How to permanently disable the assistant on Xiaomi Redmi: Google and MIUI Assistant

Why is the Xiaomi Redmi assistant bothering users?

Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners often experience unexpected voice assistant activations — whether it’s Google Assistant (from Google) or the built-in MIUI Assistant (from Xiaomi), the problem is that these services can work by accident: when you press a side button, long Home retention, and sometimes even from phrases in conversation that look like “OK, Google”.

This is especially annoying when the assistant interrupts listening to music, games or videos, opening an unnecessary search box, and both assistants consume background resources, which affects battery life. In this article, we will examine all the ways to disable them, from standard settings to hidden MIUI and HyperOS functions.

Importantly, the procedure varies depending on the firmware version, for example, in MIUI 14 and later (including HyperOS), the path to the assistant settings has changed, and we have taken these nuances into account and provided current instructions for 2026.

Method 1: Disabling Google Assistant through Settings

The easiest method is to deactivate Google Assistant in the app menu, which is suitable for all Redmi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi 12) and Android versions (starting with 8.0).

Instructions:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a color background).
2. Touch the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Settings → Google Assistant.
4. Go to the All tab (or General in older versions).
5. Scroll to the Assistant section and press the Phone.
6. Turn off the Google Assistant switch.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands and the hold of the Home button. However, it will remain in the system and can be activated through other triggers (for example, when connecting headphones).

Long-term retention of the Home button does not call an assistant |

Voice command "OK, Google" doesn't work |

In Google's settings, the gray-colored switch-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI When you turn off Google Assistant, you may lose the "Show Screen" feature when you call in.

Method 2: Deactivate MIUI Assistant (Integrated Xiaomi Assistant)

Xiaomi has integrated MIUI with its own assistant, MIUI Assistant, which is activated diagonally by swipe from the bottom corner of the screen or voice command (in Chinese firmware), which is harder to disable than Google Assistant, since the option is hidden.

Step-by-step instructions for MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes.
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter "Assistant" (without quotes).
• 🛠️ Choose. MIUI Assistant (or “Assistant”) MIUI").
• 🔄 Click Disable (in some versions – Remove Updates, then Disable).
• ⚙️ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If MIUI Assistant is not on the application list, it's built into the launcher.

1. Click the empty area on the main screen.
2. Then, touch the settings (cogs) icon.
3. Go to the launcher settings → MIUI Assistant.
4. Turn off the slider.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can block system-level assistants using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for all Redmi models, including the Redmi K50, Redmi Note 11 Pro and others.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Commands to disable:

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


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist #MIUI Assistant (if any)

After completing the commands, restart the phone. The assistants will be disabled until the settings are reset or manually turned on.

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Before using ADB, back up your data. If the phone starts to glittle after commands, run an adb shell pm enable with the same settings to get it back.

Method 4: Customize gestures and buttons

Often, assistants are activated because of incorrectly configured gestures, for example, in MIUI, the default swipe diagonally from the corner calls the MIUI Assistant, and the long-term retention of the Home calls the Google Assistant, these triggers can be reassigned or disabled.

How to change it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures.
2. Select the Assistant Gesture (or Long Press Home button).
3. Set the value of No or Disable.

On Redmi with HyperOS, the path to gesture settings has changed: it is now in Settings → Screen → Additional → Gestures.

Method 5: Reset the launcher settings (if the assistant returns)

Sometimes, after the MIUI update, the assistants' settings are reset and they start to interfere again, in which case the launcher reset will help, which will return all screen settings to factory settings, including gesture settings.

How to reset:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or Lawnchair if you use a custom launcher).
3. Go to the Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: After the launcher is dropped:

• 📱 All widgets from the main screen will disappear.
• 📁 Application folders will have to be re-created.
• 🔄 Theme and theme can be reset to standard.

This method is radical, but it is guaranteed to remove all traces of assistants if they were tied to the launcher gestures.

Google Assistant|

MIUI Assistant|

Both are equal |

Don't interfere, I use them.-->

What if the assistant is still activated?

If, after all the manipulations, Google Assistant or MIUI Assistant continue to appear, check out the following points:

• 🔄 Firmware updates: After update MIUI settings may reset. Repeat shutdown.
• 📦 Third-party launchers: Some shells (like Nova Launcher) have their own gesture settings that may conflict with system settings.
• 🎧 Headphones/headset: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds) have built-in voice assistant activation. Turn it off in Bluetooth device settings.
• 🔊 Voice activation: In Google settings → Assistant → Turn off the Recognition option "OK, Google".

If the problem persists, try rolling back updates for Google or MIUI Assistant apps:

1. Go to Settings → Apps.
2. Find the right app.
3. Click on the three dots in the top corner and select Remove Updates.

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If the assistant is activated when you connect your headphones, check the Bluetooth accessory settings. Often the problem lies in the proprietary software, not in the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling assistants on Xiaomi Redmi