Guide to Disable Keyboard Sound on iPhone and Android Devices

Keyboard sound notifications are set as default on both Android and iPhone devices. However, if you prefer to type quietly without notification sounds, it’s quite simple to disable keyboard sounds on your mobile device. This guide details the steps necessary for enabling silent typing.

How to Disable Keyboard Sounds on iPhone

Many users notice their iPhone’s keyboard sounds becoming unexpectedly loud. This typically happens when notification sounds overlap with typing. To resolve this annoyance, follow the steps below to disable keyboard sounds on your iPhone:

1. Open Settings, then navigate to Sounds & Haptics.
2. Scroll down and toggle off the option for Keyboard Feedback.

You also have the option to disable the Sound toggle and Haptics if you prefer a completely silent experience while typing.

If you want to reactivate the keyboard sounds in the future, simply return to the same settings and re-enable the Sound option (this applies across all methods).For further keyboard settings on iOS, refer to our detailed guide.

Managing Third-Party Keyboards on iPhone

For those utilizing third-party keyboards like Gboard, the method described above should ideally disable key clicks. However, some users may still hear sounds. A quick fix involves restarting your iPhone after adjusting the Sound setting under Keyboard Feedback.

If restarting doesn’t rectify the issue, you might need to reset the Allow Full Access permission. To do this, navigate to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards, and select Gboard.

Now, toggle off Allow Full Access, wait a moment, and enable it again.

For SwiftKey users, access the keyboard and tap the button resembling a Windows start icon at the corner, then select the Home icon to find sound settings.

Utilize the Physical Silent Switch

If you only need to silence keyboard sounds temporarily—like in a meeting or quiet environment—the physical mute button located on the left edge of your iPhone can quickly switch your device to Silent Mode. This action silences all keyboard sounds regardless of their source but also silences all other alerts.

Switch to Silent Mode via the Control Center

For iPhones without a physical mute switch, you can enable Silent Mode through the Control Center:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Locate the Silent Mode toggle adjacent to the Auto-rotate feature.

If absent, press and hold an empty area on the display, select Add a Control, and find the Sound section to add it to the Control Center.

Disabling Keyboard Sounds on Android Devices

The process for turning off keyboard sounds on Android depends on your device manufacturer and the keyboard application in use. For most devices, you can find the setting in:

• Settings → Sounds & Vibration → More Sound Settings

Disabling Keyboard Sound on Gboard

If you use Gboard, which is pre-installed on many Android devices, follow these steps to silence the sound:

1. Open Gboard in any typing-supported app.
2. Tap the icon on the left followed by the gear icon.

In the settings menu, go to Preferences and toggle off the Sound option in the Key Tap section.

Additionally, you can adjust or disable the Keyboard Vibration settings from the same menu.

For reducing keyboard sound volume while keeping it active, simply adjust the system volume settings on your device.

Alternatively, navigate to Settings → System → Keyboard → On-Screen Keyboard → Gboard for additional sound options.

Disabling Keyboard Sound on Samsung Keyboard

For Samsung Galaxy users utilizing the native Samsung Keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → System Sounds.
2. Toggle off the Samsung Keyboard sound option.

If vibration sounds are also unwanted, return to Sounds and Vibration → System Vibration and disable the Samsung Keyboard option.

Adjusting Other Third-Party Keyboards

For those using third-party keyboards such as SwiftKey, check the respective Settings menu for keyboard sound options.

On SwiftKey, bring up the keyboard in a text-supportive app, tap the three dots in the upper right, and select the gear icon.

Within the SwiftKey settings, select Sound & Vibration and toggle off the Keypress Sound Volume. You can also adjust the volume slider to a comfortable level if desired.

You can also customize the Keypress Sound Profile or turn off vibrations by disabling the toggles next to Use the Android default vibration and Keypress Vibration.

Enable Silent Mode with Volume Buttons

To momentarily mute keyboard sounds, switch to Silent Mode. Note that, similar to iPhones, this will silence all other sounds, including notifications and ringtones.

On most Android devices, press and hold the volume down button until the volume control bar appears. Tap the icon at the top to select Silent mode, indicated by a muted speaker icon.

Manage Silent Mode via Quick Settings

Some Android devices may allow enabling Silent Mode through the Quick Settings. On certain models, the toggle can be easily accessed for quick switching.

If the Silent mode toggle is not visible in your Quick Settings, consider tapping the Edit option (usually represented by a pencil icon) to browse and add available toggles.

If you prefer hands-free typing, leveraging voice dictation with options like the Willow keyboard (available for iPhone and Mac) can provide an effective alternative. For Android users, there are various reliable voice dictation apps to explore.

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