How to permanently disable Google Assistant on your Xiaomi Mi TV: 5 proven ways

Google Assistant on Xiaomi Mi TVs often turns on spontaneously, reacts to random sounds and interferes with watching movies or games. Many users experience the assistant activated from the phrase “OK, Google” from videos, advertisements or even conversations in the room. Moreover, on some Xiaomi models (for example, Mi TV 4S/5 Pro), the Assistant cannot be turned off by standard means through the menu – hidden commands or resets are required.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable Google Assistant – from simple (through settings) to radical (using the help of Google Assistant). ADB You will also learn how to lock the microphone on the remote so that the assistant does not activate accidentally, and what to do if after the software update the settings are reset. TV (including Mi TV Q1/Q2, P1, A Pro, 4A/4S/5/5X) Android-based TV Google TV.

Why Google Assistant is Interfering with Xiaomi TV and Can It Be Deleted?

The voice assistant is built into the firmware of Xiaomi TVs at the system level, so you can't completely remove it, just turn it off.

• 🎤 False positives – The assistant is activated by the words “OK,” “Google,” or similar sounds in movies/games.
• 🔊 Intrusive prompts – persistent notifications about the assistant’s voice at the bottom of the screen.
• 🛡️ Privacy – The microphone on the remote always “listens” to the room (even in standby mode).
• ⚡ Resource savings – Assistant background processes consume up to 10% CPU and slow down the interface.

Some models (such as the Mi TV 5 Pro or Q1E) have mandatory Google authorization after upgrading to Android 11/12, without which you can not use the basic features. This is due to Google policy, but you can circumvent the requirement - this is discussed in the section about ADB.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (Chinese version), disabling the Assistant may cause the remote with the microphone to malfunction.

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

If your Xiaomi TV runs on Android TV 9.0–11.0, try turning off the assistant via the menu:

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to Device → Google Settings → Assistant.
3. Select Google Assistant and turn off the slider.
4. Go back and go to Voice Search – turn it off there too.

On some models (e.g. Mi TV 4A), the path may be different:

Settings → All settings → Personal data → Google → Assistant

If the Assistant item isn't on the menu, your firmware is hiding it. In this case, move to Method 2.

Is the microphone on the remote switched off (button with a crossed-out microphone)

Is the TV updated to the latest version?

Is there a menu item called “Google Assistant” or “Voice Search”?

Is the TV connected to the Internet (some settings require a network)-->

Method 2: Locking the microphone on the remote (physical shutdown)

If the Assistant is activated from random sounds, you can turn off the microphone on the remote, which won't remove the assistant, but it will prevent it from working.

• 🔇 Software: Press the microphone button on the remote for 5 seconds - the indicator should go out. + Microphone at the same time.
• 🔧 Physically: Carefully remove the back cover of the remote and disconnect the microphone plume (requires a screwdriver). T5).

On Xiaomi Mi Remotes (2020-2023), the microphone button is often paired with the Google Assistant button, and if you block it, both voice search and the assistant will stop working.

⚠️ Warning: After you turn off the microphone on the remote, you will not be able to use voice search on YouTube, Netflix or other applications. To return the function, you will have to reset the remote to the factory settings (Reset button under the battery).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the standard settings don’t work, you can disable the Assistant via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works on all Xiaomi Mi TV models, but requires you to connect the TV to your computer.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and established ADB.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (or USB-C, depending on the TV model).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB TV-wise.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on TV: Settings → On TV. → Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI"
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the TV to your PC and enter in the terminal: adb connect [IP-TV address]:5555 adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
4. Reboot the TV (adb reboot)

After that, Google Assistant will be disabled at the system level, but other features (such as voice search in apps) will continue to work.

Method 4: Resetting the TV to factory settings

If none of these methods worked, it would reset completely, delete all settings, including accounts and apps, but return the TV to a clean state where the Assistant can be turned off through the standard menu.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Reset and confirm the action.
3. After rebooting, don’t connect your Google account – skip this step (Skip or Later button).
4. Go to the settings and disable the Assistant as described in Method 1.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Android 12 firmware+ After reset, you may need to be logged in to Google (FRP-To get around it, unplug your account in Settings before resetting. → Accounts.

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Before reset, record or photograph the current image and sound settings (brightness, contrast, equalizer) and reset them.

Method 5: Alternative firmware (for advanced users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware without Google services, like LineageOS for Android. TV or AOSP-It'll remove the Assistant forever, but it's got risks:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the TV is guaranteed).
• 🔄 Possible bugs in the remote control or HDMI-port.
• 📦 Not all apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) This will be done due to lack of Widevine certification. L1.

You can find firmware for Xiaomi Mi TV on the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums.

1. Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for the TV.
3. Sweep ZIP-firmware ADB Sideload.

This method is only suitable for experienced users, as the wrong actions can turn a TV into a brick.

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Custom firmware removes not only Google Assistant, but all Google services, including Play Market.

What to do if Google Assistant is activated after the update

After updating the firmware on Xiaomi Mi TV, the settings are often reset and the Assistant is activated again.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic update: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system → Auto-update (off)
• 📥 Install Update Blocker: Apps like Disabler for Android TV (required ADB) You can block updates to specific Google services.
• 🔧 Return to the old firmware: If the new version of the software imposes the Assistant, you can roll back through fastboot (see instructions for your model).

On some TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q1 2022), after upgrading to Google TV, a mandatory setup wizard appears, which requires you to turn on the Assistant.

1. At the setup stage, connect the TV to the Internet.
2. When a screen appears with a suggestion to configure the voice assistant, turn off Wi-Fi (button on the remote or in the Quick Settings menu).
3. The system will issue an error and suggest skipping the step.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV