Guides: keyboard sounds on Mac
Short, honest guides from the makers of Klyqo.
Typing sounds for Mac: how to make your keyboard sound mechanical
A Mac keyboard can sound like a mechanical one. How the apps work, what to look for, how to set one up in a minute, and how to try the sounds first.
Read the guideLinear vs tactile vs clicky: what each kind of switch sounds like
A plain-language guide to the three families of mechanical switches, how each sounds, and how to choose a typing sound you will enjoy.
Read the guideThe best keyboard sound apps for Mac in 2026
Klyqo, Thock, CupertinoClicks and Klack compared on sounds, mouse clicks, price and privacy, with what each does best and who should pick it.
Read the guideAre keyboard sound apps safe? What the permission means
A keyboard sound app needs to watch for key presses. What macOS Input Monitoring allows, what to check before you grant it, and what Klyqo keeps.
Read the guidePsst. Type something.