How to turn off the speech synthesizer on the Xiaomi TV: 5 working ways

The voice assistant and speech synthesizer on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV, Xiaomi Smart TV series) are often activated accidentally – when you press buttons on the remote, after a firmware update or because of a malfunction in the system. Instead of the usual sound from the speakers, a monotonous voice is heard saying: “Selected menu item”, “Volume increased”, “HDMI device is connected”. For many users, this is an annoying factor, especially if the function is turned on without their knowledge.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn off the speech synthesizer on Xiaomi TVs, from basic settings to hidden commands for power users. The instructions are relevant for 2018-2026 models, including the Mi TV 4S/4A/4X/5X, Redmi TV A55/A65, and others. If the standard methods didn’t work, you’ll find alternative solutions here, such as factory resets or manual editing of configuration files.

Why does the speech synthesizer turn on on on its own?

Most often, voice accompaniment is activated for three reasons:

• 🎮 Accidental button pressing on the remote (for example, retention) OK + Loudness down on some models).
• 🔄 Automatic software update, after which user availability settings are reset.
• 🛠️ Failure of the system (especially after the forced shutdown of the TV outlet).

On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV firmware (versions 1.0-3.0) and Google TV (on new models), the ways to turn off the synthesizer are different. For example, in MIUI TV, the option is hidden in the Special Features menu, and in Google TV, in the Sound Settings section.

Method 1: Disconnect via the menu "Special features" (MIUI TV)

This method works for most Xiaomi TVs based on MIUI TV (Mi TV 4/5 series, Redmi TV until 2022).

1. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → All settings → Special features.
3. Select Voice Support (or Speech Synthesizer).
4. Turn the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick.

If the option is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

Settings → System → Language and input → Speech synthesis → Disable

Make sure the remote works correctly |Remember the current sound settings |Check the firmware version (Settings → About TV) |Switch off other devices (earphones, soundbar)

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4S 55", Redmi TV A55) If you turn off the speech synthesizer, the sound may disappear from the menu, in which case the reboot of the TV will help (hold the Power button on the remote for 10 seconds).

Method 2: Disconnect in Google TV (new Xiaomi models)

Xiaomi TVs from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro, Mi TV Q2) run on the Google TV platform. Here, the speech synthesizer is controlled via Android settings:

1. Open Settings → System → Special Opportunities.
2. Choose Speech Synthesis (or TalkBack).
3. Click Turn Off and confirm the action.

If the voice continues to sound after that, check the settings of Google Assistant:

• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Devices and communications → Google Assistant.
• 📵 Turn off the option of voice input and voice action.

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If you don't have a "Synthesis of Speech" menu, try saying in your voice, "OK Google, turn off TalkBack." Sometimes this works even without an Internet connection.

Method 3: Resetting settings to factory

If the speech synthesizer doesn't turn off through the menu, it could be a software failure, in which case the TV reset to factory settings will help, and it's important that after the reset, all installed applications, accounts and personal data (such as saved Wi-Fi passwords) will be deleted.

Instructions for MIUI TV:

Settings → All settings → System → Reset → Reset all settings

For Google TV:

Settings → System → Reset parameters → Delete all data

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below MIUI TV 2.0 (released before 2020) can take up to 15 minutes to reset, and do not turn the TV off the socket at this time, this will damage the system files.

Method 4: Disconnect via the Engineering Menu (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try turning off the speech synthesizer through an engineering menu, which is suitable for Android TV models (e.g. Mi TV 4X, Redmi TV X55).

Instructions:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right (like the Contra code).
2. The engineering menu will open. Go to Accessibility Settings.
3. Find the TTS Service setting and set the Disable value.
4. Save the settings and restart the TV.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect changes to the engineering menu can result in a loss of warranty or inoperability of the TV.If you are not sure about your actions, skip this method.

Method 5: Manual firmware update

Sometimes the speech synthesizer is turned on because of bugs in the firmware, and the solution is to update the TV software to the latest version, and you can do this in two ways:

If the speech synthesizer continues to work, try rolling back the firmware to the previous version (the instructions are on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).

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Updating your firmware is a universal way to fix software failures, but make sure to back up your settings before the procedure (if the TV supports this feature).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of the above methods did not work, the problem may be related to:

• 🔌 Hardware failure (for example, damage to microphone or audio chip).
• 🦠 Virus in the system (rarely, but possible when installing pirated applications).
• 🔄 Application conflict (for example, if a third-party launcher is installed).

In such cases, we recommend:

1. Conduct a full diagnosis at the Xiaomi service center (addresses can be found on the mi.com website).
2. Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS for TV) if you are an experienced user.
3. Try to turn off the microphone physically (on some models it is located on the bottom panel).

⚠️ Note: If the TV is guaranteed, do not disassemble it yourself - this will void the warranty obligations.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About the Speech Synth on Xiaomi TV