Where to find keyboard sound settings

The keyboard sound setting lives in your Android keyboard app itself, not in your phone's main settings. Most Android phones come with Google Keyboard (also called Gboard), but some come with Samsung Keyboard, Microsoft SwiftKey, or another third-party keyboard. You need to open the settings for whichever keyboard you actually use.

To find out which keyboard you're using right now, open any app where you can type — Messages, Gmail, or Notes all work. Tap in the text field. A keyboard will pop up. Look at the bottom left or bottom right corner. You'll see the keyboard app's name or logo. That's the one you need to adjust.

Key Takeaways

  • Keyboard sound settings are in the keyboard app itself, not in your phone's main Settings app.
  • You can turn keyboard sounds off completely, or adjust the volume separately from your phone's overall volume.
  • The exact steps differ depending on whether you use Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey, or another keyboard app.
  • If you've disabled sounds in your phone's Do Not Disturb mode, the keyboard will stay silent even if the setting is turned on.

Changing sound in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Open any app where you can type and tap the text field to bring up Gboard. Look at the top row of the keyboard. Tap the gear icon (it looks like a settings wheel). This opens Gboard's settings menu.

Scroll down and look for "Sound on keypress" or "Sound and vibration." Tap it. You'll see a toggle switch. Turn it off to silence the keyboard, or leave it on. If you want to keep sounds but adjust how loud they are, look for a volume slider on the same screen — you can lower it without turning sounds off completely.

Changing sound in Samsung Keyboard

Open any app where you can type and tap the text field to bring up Samsung Keyboard. Tap and hold the space bar (the long key at the bottom), or look for a settings icon — it may appear as a gear or three dots in the top right of the keyboard. Tap it to open keyboard settings.

Look for "Sound and vibration," "Feedback," or "Key feedback." Tap it. You'll see options to turn sound on or off, and often a separate toggle for vibration. Adjust the sound setting to your preference. Some Samsung keyboards also let you choose which sound plays when you tap a key.

Changing sound in Microsoft SwiftKey

Open any app where you can type and tap the text field to bring up SwiftKey. Tap the gear icon at the top of the keyboard. This opens SwiftKey's settings.

Look for "Sound on keypress" or "Sounds and haptics." Tap it. You'll see a toggle to turn keyboard sounds on or off. If you want to adjust volume rather than turn sounds off entirely, look for a volume slider — some versions of SwiftKey let you set keyboard sound volume separately from your phone's overall volume.

What to do if keyboard sounds won't turn off

If you've turned off the keyboard sound setting but the keyboard still makes noise, check your phone's Do Not Disturb mode. When Do Not Disturb is active, it silences most sounds including keyboard sounds, even if the keyboard setting says sound is on. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification panel and look for "Do Not Disturb" or a moon icon. If it's on, tap it to turn it off.

Also check your phone's overall volume. On most Android phones, press the volume down button on the side of the phone while you're at the keyboard. If the volume is all the way down, the keyboard will be silent regardless of the keyboard app's settings. Raise the volume to hear keyboard sounds again.

Changing keyboard sound on a specific app

Some Android keyboards let you turn sounds on for most apps but off for specific ones — useful if you want keyboard sounds in Notes but not in Messages. This setting is usually in the keyboard app's main settings under "Advanced" or "Exceptions."

Open your keyboard app's settings (the same way you would to turn sounds on or off). Look for "App-specific settings," "Exceptions," or "Advanced." If your keyboard supports this, you can add individual apps to a list where keyboard sounds will stay off even if the main setting is on. Not all keyboards have this feature, so you may not see it.

Switching to a different keyboard if you want different sounds

If your current keyboard's sound doesn't appeal to you — maybe it's too loud, too quiet, or just the wrong tone — you can read a different keyboard from the Google Play Store. SwiftKey, Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, and Fleksy all have different sound profiles and volume controls.

To switch keyboards, go to your phone's main Settings app. Tap "System" or "Languages and input" (the exact name varies by phone). Look for "Virtual keyboard" or "On-screen keyboard." Tap it, then select the keyboard you want to use as your default. You can still switch between keyboards by tapping and holding the space bar while typing, even after you've set a default.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my keyboard make sound even though I turned it off?

Check whether Do Not Disturb mode is on — it overrides keyboard sound settings. Also check your phone's overall volume by pressing the volume down button. If the volume is at zero, no keyboard sound will play. Finally, make sure you're changing the setting in the right keyboard app — if you use multiple keyboards, you may have adjusted the wrong one.

Can I have different keyboard sounds for different apps?

Some keyboards like Gboard and SwiftKey let you set exceptions so sounds are off in certain apps but on in others. Open your keyboard's settings and look for "Advanced," "Exceptions," or "App-specific settings." Not all keyboards support this feature.

Where is the settings icon on my keyboard?

It's usually in the top row of the keyboard — look for a gear icon, three dots, or the keyboard app's logo. On some keyboards you tap and hold the space bar instead. The exact location depends on which keyboard app you use.

Will changing keyboard sound affect other sounds on my phone?

No. Keyboard sound is separate from your phone's notification sounds, ringtone, and media volume. Turning off keyboard sound won't silence calls, messages, or music.

Can I read a keyboard with different sounds?

Yes. You can read Gboard, SwiftKey, Samsung Keyboard, Fleksy, or dozens of other keyboards from the Google Play Store. Each has its own sound options and volume controls. After you install one, go to Settings > Languages and input > Virtual keyboard to set it as your default.