Having keyboard sounds enabled on WhatsApp can be distracting and annoying for some users. Fortunately, WhatsApp allows you to easily disable keyboard sounds on iPhones. Here are the steps to turn off keyboard sounds on WhatsApp for iPhone:
From WhatsApp Settings
The easiest way to turn off keyboard clicks on WhatsApp is through the app’s settings:
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone
- Tap on the Settings tab at the bottom right
- Go to Notifications > Sound
- Toggle off the “Keyboard” option
This will disable all keyboard sounds when using WhatsApp. The setting change applies to all chats within the app.
From iPhone Settings
You can also disable WhatsApp keyboard sounds through your iPhone’s general Settings app:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap on Sounds & Haptics
- Under System Sounds, toggle off the “Keyboard Clicks” option
This will turn off keyboard sounds across your entire iPhone, including within WhatsApp. Keep in mind that it will disable keyboard sounds for other apps as well.
While in a WhatsApp Chat
If you only want to mute keyboard sounds for a specific WhatsApp chat, there is also an option to do that:
- Open the WhatsApp chat
- Tap on the contact’s name at the top
- Scroll down and tap Mute
- Select “Always” under Mute notifications
This will mute all notifications, including keyboard clicks, for that particular chat. You can unmute at any time by returning to that chat’s settings.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use your iPhone’s Do Not Disturb mode to mute all sounds, including WhatsApp keyboard clicks:
- Open Settings and go to Do Not Disturb
- Activate Do Not Disturb mode
- Customize options like allowing calls or messages from certain people
With Do Not Disturb activated, no sounds will play from any app on your iPhone, providing a mute option for keyboard sounds in WhatsApp.
Via Accessibility Settings
The Accessibility settings on your iPhone offer extensive control over system sounds:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility
- Scroll down and tap Audio/Visual
- Under Keyboard, toggle off “Keyboard Clicks” to mute typing sounds
You can also customize a wide range of other alert and sound options from the Accessibility settings.
Using Live Listen
Apple’s Live Listen feature can be used to mute all iPhone sounds:
- Connect headphones to your device
- Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls
- Tap the green + icon next to Hearing
- Activate Live Listen from Control Center while headphones are connected
Live Listen is designed for hearing assistance, but will mute all system sounds including keyboard clicks in WhatsApp.
With a Mute Switch
If your iPhone model has a mute switch on the side, you can mute sounds by toggling it:
- Locate the mute switch on the left side of your iPhone
- Slide the switch downward to enable mute mode
- All sounds, except alarms and media, will be muted
- Slide the switch up to disable mute mode
This provides a quick way to mute keyboard sounds in WhatsApp and other apps by simply sliding the mute switch.
Via Siri
You can use Siri voice commands to enable or disable mute mode:
- “Hey Siri, mute my phone” – Enables mute
- “Hey Siri, unmute my phone” – Disables mute
With mute enabled via Siri, no sounds including WhatsApp keyboard clicks will be audible.
With Third-Party Apps
If the above options don’t work, there are third-party apps that provide granular control over iPhone sounds:
- Mute for iPhone – Mutes specific apps like WhatsApp.
- Do Not Disturb – Schedules when to mute notifications and alerts.
- Focus – Apple’s app to configure detailed Do Not Disturb settings.
These apps can target just WhatsApp or mute all alerts during certain times for silencing keyboard clicks.
On Android Phones
On Android phones, you can mute WhatsApp keyboard sounds by:
- Going to WhatsApp > Settings > Notifications > unchecking Keyboard
- In Sound settings, disabling keyboard sounds and vibration
- Using Do Not Disturb modes or third-party apps that offer sound controls
The ability to control notification and keyboard sounds may vary across Android models. Refer to your phone’s user guide for exact steps.
Conclusion
WhatsApp makes it easy to disable keyboard clicks right within the app’s settings. Alternatively, you can control sounds at the system level via your iPhone’s Settings, Do Not Disturb mode, mute switch, Accessibility controls, or third-party apps. For selective muting, you can also mute specific WhatsApp chats. With all of these options, you can enjoy a click-free WhatsApp typing experience on your iPhone.