How to Turn Off Keyboard Vibration

This article will walk you through the steps for how to disable keyboard vibration on Android smartphones and tablets and Apple’s iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

How Do I Turn Off the Vibrating Keyboard on iPhone and iPad?

The default iOS keyboard pre-installed on Apple’s iPhones and iPads doesn’t actually have a haptic feedback feature so, if your keyboard is vibrating, it’s likely you or someone else has installed a third-party keyboard app.

To remove the vibration, open the settings in the app and look for a setting like Haptic Feedback or Vibration. Then, switch it off.

Sometimes, your iPhone or iPad may vibrate when you tap a website or app. This setting is separate from keyboard vibrations, and you can disable it in the iOS Settings app.

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Sounds & Haptics.

3. Tap the switch next to System Haptics.

   Gray means the settings is off. Green means it’s active.

How Do I Turn Off Keyboard Vibration on Samsung and Other Android Phones?

Whether your Android smartphone or tablet is made by Samsung or some other manufacturer, the steps to turn off the vibrating keyboard are the same though some of the phrasing can differ.

1. Open Settings.

   It’s the app icon that looks like a gear.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration.

   Depending on which device and Android version you’re using, the option may be called something like Sounds and Notification or Sound.

3. Tap System sound/vibration control.

   This option may be called Vibrations.

4. Tap the switch next to Samsung Keyboard. A gray switch means vibration has been disabled while a blue or green switch means it’s still active.

   The option on your Android mobile may be called Keyboard or Keyboard Vibration.

Why Does My Phone Vibrate When I Type?

The technology behind keyboard vibration is often referred to as haptic feedback. It’s a feature used on many touchscreen devices such as smartphones and tablets to provide the user with some kind of physical sensation when tapping parts of the screen.

Many people enjoy haptic feedback because it makes them feel like they’re touching something real like an actual physical keyboard. Some people don’t like the vibrating sensation though because they find it distracting or irritating. Fortunately, iOS, Android, and other devices with keyboard vibration always have a way to turn it off so no one is forced to use it if they don’t want to.

How Do I Turn the Vibration On When I Type?

To enable keyboard vibration on your smartphone or tablet, repeat the steps shown at the top of this page and make sure the haptic feedback or vibration setting is enabled.

If the switch next to the keyboard vibrating option is gray or faded, this almost always means it’s turned off. Simply tap it to turn it on. Once enabled, the switch should turn a bright color such as green or blue.