How to put Google voice assistant on Xiaomi Android smartphone: full instruction

Voice assistants have long been an integral part of modern smartphones, making it easier to perform everyday tasks. Owners of Xiaomi devices based on MIUI often face the question: how to activate Google Assistant instead of the standard XiaoAI? Despite the fact that the manufacturer integrates its own solutions, the possibility of using alternative services remains – you just need to know the right sequence of actions.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to install and configure Google Assistant on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from basic activation through Google Settings to solving problems with regional restrictions. We will focus on the nuances of working with MIUI 14/15 and bypassing possible locks. If you want full voice control functionality with support for Russian, read on.

Why is Xiaomi not the default Google Assistant?

Xiaomi is actively promoting its own voice assistant XiaoAI, which by default replaces Google Assistant in the firmware MIUI.

• 📱 Most Xiaomi devices are initially designed for the domestic market, where Google services are blocked.
• 🔄 Ecosystem competition: The company strives to keep users in its ecosystem (Mi Account, Mi Home, etc.).
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: on the global versions MIUI Google Assistant may be disabled due to local partners.

However, even on China ROM, you can manually activate Google Assistant, which requires a few additional steps, and it is important to understand that full functionality (such as system settings management) may be limited due to MIUI policies.

Preparing a smartphone before installing Google Assistant

Before you start setting up, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements:

If your smartphone is running on China ROM (Chinese firmware without Google services), you must first install Google Mobile Services (GMS).

1. Download the XiaomiTool V2 utility (to unlock the bootloader).
2. Install Google Installer from APKMirror (e.g. version 2.0).
3. Restart the device and wait for the installation of Google Play Services.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) post-installation GMS You may need to reset your settings to make Google services work properly!

Method 1: Activate Google Assistant through Settings (for global firmware)

If your smartphone is powered by MIUI Global or EEA, the easiest way to activate is through the standard menu:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on the home screen).
2. Tap your avatar in the top right corner → Settings → Google Assistant.
3. Click General Settings → turn on the Google Assistant switch.
4. Go back and select Voice Enter → get voice training.

After activation, the assistant will be available:

• 🎤 Long press the Home button (if included in Settings) → Annexes → By default. → Assistant and voice input).
• 🗣️ Voice command "OK, Google" (requires settings in Settings) → Google → Voice settings → Conformity of voice).

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If the Assistant does not respond to voice commands after activating Google, check the permissions for the Google app in Settings → Apps → Permissions Management → Microphone.

Method 2: Manual installation via ADB (for China ROM and custom firmware)

On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) or modified assembly MIUI The standard activation method may not work, in which case it will help. ADB-The command that compulsorily turns on Google Assistant as default assistant.

For this:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
3. Install Google Assistant as default: adb shell settings put secure assistant com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/.SearchActivity adb shell settings put secure voice_interaction_service com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/.googlenow.VelvetService

After you execute the commands, restart your device. Now Google Assistant should appear in the list of available assistants (Settings → Applications → Default → Assistant and Voice Input).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5) post-refresh MIUI setting ADB They can drop, and then you have to repeat the procedure.

Method 3: Use of third-party launchers (Nova Launcher, Hyperion)

If standard methods don't work, you can bypass the limitations of MIUI with alternative launchers, such as Nova Launcher, which allows you to assign Google Assistant to a long-press gesture:

1. Install Nova Launcher from the Play Store.
2. Open the launcher settings → Gestures and inputs → Long press on the home button.
3. Select Google Assistant from the action list.
4. Save the settings and return to the main screen.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It even works for China. ROM rootless.
• ✅ No, he doesn't. ADB or complex manipulation.
• ✅ Allows you to flexibly customize other gestures (e.g. swipe up for search).

Disadvantage: Voice activation ("OK, Google") may not work without additional settings in the Google App.

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Using third-party launchers is the most versatile way to activate Google Assistant on Xiaomi, but requires additional software installation.

Solving common problems

Even after successful installation, users may encounter errors, and consider typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔍 Google Account Region: must be set to the United States or Europe (in your account settings).
• 📵 Microphone locking: some shells (for example, on the POCO X5) Restrict access to microphone for background applications.
• 🔄 Cache and data: Clear the cache of Google, Google Play Services and Google Assistant apps.

Optimizing the work of Google Assistant on Xiaomi

To make the assistant work as efficiently as possible, follow the following recommendations:

• 📱 Disable XiaoAI: Go to Settings → Memory. → Autostart and disable Autostart for XiaoAI.
• 🔊 Set up a voice model: in Google Settings → Voice input → “OK Google” Recognition Get Training to Improve Recognition.
• 🌐 Use it. VPN: If you are in a restricted region (such as China), connect to U.S. servers via Warp or ProtonVPN.
• 🔋 Limit background activity: in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization Add Google to Exceptions.

On devices with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note 12), voice input may be slower due to the processing of neural networks, in which case it is recommended to turn off the option "Constant listening" in the Assistant settings.

To speed up the response of the assistant:

1. Open Google Settings → Google Assistant → General settings.
2. Enable the option to Use Voice Match on your device (if available).
3. Disable Personalized Results if they are not critical.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google Assistant on Xiaomi