Many Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners face a situation where the device starts to loudly pronounce the name of the caller immediately after taking the call, a feature designed to help people with visual impairment or drivers, in everyday life often becomes a source of irritation, especially in quiet rooms or in meetings. In the MIUI operating system, this option is answered by different services, and finding the right switch can be difficult.
In this article, we will go into detail about all possible ways to disable voice tracking, we will look at the phone’s standard settings, the settings of the special Dictator app, and the hidden accessibility menu, you will learn why this feature could be activated on its own and how to permanently remove voice confirmation actions.
It's important to understand that the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and the model of your device, but the logic of the system remains the same for all the gadgets of the brand. Follow the instructions consistently to find and deactivate the source of the sound.
The main setting in the phone application
The first place to check is the standard call app, and that's where the name-voicing switch often hides, open your smartphone's Settings menu, and find the Apps section, and select System Apps from the list, and then click on Phone.
In the menu that opens, you'll need to find the Incoming Calls subsection, and that's where the parameter is located. If you have the current version of the shell installed, the path may look like Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Incoming calls. The settings interface can vary.
Inside the Incoming Calls menu, look for an option called "Pronounce Caller Name" or Announce Caller Name. It can be active by default. You need to put the slider inactive. After that, the system will stop voiced contacts.
☑️ Checking the call settings
Note that on some versions of MIUI, this option may be hidden deeper or have a different name, such as Voice Alert. If you do not find the switch along the specified path, go to the next section of the instructions.
Disconnection through the settings of the recorder
Surprisingly, on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, the name-voicing function is often tied to the Dictaphone system app, not the phone, because it's the voice-photograph synthesis engine that's used to generate voice. If the voice-voicing settings get lost, voice-overs can turn on spontaneously.
To solve the problem, find the Dictaphone app on your desktop or in the Tools folder. Launch it and click on the menu icon (usually three dots or three bars in the corner of the screen).
In the settings that open, you need to find the "Name Voice" option or the Announce caller name. Make sure the tick is removed from this item. If the switch is active, just turn it off. This action should completely solve the problem with the intrusive voice.
Why do voice recordings affect calls?
After changing the settings, it is recommended to restart the device so that the changes take effect guaranteed. This is a standard procedure for applying system edits in Android.
Use of the Google Assistant function
Another reason your Redmi or Poco pronounces the contact name could be the activated Google Assistant feature.Google's built-in voice assistant has its own alert settings that may conflict with MIUI system settings.
To check this out, call Google Assistant (clicking on the power button or saying "OK, Google"). Click on your profile icon or settings icon in the top right corner. Select Assistant, then look for Notifications or Call Notifications.
In this menu, turn off the option "Voice incoming calls." If this option is active, the Assistant will intercept the sound control on the incoming call, ignoring the phone settings, disabling this feature will return control to the system.
- 📱 Open the Google app or call the Assistant.
- ⚙️ Go to the Assistant Profile Settings.
- 🔇 Find the Notifications section for calls.
- ❌ Take the tick off the name tags.
Driving mode and special opportunities
The Drive Mode feature in Android and MIUI automatically activates voice control and voice-overs, including calls, for driver safety, sometimes automatically activated when connected to a Bluetooth headset or car radio and the user forgets to turn it off.
Check the settings for “Driving” mode in the Google app or in the system settings of the phone. Make sure that automatic start is disabled or configured correctly. Also check the “Accessibility” section in the main system settings.
⚠️ Attention: In the "Special Features" section, TalkBack or Choice Out loud may be activated. If you have TalkBack enabled, the phone will voice all actions, not just calls. Make sure you don't mix these settings up.
If you don’t need to drive, you’d better turn it off completely to avoid accidentally activating voice functions at the wrong time, especially for users who rarely use voice navigation.
Disabling these features will not only remove voice alerts, but can also have a positive impact on the battery life of the device, since background services will be less active.
Comparison of disconnection methods
For the convenience of users, we have prepared a comparison table that will help determine which method is suitable for your case. Different versions of MIUI firmware (Global, China, EU) may differ in the layout of the menu.
| Method | Where to find | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone settings | Appendix Phone → Incoming | High (standard) | No. |
| The settings of the recorder | Appendix Dictator → Settings | Very high (frequent cause) | No. |
| Google Assistant | Google → Settings → Assistant | Medium (if not used) | Settings conflict |
| The Driver mode | Special Opportunities / Google | High (at auto-start) | Disabling the useful function |
As you can see from the table, the most likely candidates are the settings of the Phone application itself and the system recorder, which should be given priority when diagnosing the problem.
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If neither method worked, try clearing the Phone and Recorder app cache through the application management menu.
Use the table as a checklist: go through all the items from top to bottom until you find an active switch on your device.
Frequent problems and solutions
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the settings seem to be correct, but the voice still resounds, this may be due to the fact that several contacts with the same number or name are recorded in the phone book, and the system is “muttled”, and the problem may lie in third-party applications for determining the number.
If you use third-party number detectors (like GetContact, NumBuster, or their equivalents), check their internal settings. They often have their own voice function, which is more important than the system.
In rare cases, a complete reset of network settings or even a factory reset of all phone settings (without deleting personal data) can help, but this method should only be resorted to as a last resort when other methods have been exhausted.
⚠️ Warning: Before performing a full reset, be sure to back up important data. Reset can bring all system applications back out of the box, including the default voiceover features enabled.
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The most common reason for the problem on Xiaomi is not a bug, but a feature of integrating the Dictaphone service into the telephony system, checking its settings solves the problem in 90% of cases.
Regular updates to the system and applications through the GetApps store or Google Play also help to correct software errors associated with the operation of sound notifications.