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

Voice assistants on Xiaomi smart TVs are both a convenient feature and a source of constant irritation for many users. Automatic listening to the microphone, random alarms from extraneous sounds, advertising tips and slowing down the system are just some of the reasons why owners want to turn off this service completely. TV 4/4S/4A, Mi TV 5, Redmi Smart TV new Xiaomi TV A Pro, where the assistant is integrated at the firmware level.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to deactivate a voice assistant, from standard settings to hidden technical methods. You will learn how to turn off the microphone, remove the assistant app, block it through ADB, and even physically de-energize the microphone module (for advanced users).

Why is the voice assistant on Xiaomi TV bothering users?

According to surveys among Xiaomi TV owners, more than 60 percent have experienced unwanted voice assistant positives at least once.

• 🎤 False activations – TV responds to sounds from movies, conversations in a room, or even loud music by interrupting viewing.
• 🔍 Data collection – XiaoAI Assistant (in Chinese firmware) or Google Assistant (in global) can transfer voice recordings to servers for analysis.
• 🐢 Slowdown – the background processes of the assistant take up to 15% of RAM, which is critical for budget models with 1-1.5 GB of RAM.
• 📢 Intrusive advertising – in some regions, the assistant offers purchases on AliExpress or Mi Home services.

The root of the problem lies in the architecture of the PatchWall firmware (the shell of Xiaomi for the user). TV), where the voice module is run with the system and does not have a standard "Delete" button. Even after disconnecting from the menu, it can be activated again after the software update. Below we will discuss the methods that work on all versions of the firmware, including: MIUI TV 3.0–5.0.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard TV settings

The safest method, which does not require technical skills, is suitable for most models, except for the Chinese versions with XiaoAI (for them, see Method 4).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to the Smart Home and Assistants section (or Accounts & Sync → Voice Assistants in global firmware).
3. Choose Voice Assistant (XiaoAI) or Voice Assistant (Voice Assistant).
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔇 Allow voice input (Allow voice input) 🎙️ The Google Detection (Hey Google Detection) 🔄 Automatic Launch (Auto-launch)

Save the changes and restart the TV (press the power button on the remote for 5 seconds).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4X 55", Redmi X50) After disconnecting, the assistant can be activated again in 2-3 days, this is due to background synchronization of the Mi Account account. → Accounts. → Mi Account → Delete the account.

All sliders in the assistant settings are disabled |

TV rebooted |

The microphone on the remote is turned off (if there is a physical button)|

Checked for lack of response to voice commands-->

Method 2: Locking the microphone at the system level

If the assistant continues to work after disconnecting through the settings, you can block access to the microphone for all applications. This method is effective for models with Android TV 9.0+ (for example, Mi TV Q1E, Xiaomi TV A2 43).

Steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application permissions → Microphone.
2. Find it in the list: 🤖 Google (or Google App) 🎤 Voice Assistant (or XiaoAI) 📺 PatchWall Launcher

Banned

Settings → Privacy → Special access → Battery optimization

Limit

💡 Useful tip: If your model doesn't have a "Microphone" option in the permissions, try disabling all permissions for the Voice Assistant app (including network access and notifications) and this will make it work in the "sandbox" without the ability to listen.

Method 3: Remove the Assistant Application via ADB (for Advanced)

The method requires connecting the TV to your computer and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Suitable for all Android TV models, but can cause crashes if done incorrectly. On TVs with MIUI TV 5.0+ firmware, this method can cause a cyclical reboot - check the software version before you start!

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (Type-A) → Type-A or Type-C, depending on the model TV)
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools by Google

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the developer mode on the TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row (you will be notified "You became a developer").
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → Developer settings and include: 🔧 Debugging by USB 🔄 Unlocking OEM (if)

cmd

Terminal

adb devices

(Serial number device should appear)

adb shell

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant

For global firmware with Google Assistant:

pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Reboot the TV.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV Q1 75", Xiaomi TV ES55 2022) Removing system applications through ADB This leads to the error "com.android.tv.settings stopped working." In this case, restore the application by the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant

Method 4: Disable XiaoAI on Chinese firmware

Xiaomi TVs sold in China (CN, CNS) use XiaoAI, which is tightly integrated into the system. The standard shutdown through the settings doesn't work, the assistant activates again after the reboot.

1. Change the firmware region (the most reliable way): Download the global firmware for your model. Flash the TV through USB Recovery (instruction in Method 5). After flashing, XiaoAI will be replaced with Google Assistant, which can be disabled in a standard way.
2. Blocking through a host file (for power users): Connect to the TV via ADB (see Method 3). Open the file /system/etc/hosts command: adb pull /system/etc/hosts Add at the end of the file the lines: 127.0.0.1 api.io.mi.com 127.0.0.1 xiaoai.mi.com Save the file and download back: adb push hosts /system/etc/

⚠️ Note: Changing the host file may disrupt other Mi Account services, including software updates and data synchronization:

adb pull /system/etc/hosts hosts_backup

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If after blocking XiaoAI, the TV started to slow down, clear the system cache through Settings → Storage → Clearing Data → Cache. This will delete temporary assistant files that may have remained in memory.

Method 5: Complete removal through reset or flashing

If all previous methods failed, the radical solution remains: reset the TV to factory settings or flash it to a modified version of the software, which is guaranteed to remove the assistant, but will require setting up the TV from scratch.

Option 1: Hard Reset (Hard Reset)

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset and Update → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase everything and confirm the action (may be required) PIN-code from Mi Account).
3. After the reboot, do not connect your Xiaomi account and immediately disable the assistant through the settings (see Method 1).

Option 2: Reflashing to custom software

For Mi TV 4/4S/5 models, there are informal firmware (e.g. ATV Custom ROM or LineageOS for TV) in which the voice assistant is remote at the system level.

1. Download the firmware for your model from the 4PDA forum.
2. Unpack the archive on the FAT32 flash drive in the update.zip folder.
3. Insert the flash drive into the TV and go to Settings → Software Update → Local Update.
4. Select the update.zip file and confirm the installation.

🔹 Key takeaway: Firmware is a last resort. If your goal is to just turn off the assistant, start with standard settings and lock the microphone. Use reset or custom software only if other methods have not worked.

Physical shutdown of the microphone (for extremes)

If the software methods don't work, and the assistant keeps getting in the way, you can physically de-energize the microphone module, which is a way for users who are willing to disassemble the TV and lose their warranty.

What you need:

• ⚠️ Screwdriver. T5 or T6 (model-wise)
• 🔧 Plastic blade for opening the body
• 📏 Multimeter (to check the voltage)
• 🔪 Strain or shrink tube

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV and wait for the full discharge of the capacitors (10-15 minutes).
2. Remove the back cover by spinning the screws around the perimeter. Be careful, some models (Mi TV 5 Pro) have the lid attached to the latches.
3. Find a microphone module – it looks like a small board with a metal grille, usually located to the bottom or side panel.
4. Disconnect the microphone plume from the main board (it can be signed as MIC or Voice).
5. Isolate the contacts of the plume to exclude accidental circuit.

⚠️ Attention: In Xiaomi models TV A Pro 2023 microphone is integrated into the motherboard — it can not be turned off physically without soldering. ADB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistant