How to completely disable voice control on Xiaomi devices: TVs, smartphones and smart appliances

Why do users want to turn off voice control on Xiaomi?

The voice assistants in Xiaomi devices, from Mi TVs to Redmi smartphones, are marketed as a handy control tool, but many people experience false positives when the device responds to extraneous sounds, speech from the TV or even coughing, especially when the Xiao AI or Google Assistant voice assistant suddenly turns on the screen light or starts searching the Internet.

Another reason is privacy: Device microphones are constantly listening to the environment while waiting for commands, which causes concern among users. Even if Xiaomi assures that data is not transmitted to servers without an explicit request, many people are more comfortable turning it off completely. Finally, voice control can slow down the device, especially on budget models with limited resources.

In this article, we will discuss how to turn off voice control on all types of Xiaomi devices: TVs, smartphones, smart speakers and even robot vacuum cleaners. It is important to understand that the process varies depending on the model and version of the firmware - there is no universal solution.

Disabling the voice assistant on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

Xiaomi TVs have a built-in microphone to control voice via Xiao AI or Google Assistant. To turn off this feature, you need to go to the system settings. Options are two: temporary shutdown (the assistant will remain in the system, but will not be activated) and complete removal (if the firmware allows).

Let’s first look at the basics for most models:

1. Take the remote and press the Settings button.
2. Go to the Smart Home and Devices section → Voice Assistant.
3. Choose Xiao AI or Google Assistant (depending on the model).
4. Turn off the slider Enable voice control.

If this method does not work, try an alternative method:

• 🔍 Settings → All settings → System → Voice search.
• 🔕 Turn off the voice recognition option from the remote (if any).
• 🔇 In the Privacy section, disable microphone access for Xiao AI.

On some TVs (such as Mi TV 4S or Redmi Smart TV X), voice control is integrated at the firmware level, and it cannot be turned off by standard means, in which case a factory reset will help, and then refuse to configure the voice assistant on the first turn on.

How to disable Xiao AI on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones

On Xiaomi smartphones, the Xiao AI voice assistant can be activated by double-pressing the power button or by voice command. To turn it off, you need to go to the app settings. Importantly, on some models (for example, for the Chinese market), Xiao AI is sewn into firmware and removed only through ADB.

Instructions for most devices:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Xiao AI (or Voice Assistant) in the list.
3. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, tap Storage → Clear the data).
4. Return to Settings → Special Features → Power button and turn off the option to Start Voice Assistant.

For devices with MIUI 12/13/14, you may need to take the following step:

• 📱 Go to Settings → Google → Settings for Devices → Voice Match.
• 🗣️ Turn off Hey Google and Voice Access.
• 🔒 Under Privacy → Permissions → Microphone, disable access for Xiao AI.

If Xiao AI continues to run, try removing it via ADB:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

This command removes the application only for the current user, without affecting the system files. On some firmware after the reboot, Xiao AI will recover - in this case, only the installation of custom firmware will help.

Disable voice control on smart speakers and Xiaomi speakers

Xiaomi’s smart speakers (such as Mi Smart Speaker or Redmi SonikBass) always listen to voice commands by default. You can only physically turn off the microphone completely by shutting it down or turning off power.

Steps for the Mi Home app:

1. Open Mi Home and select your column.
2. Go to the device settings → Voice assistant.
3. Turn off the slider Listening Mode.
4. In the Privacy section, prohibit the sending of voice data.

For speakers with Google Assistant (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Speaker with Google):

• 🎤 In the Google Home app, select the device.
• 🔇 Press the gear icon → microphone settings.
• 🚫 Turn off Google Assistant and Voice Match.

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If the speaker continues to respond to voice, try reflashing it through Mi Home to an older version of the software – sometimes this removes unnecessary features.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi AI Speaker), the microphone can only be turned off hardwarely – this requires disassembling the device and soldering off the microphone contacts. This voids the warranty, so resort to this method only as a last resort.

Voice control in robot vacuum cleaners and other smart Xiaomi equipment

Xiaomi’s Mi Robot Vacuum, Roborock series of robot vacuum cleaners support voice control via Mi Home or Google Assistant, which can be disabled in the app’s settings, but there are nuances:

For vacuum cleaners with support for Xiao AI:

1. Open Mi Home and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings. → Voice control.
3. Turn off the voice command recognition option.
4. In the Notifications section, disable voice alerts.

For devices with Google Assistant:

• 🤖 In the Google Home app, find your vacuum cleaner.
• 🔧 Go to Settings → Voice Assistant.
• 🗑️ Turn off the voice control option.

If the vacuum cleaner continues to respond to commands, check if it is connected to a Xiaomi smart speaker or TV, in which case voice control can go through them, and some models (such as the Roborock S7) have a built-in microphone for detecting obstacles - turning it off can worsen navigation.

Complete removal of voice assistant: reset, firmware, ADB

If standard methods have not worked, radical methods remain: resetting the device to factory settings, installing custom firmware or using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – these methods are suitable for power users and can lead to data loss or warranty cancellation.

First, try resetting the settings:

• 📱 On Smartphone: Settings → About Phone → Resetting.
• 📺 On TV: Settings → Support → Data Reset.
• 🤖 On the vacuum cleaner: in the Mi Home app, select Reset to factory.

If the reset didn’t help, use ADB to remove system applications, such as to remove Xiao AI on your smartphone:

adb shell


pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist




pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiasst




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voicetrigger

For Xiaomi TVs, the process is more complicated – you need to root and manually delete assistant files. This is risky, as it can lead to a device breakage. The alternative is to install alternative firmware, such as LineageOS (if it is available for your model).

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Before using ADB or resetting settings, make sure to back up the data. On some Xiaomi devices, the voice assistant is sewn into the firmware and is not removed completely without root rights.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after voice control is turned off, users face unexpected challenges.

1.The voice assistant turns on on by itself

If Xiao AI or Google Assistant is activated without a command, check:

• 🎤 Microphone: It may be contaminated or damaged, causing it to catch extraneous noise.
• 📱 Remote: Some Xiaomi remotes have a separate voice button that can be turned off in settings.
• 🔄 Updates: After the firmware update, the settings may reset.

2.It is impossible to disable Xiao AI on Chinese firmware

On devices for the Chinese market (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro China), Xiao AI is embedded in the system and is not removed by standard methods.

• 🌍 Install global firmware via the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🛠️ Get root access and delete the assistant system files.
• 🚫 Turn off all permissions for the application in the settings.

3.Other functions have been lost since the shutdown

On some devices, the voice assistant is linked to other services (such as Mi Remote or Quick Apps).If the remote or widgets stopped working after the Xiao AI was disabled, try:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 📥 Install the latest updates.
• 🔧 Manually enable permissions for other applications.

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If after turning off the voice assistant, the power button on the smartphone stopped working, check the settings Special Opportunities → Power button and assign another action to it.

4.Voice control returns after update

Xiaomi sometimes forcibly turns on the voice assistant after a firmware update.

• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📵 Use a firewall (e.g., NetGuard) to block Xiao AI access to the Internet.
• 🔄 Install custom recovery (TWRP) and roll back to the old firmware version.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

If neither method worked, consider alternative solutions: for example, using an external remote without a voice button or connecting the device to another manufacturer’s smart speaker (such as Amazon Echo), where privacy settings are more flexible.

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Disabling voice control on Xiaomi devices does not require special skills if you use standard settings, but for complete removal you may need ADB, root access or custom firmware – these methods are suitable only for advanced users.