How to completely disable Alice on Xiaomi devices: all ways

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex is integrated into many Xiaomi devices, from smartphones on MIUI to smart speakers and TVs. While the feature can be useful for controlling voice technology, some users prefer to turn it off due to privacy issues, incorrect work or simply because they do not use it. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Alice on different Xiaomi devices, including hidden settings and nuances for specific models.

It is important to understand that the process differs depending on the type of device: on smartphones with MIUI 14/15 algorithm one, on Mi TVs – another, and for smart speakers Xiaomi Smart Speaker will require a separate instruction. We will also consider how to delete Alice data from the servers of Yandex and what to do if the assistant is turned on voluntarily after system updates.

Why users want to disable Alice on Xiaomi

There are several reasons for deactivating the voice assistant, and they're not always due to technical problems.

• 🔒 Data privacy: Alice records and processes voice commands on Yandex servers, raising concerns among users concerned about personal information leaks.
• 📱 Automatic turn on: On some devices, the assistant is activated accidentally (for example, when you press the side button on Redmi Note 12 smartphones or the other side button). POCO X5).
• 🔋 Battery consumption: Alice's background process can consume up to 5-7% You have a charge every day, even if you don’t use it.
• 🎤 The assistant sometimes triggers sounds (music, conversations) or doesn't recognize commands.
• 📦 Unnecessary feature: Many users prefer alternatives like Google Assistant or don't use voice assistants at all.

According to a survey of Xiaomi owners conducted in 2023, 42% of respondents turned Alice off in the first months after buying the device, the main complaints were related to self-enabled microphone and advertising notifications from Yandex.

How to turn off Alice on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 14/15)

On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 14 or MIUI 15 firmware, Alice is integrated at the system level, so simply removing the Yandex app won’t help. You’ll need to turn it off in settings and limit background activity.

Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter Alice or Yandex.
3. Select the Yandex app with Alice (icon with microphone).
4. Press Disable (if the button is inactive, first tap Stop).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If the Disconnect button is missing, Alice is the system component.

Open Settings → About Phone and Click on MIUI Version 5 times to Activate Developer Mode |

Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers |

Activate the debugging option via USB|

Connect your phone to your PC and use the command adb pm uninstall -k --user 0 en.yandex.searchplugin (ADB Tools required)->

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60), Alice can be tied to the Google Assistant button to untie her:

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures → Assistant button.
2. Select No or Google Assistant instead of Yandex Alice.

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If Alice continues to appear in the MIUI search bar after disabling, clear the Search app cache (Settings → Applications → Search → Storage → Clear the cache).

Disconnect Alice on Xiaomi Mi TVs

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (Q2, A2, P1, etc.), Alice is activated by default and can interfere with viewing by responding to voice commands or showing ads.

1. On the remote, press the Settings button.
2. Go to Smart Home and Devices → Voice Assistant.
3. Select Yandex Alice and turn off the slider.
4. For complete removal, go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find Yandex and click Remove.

If Alice appears again after the firmware update, reset the voice assistant settings:

Settings → Smart home and devices → Resetting assistant settings → Confirm

On Google TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023), Alice can be built into the launcher.

• 📺 Go to Settings. → The device → Voice input.
• 🔕 Turn off the Yandex Alice option and leave only Google Assistant.
• 🗑️ Remove the Yandex application through Settings → Annexes.

Disconnecting Alice on Xiaomi smart speakers and IoT devices

Xiaomi Smart Speaker and Redmi SonikBass smart speakers use Alice as their primary voice assistant by default to turn her off:

1. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
2. Select your column in the list of devices.
3. Go to Settings. → Voice assistant.
4. Turn off the Yandex Alice slider.
5. Save the changes.

For Xiaomi Smart Home devices (such as Yeelight smart bulbs or Aqara outlets) where Alice is used for voice control:

• 💡 Open Mi Home → Profile → Settings → Voice assistants.
• 🔌 Untie Yandex account from Mi Home system.
• 🔄 Restart the device (turn off power for 10 seconds).

Important: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Speaker Art), Alice is a must-have component and cannot be completely removed, in which case you can only limit its functionality by turning off the microphone with a physical button on the case.

How to remove Alice data from Yandex servers

Even after Alice is disabled on a Xiaomi device, your voice commands and your request history can be stored on Yandex servers to delete them:

1. Go to the Yandex Passport website and log in.
2. Open the Access Management section → Alice's story.
3. Click Delete History and confirm the action.
4. To delete your account completely, go to Settings → Delete your account (this will result in the loss of all Yandex services).

If you want to prevent Yandex from collecting data in the future:

• 📋 In Alice's settings on the device, disable the option Personalization recommendations.
• 🔒 In the web version of Yandex (yandex.ru) go to Settings → Privacy and disable Data Collection to improve services.

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Deleting Alice’s history does not guarantee complete erasure of data from Yandex servers.According to the privacy policy, the company can store anonymized logs for up to 3 years for analytics.

What to do if Alice turns on after updates

Many Xiaomi users have a problem when Alice returns after a MIUI update or TV firmware, which is due to the fact that some updates automatically restore system applications, including Yandex services.

Decisions:

If the problem recurs regularly, consider installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where Alice is not by default.However, this will require unlocking the bootloader and may take away your warranty.

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Before installing custom firmware, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will save your contacts, messages and application settings.

Alternatives to Alice on Xiaomi devices

If you have disabled Alice but want to use a different voice assistant, consider the following options:

• 🤖 Google Assistant. Built-in MIUI It's activated by pressing the Home button long enough or by saying, OK, Google".
• 🍎 Siri (for iPhone users, but can be used via HomePod in Xiaomi ecosystem).
• 🌐 Marusya from Mail.ru. Less popular, but supports Russian language and integration with some Xiaomi devices.
• 🛠️ Own commands via Mi Home. Set up automation in the Mi Home app without using voice assistants.

To install Google Assistant as the default assistant:

1. Download the Google app from the Play Market.
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Default Applications → Assistant and Voice Input.
3. Select Google instead of Yandex Alice.

On Mi TVs with Google TV, you can completely replace Alice with Google Assistant by disabling Yandex services in your account settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Alice's shutdown

If none of the methods did not help, contact Xiaomi through the official website or forum c.mi.com. Specify the model of the device and the firmware version - this will help specialists to offer an individual solution.