How to permanently disable the voice assistant on the TV Xiaomi: 3 proven methods

The voice assistants in today’s Xiaomi TVs are often a source of annoyance instead of convenience. Constant random activation from phrases in movies, advertising notifications about new features or simply unwillingness to use voice control – the reasons for disabling this feature can be very different. Unlike smartphones, where voice blackouts usually take a couple of clicks, on Xiaomi Mi TVs TV This process has its own nuances depending on the model and firmware version.

Feature of systems MIUI TV Google TV (In new models, the key is that the voice assistant is integrated at the operating system level, which means that simply removing the Voice Search app won't work, and you need to do more in-depth tweaking. In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to disable, including hidden options for advanced users, and explain why some methods may not work on your particular model.

It's important to understand that the manufacturer doesn't always provide a direct option to completely disable voice -- in some cases, you'll have to make trade-offs. But even a partial limitation of functionality (such as disabling button activation on the remote) can greatly improve the user experience. Next, you'll find step-by-step instructions with illustrative examples for different scenarios.

Why the voice assistant on Xiaomi TV can interfere

At first glance, voice control seems useful: just say "OK, Google" or press a button on the remote to find a movie or change the volume, but in practice, many users face a number of problems:

• 🎬 False positives while watching movies or programs (especially acute problem with TV shows, where characters often pronounce phrases similar to commands)
• 🔊 Unpredictable activation from extraneous sounds (child crying, dog barking, loud music)
• 📱 Conflict with other devices (for example, if you have a Google Nest column in the room or a smartphone with OK, Google enabled")
• 🔒 Privacy concerns – many users don’t want the TV to constantly “listen” to the conversations around them
• ⚡ Additional load on the system, which can lead to slowdowns on budget models

Interesting fact: in models Xiaomi Mi TV 4S mi TV 4A (2018-2019 The problem of false positives was particularly acute due to uncalibrated microphones, later the firmware added the ability to adjust sensitivity, but a complete shutdown is still a relevant request.

Another nuance is the different versions of assistants on Xiaomi TVs:

• 🤖 Google Assistant – used in Google models TV (Like Mi. TV Q1/Q2, Mi TV A2)
• 🎤 XiaoAI is Xiaomi’s brand assistant, found on Chinese firmware versions and some global models.
• 🔍 Voice search MIUI TV — A simplified version integrated into the system menu

Method 1: Disconnect via standard settings (for most models)

The easiest way that works for 80% Xiaomi TVs — disable via the settings menu. This method is suitable for models with a high-performance MIUI TV (including Mi TV 4/4S/4A/4C, Mi TV 5) and partly for devices on Google TV. The main condition is the availability of the latest version of the firmware.

Instructions are Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen (Home button on the remote).
2. Open the Settings (cog in the upper right corner or the Settings button on the remote).
3. Select Device and Preferences (or Device Preferences in English).
4. Go to Voice Input (Voice Input).
5. Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Google Voice Assistant (Google Assistant) 🔘 Activation by voice (Voice match) 🔘 Voice Search (Voice Search)

Power

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV Q1 75) The path may be slightly different:

Settings → Accounts and Security → Google Voice Assistant → Disable

Update the firmware to the latest version

Connect the remote to the TV (check the batteries)

Remember the current sound settings

Do not interrupt the reboot process.-->

If you don’t have a “Voice input” option on your menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → All settings → Personal → Voice Assistant and Enter

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2) You can't completely shut down your voice through the menu, you can only limit the activation by the button on the remote. ADB (method).

Method 2: Disconnect via remote control (for models with voice control button)

Many remotes from Xiaomi TV They have a separate button to activate the voice assistant (usually with a microphone image) and even if you've disabled the voice functions in the settings, that button can still work. To fully deactivate it, you need to reset the remote to the TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Take the remote and TV in one hand (they should be no more than 30 cm apart).
2. Press the buttons at the same time: 🔹 Home (home) 🔹 Menu (menu) 🔹 Voice search (microphone)

Hold the combination. 10-15 seconds until the indicator on the remote starts flashing red and green.

Release the buttons and wait until the remote automatically reconnects (can take up to 1 minute).

Check the microphone button – it should stop activating the voice assistant.

If this method does not work, try an alternative method:

Settings → Remote and accessories → Resetting the remote → Resetting to factory settings

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If the voice button is still working after you reset the remote, paste it with opaque tape or use a remote case, which will mechanically block random taps.

Method 3: Advanced shutdown through ADB (power-user)

If standard methods do not work, the most radical way is to turn off voice services via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires you to connect your TV to your computer and execute special commands. It's suitable for all Android models. TV Google TV, including:

• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV Q1/Q2 (size)
• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV A2 4K
• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV X

The work will require:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠 Google's Platform Tools utility
• 🔧 Developer mode on the TV

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on TV: Settings → About TV → Build Number (click 7 times)
2. Go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers.
3. Turn on Debugging. USB Debugging over the network (if you plan to connect without a cable).
4. Connect the TV to your computer through USB-port (use the port) USB 3.0 for stability).
5. Open the command line (Terminal/PowerShell) and execute: Adb devices should appear with a serial number.
6. Execute commands to disable voice services: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant
7. Reboot the TV with the command: adb shell reboot

Important: Once these commands are executed, the voice assistant will be completely disabled, including the ability to re-enable it through the standard menu. To return the functionality, you will need to perform reverse commands with enable instead of disable-user.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially Chinese) after voice services are disabled ADB The remote control can stop working. In this case, only resetting the TV to the factory settings or flashing it will help.

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Use it. ADB If you're confident in your actions, the wrong commands can cause your TV to fail. Always back up your settings before experimenting.

Method 4: Physically shutting down the microphone (for tech-savvy people)

If the software methods fail, the last thing you can do is physically shut down the microphone, and it's only suitable for users who are willing to take the TV apart and lose its warranty, and we don't recommend using it unless absolutely necessary, but if you're determined to do it, here's what you need to know.

Most of the Xiaomi models TV The microphone is a separate module connected to the motherboard via a plume to turn it off:

1. Turn off the TV and wait for the full discharge of the capacitors (10-15 minutes).
2. Remove the back cover by unscrewing all screws (use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver to avoid losing the screws).
3. Find a microphone module – usually located next to an infrared receiver or on a separate small board.
4. Carefully disconnect the microphone plume from the motherboard (do not pull the wires!).
5. For reliability, you can glue the contacts on the board with tape to avoid accidental closure.
6. Put the TV back together in reverse order.

Location of the microphone module in popular models:

• 📍 Mi TV 4S 55" - to the right of IR-receiver, under a metal screen
• 📍 Mi TV Q1 75" - on a separate board next to the port block
• 📍 Redmi Smart TV X55 — integrated into the main board, requires rationing

⚠️ Attention: In Xiaomi Mi models TV The 5 Pro and newer microphone can be integrated into the motherboard, in which case a physical disconnect will require soldering and may cause the entire TV to fail!

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successfully disabling the voice assistant, users often experience side effects, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

Special attention should be paid to problems after firmware updates. Xiaomi regularly releases security patches that can automatically include previously disabled services.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates in the TV settings
• 📥 Before updating, back up the settings through Settings → System system → Backup
• 🔍 Check the update logs on Xiaomi’s official website before installing

Alternative solutions: if you turn off the voice

In some cases, it's impossible to completely disable the voice assistant without the risk of losing the functionality of the TV. TV Voice services are tightly integrated into the system, and in such situations, you can compromise and use alternative methods:

• 🔇 Disable the microphone at the hardware level: Use an external IR transmitter (e.g. BroadLink) RM4 Pro) to block the signals from the remote to the microphone module, which will keep the microphone physically functional but will make it inaccessible to accidental activation.
• 🎛 Parental Controls: Create a limited user profile with no voice rights.This won't disable the assistant completely, but will make it unavailable in everyday use.
• 🔄 Use of alternative firmware: Projects like LineageOS for TV or AOSP They allow you to completely remove unnecessary services, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and can take away your warranty.
• 🛡 Blocking through router: Add the domains of Google voice services (googleapis.com, assistant.google.com) to the blacklist on the router.

For models with XiaoAI (Chinese versions), you can try changing the region of the TV to the global one.

Settings → Language and Region → Region → Select “India” or “Russia”

After the region changes, some Chinese services (including XiaoAI) are automatically shut down.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions