds if they’re lost after upgrading to Android 14 or MIUI 15.

We warn you right away: on some firmware (for example, Global ROM for the European market), keyboard sounds can be blocked at the system level, in which case only installing an alternative keyboard will help, as we will also discuss below.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings (works 90% of the time)

Let’s start with the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices with MIUI version 12 to 15. You don’t need root rights or third-party apps – everything is done through the settings menu.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen) and follow the following steps:

1. Go to the sound section: Settings → Sound and vibration.
2. Find System Sounds: This can be called System Sounds or Interface Sounds depending on the version of MIUI.
3. Activate the slider next to the option Keyboard Sound (or Press Sound). If the slider is not available, see Method 2.
4. Adjust the volume: in the same menu, check whether Media slider or System sounds are at a minimum.

If the sound never came after this, it may be the keyboard itself that is the problem. For example, the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14 has the Mi Keyboard installed by default, which sometimes resets the settings after updates, in which case restarting the application or clearing the cache (about this in method 4).

Is the settings open? → Sound and vibration?

Is the slider keyboard sound activated?

Is the volume of system sounds not at a minimum?

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Method 2: Settings of the keyboard itself (for Mi Keyboard and Gboard)

If the keyboard sound option is not available in the system settings, it can be enabled directly in the keyboard settings, which is true for users who use Google's standard Mi Keyboard or Gboard.

For the Mi Keyboard (Xiaomi's built-in keyboard):

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Press the badge. ⚙️ Settings on the keyboard (usually to the right of the space).
3. Select keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
4. Activate the option of keystroke sound and adjust the volume if necessary.

For Gboard (Google keyboard):

1. Start Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard → Settings → Sound when pressed.
3. Switch the switch to the on position.

On some models (e.g. Poco F4 GT) after installing Gboard, the sounds may conflict with standard MIUI settings, in which case it is recommended to disable the system sounds of the keyboard (method 1) and leave only the Gboard settings.

Mi Keyboard (standard)

Gboard (Google)

SwiftKey (Microsoft)

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Method 3: Reset keyboard settings (if the sound is lost after the update)

After upgrading to MIUI 15 or Android 14, many users of Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and other models are faced with the disappearance of keyboard sounds.This is due to the fact that new versions of the firmware reset some parameters to factory.

Follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Keyboard (or Xiaomi Keyboard) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After the reboot, the keyboard will return to the factory settings, and the pressing sounds should appear. If this does not happen, try to remove the updates for the keyboard (if any were installed through Google Play).

1. In the same Application Management menu, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Remove Updates (if the option is active).

Method 4: Verification of system sounds and application rights

Sometimes the keyboard sound doesn't work because of general system constraints, such as when the sound settings are activated with Do Not Disturb or if the system sounds are turned off, and the problem may lie in the lack of permissions of the keyboard application.

Let's check the key points:

• 🔊 Do Not Disturb Mode: Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb and make sure the mode is turned off or set to skip system sounds.
• 📵 Sound Profile: In the same section, check if the Quiet or No Sound profile is activated.
• 🛡️ Keyboard resolutions: in Settings → Annexes → Mi Keyboard → Permissions make sure all necessary permissions are enabled (especially System Settings Changes).

On devices with MIUI 14+, there is another potential reason: battery optimization can block the background keyboard.

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Find the Mi Keyboard in the list and select No Limits.
3. Reset the device.

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If the keyboard sound only works in some applications (like WhatsApp, but not Telegram), the problem may be in the settings of the particular messenger.

Method 5: Install an alternative keyboard (if nothing helps)

If all of the above methods fail, the last option is to install a third-party keyboard that supports tap sounds, which is true for Xiaomi users on the Global ROM, where keyboard sounds are often blocked by the manufacturer.

The best alternatives to the standard Mi Keyboard:

After installing the alternative keyboard, do not forget to activate it in the system settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Turn on the switch next to the name of the new keyboard.
3. Click Reset to factory if you need to select the default keyboard.

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Third-party keyboards not only solve the sound problem, but also offer additional features: auto-replace, themes, synchronization between devices. However, they can collect data about your input - check the privacy policy before installing.

Problem Solutions: There is sound, but it is silent or distorted

Sometimes the keyboard sounds are turned on but not working correctly: too quiet, with delay or distortion, this may be due to the settings of the audio processor, application conflict or hardware limitations.

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔈 Low volume system sounds: in Settings → Sound and vibration check that the slider System sounds are not at a minimum. Also try to increase the volume through physical buttons when the keyboard is active.
• 🎛️ Equalizer or sound effects: in Settings → Sound and vibration → Equator disable all presets (e.g. Bass Boost or 3D-sound) which may distort short sounds.
• 📱 Conflict with other sounds: If you have notification sounds or music on, they can drown out keyboard clicks. Try turning off other sounds during the test.
• 🔄 Sound delay: on some models (e.g. Redmi) K60) Keyboard sound may be delayed due to processor optimization. Enable Performance mode in Settings → Battery.

If the sound is still distorted, try resetting the sound settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

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On Xiaomi with Harman Kardon speakers (like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the keyboard sounds may sound louder due to improved acoustics. If they are too loud, reduce the volume of system sounds separately from the media.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard sounds on Xiaomi