How to turn off the voice assistant on Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs are equipped with advanced voice control systems that are designed to make it easier to navigate content. However, for many users, the constant readiness of the microphone to record or random activation when watching movies becomes a source of irritation. The question of how to turn off the voice assistant on the shiomi TV becomes especially relevant for those who value privacy or simply prefer manual control.

The deactivation process can vary depending on the version of the Android TV or Google TV operating system installed, as well as the remote control model. In some cases, complete shutdown is not possible by software, and additional manipulation of the account or physical buttons is required. Below we will discuss all available methods for solving this problem.

It’s worth noting that menu interfaces can vary depending on regional firmware. Global versions of TVs often have tighter integration with Google services, while Chinese versions can use their own speech recognition algorithms. Understanding these differences will help you choose the most effective way to disable unnecessary features.

Disconnection through the system settings of Android TV

The most obvious and safe way is to use the built-in operating system settings menu, which does not require third-party software installation and allows you to flexibly manage the permissions for the microphone, and you need to access the main menu using a standard remote.

Go to Settings (the gear icon in the upper right corner), then select Device Settings or System. Depending on the firmware version, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same: search for a section associated with Google Assistant or voice input.

• 🔹 Find the item "Google Assistant" in the list of system applications.
• 🔹 Select the option “Google Assistant” to go to the detailed menu.
• 🔹 Turn off the "Voice Match" or "Access with Voice Match" switch".

⚠️ Warning: After disabling voice correspondence, the “OK, Google” command will stop working, but activation through the microphone button on the remote may persist.

It's important to understand that you can't completely remove the system component through the settings, because it's part of the Android TV operating system kernel, you just limit its functionality and prevent listening to the environment in the background, and it's a trade-off between convenience and privacy.

If the standard menu path is not available, try global search. Press the menu button on the remote and enter "Google" in the search bar. The system will suggest going to the assistant settings, where you can find additional privacy switches.

Managing the Xiaomi remote settings

Many users are unaware that the voice button on Xiaomi’s remote has its own sensitivity and behavior settings, and newer Bluetooth-connected remotes can reassign actions or disable voice response.

To access these settings, go to Settings → Remote and Accessories (or Bluetooth and Accessories). This displays all connected devices. Select your remote from the list to see the available configuration options.

Settings → Remote and accessories → [Your remote] → Customization of buttons

Some versions of PatchWall or pure Android TV include the option to turn off voice search by short press, and if you have one, deactivating it will allow you to use the button for other purposes only or completely ignore it.

• 🔹 Make sure the remote is updated to the latest version of the software.
• 🔹 Check if a third-party program is installed to reassign buttons.
• 🔹 Try reconnecting the remote via Bluetooth to reset settings.

There's also a physical method: if you use a universal IR remote or smartphone app, you can just not use the microphone button. However, for a Xiaomi desktop, the software restriction is the only way.

It is worth mentioning that on some Mi TVs, the microphone button is hardware-related to the system process, in which case the software shutdown may not give 100% of the result, and the assistant will start when you press it, even if the microphone is disabled in the settings.

Restriction of microphone rights and confidentiality

A deeper level of customization is the permission management for applications, and you can prevent the system from using the microphone, which will actually stun the voice assistant even if it tries to activate.

Go to Settings → Privacy (or Security and Restrictions).Look for the section related to app access to the microphone. Here you will see a list of all the programs that requested audio login.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling microphone access for Google system components may cause unstable search bar and some apps.

Using this method is more radical than simply turning off Voice Match. Xiaomi TV will stop hearing any commands, which ensures that there is no accidental activation. However, if you use video calls through the TV, the functionality will be lost.

Also, the privacy section recommends clearing your voice activity history, which will remove all previously recorded commands stored on Google servers and in the device’s memory, providing an additional layer of privacy.

Use of Do Not Disturb and Guest Mode

Android TV offers usage modes that can indirectly help solve the problem, and while they don’t shut down the assistant completely, they minimize its interference with the interface.

Do Not Disturb is primarily designed to block notifications, but in some builds it also limits background activity on Google services, which can be activated through quick settings in the top bar or in the Settings menu → System → Modes.

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Create a separate Guest profile without a Google account being linked – in this profile, the voice assistant often runs in a stripped down mode or is not active by default.

Guest mode is another effective way, because when you switch to a guest profile, the TV doesn't have access to your personal history and assistant settings, and it creates a sterile environment where voice commands either don't work or require re-authorization.

To activate guest mode, click on the profile avatar at the top corner of the screen and select Guest.This action does not delete your data, but isolates the current session from the main account.

• 🔹 Ideal for watching TV by children or guests.
• 🔹 Prevents the collection of personalized data through voice.
• 🔹 Requires profile switching to return to full functionality.

The downside of this method is that you need to switch profiles every time you want to use your apps, but as a temporary solution to ensure silence and peace while watching a movie, this option is quite effective.

Third-party applications for blocking

If Xiaomi’s standard settings don’t work, you can go to the Google Play Store on your TV, and there are specialized blocking apps that can intercept button-pressing events or block certain processes.

One popular solution is to use Button Mapper applications, which allow you to “grab” a signal from the microphone button and reassign it to another action, such as launching a specific application or simply doing nothing.

1. Install the Button Mapper app from the Play Store.


2. Give the necessary permissions to access special facilities.




3. Find the "Voice" or "Mic" button in the list.




4. Select the action "None" or "One action".

⚠️ Note: Using third-party apps to modify system buttons can lead to conflicts in the remote. Always have a smartphone with the Mi Remote app on hand for TV control in case of a crash.

Another approach is to install a “heavy” launcher that replaces the standard PatchWall interface. In alternative shells, integration with Google Assistant is often absent or implemented differently, which solves the problem of random inclusions.

Download apps only from official sources so that you don’t infect your Smart TV with malicious code. Check ratings and reviews before installing.

Radical measures: disconnection through ADB

For advanced users who are not afraid of complex manipulations, there is a method to disable system components through the ADB debugging bridge (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to actually “freeze” or remove the voice assistant from the system.

To start, you need to turn on developer mode. Go to Settings → About device → Build and press 7 times in a row. The settings menu will appear a Developer option where you need to activate Debugging over USB.

You will need a computer and a program. ADB. Connect your TV and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Enter the command line on your PC IP-plug-in.

adb connect 192.168.1.XX


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

This command disables the Google Search package, which is responsible for voice input, but be careful: misuse of ADB can lead to the "bricking" of the TV or the loss of other important features, such as the app store.

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ADB is the most effective method, but it carries high risks, and only use it if you are confident in your actions and understand the consequences of disabling system packages.

To get it back to normal, you use an enable command, always write down the commands you type to be able to roll back the changes, which is not recommended for regular users.

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