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

Voice assistants on Xiaomi smartphones are both a convenient tool and a source of irritation for many users. Google Assistant, XiaoAI (built-in assistant from Xiaomi) and other services can be activated accidentally, consume battery power or simply interfere with everyday use, especially for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13 models, where voice control is integrated at the MIUI 13/14 firmware level.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to disable voice assistants, from standard settings to hidden features for power users, learn how to remove unnecessary services without root rights, what settings are available. MIUI The instructions are responsible for activating the voice by double pressing, and what to do if the assistant turns on spontaneously after the system update. POCO Android-based 11-14.

Why the voice assistant is getting in the way: the main problems

Before we go to the shutdown, it’s worth understanding the inconvenience that voice assistants on Xiaomi are causing, and here are the most common user complaints:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: background activity of Google Assistant or XiaoAI can eat up to 5-7% They are charged daily, even if you don’t use them.
• 🎤 Random positives: The assistant is activated by extraneous sounds, music, or even in your pocket (especially on models with the Google Assistant button on the case).
• 📱 Conflict with other apps: for example, XiaoAI can block Shazam or voice search on YouTube.
• 🔊 Intrusive notifications: some versions MIUI constantly offer to configure voice assistant through pop-up windows.

According to tests from XDA Developers, on Xiaomi devices with MIUI 14, the Google Assistant consumes up to 120 MB of RAM in the background, and the XiaoAI consumes about 80 MB. For low-end models like the Redmi 10A or POCO M5, this is a significant load, and both assistants can conflict with each other if you do not turn off one of them.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware for China (China) ROM) XiaoAI voice assistant can't be completely disabled without root rights, so you can only limit its rights in the application settings.

Method 1: Disabling Google Assistant through Settings

If your Xiaomi smartphone uses Google Assistant as its primary assistant (this is true for global versions of MIUI), it can be disabled by standard Android tools.

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a color background).
2. In the lower right corner, tap on the profile icon → Settings.
3. Select Google Assistant → General.
4. Scroll down and click Google Assistant (first item).
5. Turn off the Google Assistant slider and confirm the action.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands, but it will still be hanging in the background to completely put him to sleep.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Google in the list and select it.
• 🚫 Press the Battery. → Limit background activity.
• 🔕 In the Notifications section, disable all switches.

These actions will not remove Google Assistant completely (this is a system application), but will minimize its impact on performance.On MIUI 14 firmware for Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5, you may need to further disable the "OK, Google" option in your voice settings.

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Method 2: Deactivate XiaoAI (Integrated Xiaomi Assistant)

XiaoAI is Xiaomi’s proprietary voice assistant that is installed on all devices with MIUI. Unlike Google Assistant, it can be turned off almost completely, but the process depends on the firmware version.

For global and European versions of MIUI (e.g., Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type XiaoAI (or Mi Assistant for Russian firmware).
3. Select the app and click Disable (if the button is active).
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

On Chinese firmware (China ROM), the path will be different:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities.
2. Find the Voice Assistant (or XiaoAI) section.
3. Turn off all sliders associated with voice activation.

If the Disable button is inactive (grey), then XiaoAI is a system application that cannot be deactivated without root rights.

• 🛑 Limit Application Rights: In XiaoAI settings, disable Microphone, Contacts and Locations.
• 🔋 In the Battery section, select Limit background activity.
• 🔕 Disable all notifications from the app.

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On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra), XiaoAI can be disabled via ADB, even without root rights.

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

Method 3: Disabling voice activation by button

Many Xiaomi smartphones (especially the Redmi Note and POCO series) have a physical or touch button that is automatically attached to the voice assistant, such as the POCO X3 Pro, which is the button on the right, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which has a long press on the power button, to reassign or disable this feature:

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures (or Settings → Additional → Buttons on older versions of MIUI).
2. Select the Google Assistant button (or the XiaoAI button for Chinese firmware).
3. In the action menu, select Do Nothing or Disable.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 11T), the voice assistant can be activated by double pressing the volume button to turn this off:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Gestures.
• 🔍 Find the option Double pressing the volume button.
• 🚫 Set the value Unplugged.

If your firmware doesn’t have an explicit option to turn off, try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Select Notifications → Others.
3. Turn off the option of Assistant or Voice Search.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13 and later (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite) double pressing the power button can be rigidly tied to the Google Assistant. ADB root-right.

Method 4: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a debugging tool that allows you to disable system applications without rooting permissions, which is suitable for power users and requires a computer.

Here's what you're gonna need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 📱 USB Type C C Cable (Original or Quality).
• 🔧 Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot (can be downloaded through the SDK Platform Tools by Google).
• 🔓 Included debugging by USB smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. On your smartphone, turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

File transfer

CMD

adb devices

If the device is determined, continue.

Google Assistant

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

XiaoAI

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

Once these commands are executed, the applications will be disabled for the current user (without deleting system files). To return them back, use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.voiceassist

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB This can cause system instability if entered incorrectly.Before executing, back up your data via Mi Cloud or Google Drive.On some Xiaomi firmware (e.g, MIUI 14 China) these teams may not work due to manufacturer restrictions.

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Method 5: Disconnecting via Safe Mode

If the voice assistant is activated spontaneously and interferes with work, you can temporarily disable all third-party applications through Safe Mode, which will help to understand whether the problem is to blame for Google Assistant, XiaoAI or other software.

To enter Safe Mode:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the power button before the Xiaomi logo appears.
3. As soon as the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press Volume down.
4. Keep Volume down until the device boots up. At the bottom of the screen, the Safe Mode will appear.

On devices with an infrared port (for example, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G), the voice assistant can conflict with the remote control.

1. Open the Mi Remote app.
2. Go to Settings. → Voice control.
3. Turn off the option Voice commands for the remote.

If you use wireless headphones (like the Xiaomi Buds 4), they can also activate the voice assistant with a long press.

• 🎧 Open Bluetooth Settings → Choose your headphones.
• 🔧 Click on the gear icon next to the device name.
• 🚫 Turn off the option of voice assistant or long press.

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Even after you turn off voice assistants, some apps (like Google Maps or YouTube) may request access to the microphone. Check permissions in Settings → Privacy regularly.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but the voice assistant still gets in the way, radical measures remain:

1. Factory reset: This will delete all data from the device, but return the firmware to its original state. Path: Settings → About the phone → Reset. Before reset, back up via Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
2. Fastboot firmware: You will need to unlock the bootloader through Xiaomi's official website. Download the latest version of MIUI for your model from en.miui.com. Use the Mi Flash Tool for firmware.

Installation of custom firmware

• Popular options: LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Xiaomi.eu.
• Requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights.
• On custom firmware, you can completely remove Google Assistant and XiaoAI.

Some firmware for Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro may require resetting through Settings → System → Reset.