Why Users Want to Remove Google Assistant from Xiaomi TV and How to Do It Safely
Google Assistant is built into all modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q1/Q2, etc.), but not all users need it. The main reasons for turning it off are constant voice notifications, random noise alarms, browsing data collection and even slowing down the interface on budget models. Moreover, some firmware assistant can not be turned off by standard means – you need hidden commands or resets.
In this article, you will find 5 working methods, from simply turning off the microphone to completely removing it through ADB. We tested the instructions on the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 2022, Redmi Smart TV X55 2021 and Mi TV 4S 2020 models, but the methods will also work for other devices on Android TV or Google TV.
Before you start, check the firmware version of your TV in Settings → About TV. If you have PatchWall (Xiaomi shell), some of the features may be hidden - for these we have provided separate solutions.
Method 1: Turn off voice and microphone in standard settings
The easiest method is to deactivate the microphone and Google Assistant's access to voice, which won't remove the assistant completely, but will prevent accidental activations and audio data collection.
Instructions:
- 🔊 Go to Settings. → The device → Voice input (or Settings) → Smart home. → Voice assistant on new models).
- 🔕 Find the option “Google Assistant” and translate the slider to the position “Off.".
- 🎤 In the Microphone section, disable Allow Microphone Access for all voice-related applications.
- 🔄 Restart the TV through Settings → On TV. → Reboot.
⚠️ Note: Some firmware (PatchWall 3.0 and below) may lose voice search on YouTube or Netflix after the microphone is turned off. If you want to search for voice in apps, use Method 3 (partially disable).
☑️ Preparing to disable Google Assistant
Method 2: Delete your Google Account (radical method)
If you don’t use Google services (like Play Store or YouTube), you can completely delete your account from your TV, which will not only disable Assistant, but also all related features.
How to delete your account:
- Open the Settings. → Accounts and entrance.
- Select your Google account.
- Click "Delete Account" and confirm the action.
- Reboot the TV.
After that:
- ✅ Google Assistant will stop working.
- ❌ Access to the Play Store will disappear (you will have to install it) APK manually).
- ❌ Some apps (Netflix, Disney, Netflix)+) You may need to be authorized through Google.
What to do if the “Delete Account” button is inactive?
Method 3: Partially disable via "Application Settings"
This method allows you to block only Google Assistant without affecting other Google features.Suitable for users who want to retain access to the Play Store or YouTube.
Step-by-step:
- Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
- Find the listing for Google (or Google Assistant on new models).
- Select "Stop" and then "Disable" (if available).
- Go back to the app list and find "Velvet" (this is the Google Assistant system app). Turn it off similarly.
- Reboot the TV.
⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi TVs, after updating the firmware, disabled applications may be activated again. To avoid this, block automatic updates of system applications in Settings → Annexes → Application settings (⚙️) → Auto-update.
| Method of disconnection | Difficulty | The effect | Side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning off the microphone | ⭐ | The assistant doesn't work on the voice. | Voice search may disappear in applications |
| Deleting Google Account | ⭐⭐⭐ | Complete shutdown of the Assistant | No access to the Play Store, possible errors in applications |
| Disconnection through "Application Settings" | ⭐⭐ | Assistant is disabled, but Google services are working | May be reset after the update |
| ADB-teams (Method 4) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Complete removal without consequences | Requires PC and ADB skills |
Method 4: Completely remove Google Assistant via ADB (for advanced)
If standard methods don't work, you can force Google Assistant apps to be removed via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires you to connect your TV to your computer, but it's 100% effective.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
- 📥 Utility. ADB Tools by Google.
- ⚙️ Developer mode on the TV.
Instructions:
- Turn on the developer mode on your TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the line "Build number" and click on it 7 times in a row. Go back to Settings → Additional → For developers and turn on "Debugging on USB".
ADB
adb devices(Your TV serial number should appear)
adb shellpm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchboxpm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncherpm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncheradb reboot⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications can cause the TV to work unstable. Before executing commands, back up via Settings → System system → Backup. If there are errors after deletion, you can reflash the Assistant.
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If, after the execution, ADB-Google Assistant button commands on the remote continues to open the search, re-attach it in the remote settings (Settings) → Remote and accessories → Button settings).
Method 5: Reset the TV to factory settings (extreme case)
If no methods work, it's a complete reset. It's a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to delete all of the Google Assistant settings. All of the data and applications will be erased -- get ready in advance!
How to reset the TV:
- Open Settings → Device → Reset (or Settings → System → Reset).
- Select "Reset all settings."
- Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (if installed).
- Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).