How do I mute my Samsung keyboard?

Many users appreciate the ability to mute the Samsung keyboard. There are several reasons why you may want to turn off sounds from the Samsung keyboard on your Android device. Some key reasons include:

Avoid disrupting others around you – If you are in a quiet public space like a library or office, muting the keyboard sounds prevents disturbing others.
Focus better – Removing notification sounds can help avoid distractions and allow you to focus better on your task.

Dislike the sounds – You may simply prefer a quieter experience and dislike the default keyboard sounds.
Battery life – Disabling certain sounds may help conserve a small amount of battery life.
Accessibility – Those with hearing impairments can benefit from muting sounds that provide minimal utility.

Fortunately, Samsung makes it easy to customize your keyboard sound settings. There are a few different options for muting sounds from the Samsung keyboard, which we will cover in this guide.

Locate the Samsung Keyboard Settings

To locate the Samsung keyboard settings menu on your Galaxy device, simply open the Settings app and tap on “General management.” Under “General management,” you’ll find the option for “Keyboard list and default.” Tap on this option to open the keyboard settings menu.

Alternatively, you can also search for “Samsung keyboard” directly from the Settings search bar. Tapping on “Samsung keyboard” in the search results will also open the keyboard settings menu.

Once in the Samsung keyboard settings, you’ll see various options for customizing your typing experience such as keypress vibration, predictive text, and more. We’ll go through the different sound settings you can adjust in the sections below.

For more information, see Samsung’s guide on adjusting keyboard settings: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00079092/

Mute Keypress Sounds

One of the simplest ways to mute sounds on the Samsung keyboard is to turn off the keypress sounds. When you press a key on the keyboard, it makes a clicking sound by default. To disable this:

Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
Tap on Sounds and Vibration.
Scroll down and locate the setting for Keyboard Sound.

Tap on the toggle switch next to Keyboard Sound to turn it off.

With the toggle disabled, you will no longer hear a clicking sound when pressing keys on the Samsung keyboard. This applies to the sounds made when typing regularly or using features like predictive text. According to this Samsung Mobile article, the keyboard sound effects can be distracting for some users. Turning them off creates a more seamless, quieter typing experience.

Mute Predictive Text Sounds

One way to mute the sounds from your Samsung keyboard is to turn off the predictive text sounds. The predictive text feature will suggest words as you type and make a sound when it offers a suggestion. To disable this:

1. Open the Samsung keyboard in any app that uses it, like Messages or Chrome.

2. Tap on the Settings icon, which looks like a gear.

3. Toggle off the switch next to “Sound” under the Predictive Text section.

This will mute any audible noises when the predictive text suggests a word. The predictive text feature itself will still be enabled and offer word suggestions visually, just without sound effects.

You can quickly re-enable predictive text sounds anytime by returning to the Samsung keyboard settings and toggling the Sound switch back on.

Disable Vibration Feedback

One of the easiest ways to mute the keyboard on your Samsung device is to turn off vibration feedback. This will stop the keyboard from buzzing when you tap each key. To disable vibration feedback:

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Tap “Sounds and vibration.”
Select “Vibration intensity.”

Move the slider for “Keyboard vibration” all the way to the left to turn it off completely.

With keyboard vibration disabled, you’ll no longer feel any haptic buzzing as you type. This can help make your keyboard typing experience much quieter.

Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/772323/how-to-turn-off-keyboard-vibration-on-android/

Turn Off Sound When Entering Text

One of the sound settings you can adjust for the Samsung keyboard is to turn off sound effects when entering text. This will mute any keypress sounds as you type. To disable this:

1. Open Settings and go to Sounds and Vibration.

2. Scroll down and locate Keyboard Sound.

3. Tap on Keyboard Sound and toggle the switch off.

This will prevent your Samsung device from making any click or tap sounds as you type on the keyboard. It mutes the audio feedback, allowing you to enter text silently.^[1]

Turning off the keyboard sound effects can be helpful in quiet environments or if you find the tapping sounds distracting. Just toggle this setting off and you can type without any keypress audio.

[1] “How to disable the keyboard sound on your Samsung smartphone,” SamMobile, June 21, 2016, https://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/10/how-to-disable-the-keyboard-sound-on-your-samsung-smartphone/

Disable Character Previews

The Samsung keyboard has a feature called character preview that shows a small popup of each letter or symbol as you type. This preview hovers above the keyboard and displays the last character entered. While some may find this visual feedback helpful, others may find it distracting.

To disable character previews on the Samsung keyboard:

Open the Settings app on your Samsung device.
Tap on General Management.
Tap on Samsung Keyboard Settings.

Toggle off the switch next to Character Preview to disable this feature.

With character preview disabled, you will no longer see the popup letters when typing. This creates a cleaner, less cluttered typing experience. However, keep in mind you will lose the visual confirmation of each keypress. But for many users, the removal of the previews is preferable for an unobstructed view of the text input area.

If you later decide you want the character preview back, simply return to the Samsung Keyboard settings and toggle the switch on again. You can also customize aspects of the preview like its transparency level and size if you want to keep it enabled but make it less prominent.

Source: https://www.techbone.net/samsung/user-manual/keyboard-character-preview

Additional Sound Settings

Beyond just muting sounds, the Samsung keyboard provides other ways to customize audio feedback. In the Keyboard settings, you can adjust the Sound volume slider to increase or decrease the loudness of keypress sounds (1). There is also an option to Enable character previews, which will play a quick audio preview when you tap letter keys (2).

Under Sound settings, the Vibration feedback intensity slider lets you make vibrating keys more or less pronounced. Setting this to Light will reduce the buzz intensity (3). Additionally, there is a Custom vibration option that lets you create your own vibration pattern for the keyboard (4).

So in summary, the Samsung keyboard provides extensive sound customization beyond basic mute toggles. You can fine-tune volume, enable character previews, adjust vibration intensity, and even create custom vibes.

Custom Vibration Options

Samsung allows users to customize the vibration intensity and pattern for the keyboard to suit their preferences. You can adjust vibration intensity in Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity. There are light, medium, and strong options to choose from.

To customize the vibration pattern, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern. Tap on the pattern next to Samsung keyboard to edit it. You can make your own pattern by tapping the grid or choose from preset options like rhythmic, gentle, cheerful, and more. The customized vibration will be applied whenever you use the Samsung keyboard.

Custom vibration allows you to set distinct vibration feedback for the keyboard so you can identify when you are typing without having to look at the screen. It’s a useful accessibility feature. You can make complex patterns or keep it simple depending on your needs.

Conclusion

Muting the sounds on your Samsung keyboard can help eliminate unwanted distractions and notifications. By navigating to the Samsung Keyboard Settings, you can mute keypress sounds, predictive text sounds, character previews, and more. Useful settings include disabling vibration feedback, turning off sound when entering text, and customizing vibration intensity.

In summary, dive into your Samsung’s Settings app and go to Sounds and Vibration, or General Management > Samsung Keyboard, to fine-tune all of your keyboard preferences. Turning off keyboard sounds can help you avoid disruptions in quiet environments. With the highly customizable options offered by Samsung, you can tailor your typing experience to best suit your needs.1