Voice assistants on Xiaomi smartphones are a useful tool for many, but not all users want the Google Assistant or Xiao AI to be activated by random taps or voice commands. Especially annoying when the assistant is triggered in your pocket, while talking or listening to music – this not only distracts, but also discharges the battery 5-15% faster (according to tests on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5).
In this article, you’ll find 5 working ways to disable the voice assistant on any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device — from simply removing the shortcut from the desktop to deep MIUI and Android settings. All methods have been tested on the latest firmware versions (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS) and are suitable for models from Xiaomi 11T to Redmi A2+. If you need to turn off only voice response (for example, the phrase “OK, Google”) or completely remove the assistant from the system — there are solutions for both cases.
Why Xiaomi’s Voice Assistant is Powered On Its Own
Before you go to shutdown, it is important to understand what exactly triggers the assistant on your smartphone.
- 📱 Long-term retention of the Home button (on older models with physical buttons) or swipe from the corner of the screen (on new devices with gestures).
- 🎤 Voice activation by “OK Google” or “Little A” (for Xiao) AI).
- 🔄 Automatic start-up after update MIUI or install new apps (e.g. Google or Mi Browser).
- 🤖 Background processes that scan the microphone for voice commands (this is especially noticeable on budget models like Redmi). 10A).
On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO X5 Pro), the assistant can be activated even when you plug in your headphones or press the power button. This is due to the default settings in MIUI, where the voice assistant is integrated into the security and device management system.
⚠️ Note: On smartphones with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Some of the voice assistant settings have been moved to Smart Features. If you don't find the usual menu items, check this section!
Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (the easiest method)
This method works for 90% of users and works on all versions of MIUI 12 to 14, as well as HyperOS. It allows you to disable the main triggers of the assistant startup, but does not remove it completely from the system.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- In the search bar, type Google (for Google Assistant) or Xiao AI (for Chinese Assistant).
- Select the app from the list and go to Permissions.
- Disable the following paragraphs: 🎤 Microphone (this will block voice activation). 📱 Display over other windows (so that the assistant doesn’t pop up when you press the buttons). 🔄 Auto-Run (prevents starting in the background).
Shut down.
After this, the assistant will stop working on voice commands and random taps, but its icon may remain on the app menu - to remove it, use Method 3.
Holding the Home button for a long time does not call an assistant.
The “OK, Google” voice command is not working.
The assistant icon disappeared from the desktop
In the permission settings, the microphone is turned off.-->
Method 2: Remove voice activation (OK, Google)
If you are annoyed by the voice start of the assistant (for example, when it is triggered while watching a video or a conversation), you can turn off only this feature, leaving the possibility of manual call.
For this:
- Open the Google app (not to be confused with Google Play!).
- Slip on your avatar in the upper right corner → Settings → Voice search.
- Select the Voice Assistant → Okay, Google.
- Turn off the slider to listen to "OK, Google."
- For reliability, also turn off: 🔍 Personalize your voice assistant (so that Google doesn’t analyze your commands). 📱 Unlock by voice (if there is such a point).
This method does not remove the Google Assistant completely, but it does make it passive – it will not respond to voice and consume battery resources. On some devices (for example, the POCO F4 GT) after disabling voice activation, the assistant pop-up window disappears when holding the power button.
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If the assistant still works after turning off "OK, Google," check the settings in the Mi AI app (if installed), sometimes the Chinese assistant intercepts voice commands even after turning off Google.
Method 3: Removing the assistant shortcut from the desktop and control panel
Even after the assistant is turned off, its icon can remain on the desktop or in the Quick Settings panel to remove it:
For a shortcut on the desktop:
- Click on the Google Assistant or Xiao AI icon for a long time.
- Select Remove (or drag it to the basket at the top of the screen).
For the button in the control panel:
- Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
- Press the pencil (✏️) or edit.
- Find the Voice Search or Assistant button and drag it to Unused.
On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11), the assistant button can be soldered into the system and not removed in the standard way, in which case Method 5 using ADB will help.
| Xiaomi model | Can the label be removed by standard means? | Is ADB required? |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | Yes. | No. |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | Yeah (except for Chinese firmware) | Sometimes. |
| POCO X5 Pro | Yes. | No. |
| Redmi 10A | No (only shutdown) | Yes. |
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra (Chinese version) | No. | Yes. |
Method 4: Disconnection through special features settings
On some Xiaomi devices, the voice assistant is tied to special features (for example, for voice control in limited mobility).If previous methods did not work, try this one:
- Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
- Choose Voice Assistant or Voice Control.
- Turn off all sliders associated with: 🎤 Voice input 📱 Voice control 🔄 Automatic speech recognition
Security
Voice unlocking
This method is especially useful for devices with HyperOS, where the settings of the voice assistant are scattered in several sections. For example, on Xiaomi 14 Pro, some of the functions of the assistant are hidden in Settings → Smart Features → Voice control.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware, disabling voice control in special features can cause Google Assistant to fail when connecting to the car via Android Auto. If you use this feature, skip this method.
Google Assistant
Xiao AI (Chinese)
Mi AI (Global Version)
Both (Google + Xiao AI)
No assistant/don't know-->
Method 5: Complete disabling via ADB (for power users)
If you want to permanently remove the voice assistant from the system (including background processes and updates), you will need to use ADB, the Android debugging tool, which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting your smartphone to your computer.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.
File transfer
ADB Tools
cmd
Terminal
adb devicesMake sure your device is listed.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist(The first command removes Google Assistant, the second one removes Xiao AI).
Reboot your smartphone.
After that, the voice assistant will be completely deactivated and its icons will disappear from the system.
- ⚠️ Some features (like Google voice search) will stop working.
- ⚠️ After resetting settings or updating MIUI The assistant may return, but the procedure will need to be repeated.
- ⚠️ On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Instead of com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox, another package can be used (check in the technical documentation).
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Additional tips: how to prevent accidental launch of the assistant
Even after the voice assistant is turned off, it can be activated by gestures or buttons. Here's how to avoid this:
- 🔄 Change navigation gestures: Go to Settings → Display. → Full screen mode. Select Navigation buttons instead of gestures (if you use swipes).
- 📱 Turn off the reaction to the power button: In Settings → Buttons and gestures → Long press of the power button. Set Do Nothing action or Power Menu.
- 🎧 Set up the behavior when connecting headphones: In Settings → Connected devices → Headphones, turn off Auto-Run Voice Assistant.
On devices with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14), it is also recommended to disable smart hints in Settings → Smart Features → Tips, as they can indirectly activate the assistant.
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If the assistant still works after all the manipulations, check for viruses or advertising software. Some applications (for example, launchers from third-party developers) can emulate a voice assistant call.