How to permanently disable voice assistant on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Voice assistants on Xiaomi devices are both a handy tool and a source of constant irritation. XiaoAI (built-in Chinese firmware assistant), Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex can activate accidentally, eat up the battery and collect data about your requests. Especially annoying autoruns when you press the power button or say "OK, Google" when you didn't plan to.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable voice assistants on Xiaomi smartphones and smart devices, including hidden settings that are not obvious even to advanced users. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15, HyperOS, and devices with global and Chinese firmware. You’ll learn how to remove the assistant completely, block its launch or at least limit access to the microphone.

1. How to disable XiaoAI on Chinese firmware (no root)

If your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is running on the Chinese version of MIUI/HyperOS, the default is XiaoAI, the company’s own voice assistant, which cannot be removed by standard means, but can be deactivated.

Follow these steps:

📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
🔍 In the search box, type XiaoAI (or in Chinese).
⚙️ Select the app and click Disable (if the button is inactive, first click Stop).
🔒 In the Permissions section, disable access to Microphone, Contacts and Locations.

If the Disable button is missing, the manufacturer has blocked this option, in which case only hiding the icon or restricting it through ADB (more on this below) will help.

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On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T Pro), XiaoAI can masquerade as the system application com.miui.voiceassist. To find it, turn on the display of system applications in the application manager settings.

2. disable Google Assistant on global firmware

On devices with global firmware MIUI or HyperOS, Google Assistant is installed by default. It can be disabled in several ways, but complete removal is possible only with root rights.

Method 1: Through Google Settings

🔧 Go to Settings. → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, helper and voice.
🎤 Choose Google Assistant → General settings.
❌ Turn off the Google Assistant switch.
🔊 In the Voice Match section, turn off the option OK Google.

Method 2: Through application settings

📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
🔍 Find Google (app, not services).
⚙️ Go to Permissions and turn off the microphone.
🛑 In the Notifications section, disable all categories.

If the assistant is activated by the power button after that, it is tied to the gesture. To remove this, go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Quickly start the assistant and turn off the option.

📊 Which voice assistant annoys you the most?

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Alice from Yandex

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3. Complete removal of voice assistant (ADB required)

If standard methods don’t work, you can completely uninstall assistant system applications via ADB. This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires a connection to a computer.

What you need:

🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
To remove XiaoAI, run: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist
To delete Google Assistant: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Once the commands are executed, the applications will disappear from the system, but the MIUI/HyperOS updates can restore them. To avoid this, block the automatic update of the system applications in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three-point → Auto-update.

What if the ADB can’t see the device?

Make sure: 1. Drivers are installed for your Xiaomi model (you can download from Xiaomi website). 2. The developer settings include the option of debugging over USB (Safe Mode). 3. You have confirmed trust in the computer on the smartphone screen when you first connect. 4. Use the original cable (cheap cables often do not transmit data).

4. Disable voice assistant on smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

Voice assistants are integrated not only into smartphones, but also into wearable electronics: Mi Band 7/8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3 and others.

For the Mi Band 7/8 Pro:

📱 Open the Mi Fitness app and connect to the bracelet.
⚙️ Go to the Device Profile → Settings → Voice assistant.
❌ Turn off the switch Voice Assistant.
🔇 In the Notifications section, disable the voice alerts option.

For the Xiaomi Watch S3:

🕒 On the clock, swipe down the screen and select Settings.
🎤 Find the Voice Assistant section and turn it off.
📱 In the Mi Fitness app, go to the Watch Profile → Voice control and deactivate all options.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro), the voice assistant is tied to a button. To turn it off, press the physical button for 5 seconds, then select Settings → Buttons → Action When Holding and assign another action (such as Turning off the screen).

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5. How to block auto-start Power Button Assistant

One of the most annoying features is to start the voice assistant while holding the power button for a long time, and you can turn it off, but the way it works depends on the firmware version.

For MIUI 14 and newer:

Go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Quick Start Assistant.
Turn off the option to start the assistant when holding the power button.
If there is no item, try the alternative path: Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button.

For HyperOS:

Open Settings → System → Gestures → Power button.
Select Action on Hold and set No Action or Power Menu.

On some models (e.g. POCO F5), this parameter may be hidden, in which case only the change through ADB will help:

adb shell settings put global assistant null


adb shell settings put global voice_interaction_service null

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If after turning off the power button ceases to call the off menu, assign this action manually in the gesture settings.

6.Restriction of access to the microphone for all assistants

Even if you've disabled the voice assistant, some system processes may still use the microphone to block access completely:

Method 1: Through Privacy Settings

🔒 Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Microphone.
🚫 Disable access for all applications related to voice assistants: Google XiaoAI (or ) Yandex (if installed) Mi Voice

Method 2: Safe Mode (if the assistant does not turn off)

🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button) → Restarting in Safe Mode).
🛠️ In Safe Mode, Remove or Disable Problem Apps.
🔄 Reboot back to normal mode.

If the microphone is still activated by accident after these actions, check out applications from third-party vendors (such as VK, Telegram, or TikTok) that may request access to the microphone for voice messages.

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To check which app is using the microphone in the background, set Access Dots (Android 12+).The app shows an indicator when the microphone or camera is active.

7.Alternative methods: Disconnection through the registry and Magisk

For advanced users willing to risk the stability of the system, there are two other ways:

Method 1: Editing system files (root required)

📁 Install a file manager with root support (e.g., Root Explorer).
🔍 Go to the folder. /system/priv-app/ and find: MiuiVoiceAssist (for XiaoAI) Velvet or GoogleQuickSearchBox (for Google Assistant)
🗑️ Rename the folders by adding.bak at the end (e.g. MiuiVoiceAssist.bak).
🔄 Reset the device.

Method 2: Using Magisk and Universal SafetyNet Fix

🔧 Install Magisk and Universal SafetyNet Fix.
📥 Download the Disable Flags module and add flags to it: enable_assistant voice_interaction_service
🔄 Reset the device.

These methods can lead to system instability or loss of warranty, and only use them if other methods have not worked.

What if the phone does not turn on after deleting system files?

If the device is stuck on the MI logo or left in bootloop: 1. Try to log into Recovery Mode (keep Power + Volume up). 2. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset (this will erase all data!). 3. If it doesn't help, swipe your phone through Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool. 4. In the future, backup through TWRP before editing system files.

Comparison of methods of disabling voice assistants

Method	Required. root/ADB	Works on	Efficiency	Risks.
Disconnection in settings	❌ No.	MIUI, HyperOS	⭐⭐ (may not work completely)	Low.
Removal via ADB	✅ ADB	All the firmware.	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Medium (can recover after the update)
Locking the microphone	❌ No.	All the firmware.	⭐⭐⭐	Low.
Editing system files	✅ Root	All the firmware.	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	High (bootloop risk)
Use of Magisk	✅ Root + Magisk	MIUI, HyperOS	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Medium (can break SafetyNet)

The choice of method depends on your Xiaomi model and willingness to take risks. For most users, it is enough to disable through settings or ADB. If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest ways.

Frequently asked questions

❓ Can I turn off XiaoAI without it? ADB?

Yes, but not on all firmware. On the global version of MIUI/HyperOS XiaoAI is usually absent, and in Chinese it can be disabled through Settings → Applications (see section 1). If the button is inactive, try to limit the resolutions (microphone, location) or hide the icon through the launcher.

❓ Why Google Assistant is on its own?

It's because of this: 🎤 Google’s OK (turn off in Google Settings). 🔘 Power button bindings (see Section 5). 📱 Application Background Processes (check permissions in Settings) → Confidentiality). 🔊 Firmware errors (update the system or reset the settings).

❓ Will AliExpress or Yandex.Navigator work after the microphone is turned off?

Yes, but with limitations: 🗣️ The navigator will not be able to receive voice commands, but the basic functions (route building, notifications) will work. 🛒 AliExpress won’t be able to use voice search, but manual barcode entry and scanning will remain available. 🔄 You can temporarily turn on the microphone for specific applications in Settings → Confidentiality → Permits.

❓ How to get a voice assistant back if you need it?

If you have disabled the assistant through the settings: 🔧 Back to Settings → Apps and turn it back on. 🔄 For Google Assistant, go to Google Settings → Search, helper and voice → Google Assistant. If removed through ADB: 📥 Reinstall the application via adb install (needed) APK-file). 🔄 Or, you can reset your settings (Settings). → The phone. → Resetting settings).

❓ Why After Updating MIUI Voice assistant is back again?

This is standard Xiaomi behavior: system applications recover from major updates: 🚫 Turn off automatic application updates in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Threefold → Auto-update. 📵 Use it. ADB For packet locking (adb shell pm hide instead of uninstall). 🛡️ Install the App Systemizer module in Magisk to convert system applications to custom applications (they won’t be restored).

If none of these methods worked, your Xiaomi model may have a unique firmware (for example, for carriers), in which case you can try resetting to factory settings or contact support with a request to provide firmware without a voice assistant.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (such as Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Mix Fold 3), the voice assistant is integrated into the device. MIUI Voice is a system component that also handles voice typing and dictation, and turning it off can disrupt these functions.

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi with working firmware (for example, for corporate tasks), disabling the voice assistant may block access to certain features. MDM (Mobile Device Management: Please clarify the policy before changes IT-division.