How to permanently remove voice assistant on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV: XiaoAI and Google Assistant

Why is the voice assistant on Xiaomi Mi TV annoying users?

The voice assistants on Xiaomi Mi TVs (the 4A/4S/4X/5/5X/6 series) were originally marketed as a handy remote control tool, but in practice many people are faced with spontaneous activations from random sounds, XiaoAI advertising notifications or conflicts with Google Assistant, especially for models with a microphone in the remote (for example, Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S).

The problem is compounded by the fact that in some regions (for example, in Russia), XiaoAI does not support Russian, but continues to consume system resources and send data to Xiaomi servers. Even if you do not use voice control, the assistant can slow down the interface, especially on budget models with 1-2 GB of RAM. In this article, we will discuss all ways to disable it – from standard settings to deep changes in the system.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi TVs can have up to two voice assistants installed simultaneously: XiaoAI (branded from Xiaomi) and Google Assistant (built into Android TV), their settings are not related, so you will have to turn off each individually.

Method 1: Disable XiaoAI through standard settings

This is the simplest method that works on all Mi TVs with MIUI TV firmware 3.0 and later (including Mi TV 4A 32"/43", Mi TV 5 Pro, etc.) The instructions are relevant for software versions up to Android TV 11:

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to Accounts and Security section → XiaoAI and voice control.
3. Turn off the sliders: 🔊 Voice activation XiaoAI (responsible for reaction to the phrase "Little Ai") 📢 Notifications from XiaoAI (stops pop-up advertising messages) 🎤 Microphone remote control (if you do not use voice search)

Save the changes and restart the TV (Settings → About TV → Reboot).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1/Q2) After disabling XiaoAI, you may lose access to Xiaomi’s branded services, such as Mi Home or PatchWall. 3 (partial-out).

Check the version of MIUI TV (Settings → About TV)

Connect the remote to the TV (if using Bluetooth remote)

Record the current sound settings (in case of reset)

Turn off the Internet (optional to avoid automatic switching on)

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If you don't have XiaoAI on your menu, you have a global firmware on your TV without this assistant, so switch to disabling Google Assistant.

Method 2: Deactivate Google Assistant (for Android TV)

Google Assistant is integrated deeper into the system than XiaoAI, so turning it off requires other actions.This method is suitable for TVs on Android TV 9/10/11, including Mi TV Stick, Mi Box S and models with the prefix Pro:

1. Press the microphone button on the remote (or the Google Assistant button, if any) and wait for the assistant animation to appear.
2. Say, "Switch off the voice control" or "Switch off the microphone." The system should offer options for deactivation.
3. If voice commands don’t work, go to: Settings → Device → Assistant → Google Assistant Settings.
4. In the General section, turn off: 🔍 Voice input (disables speech recognition) 📱 Personalization (stops collecting data about your requests) 🔔 Notifications from Assistant (removes pop-up prompts)

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 12 (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 2023) Google Assistant can automatically turn on after updates. To avoid this, disable automatic software updates in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

XiaoAI (branded by Xiaomi)

Google Assistant

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I have no problem with voice assistants.

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If the Assistant continues to activate when you press the remote microphone after the shutdown, then the problem is the remote firmware, in which case only the physical disconnection of the microphone or resetting the remote to the factory settings (press Home + Menu for 10 seconds) will help.

Method 3: Partially disable via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) debugging, which allows you to disable system-level assistants without removing them completely, and is suitable for all Xiaomi Mi TV models with unlocked developer settings.

First, turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Find the line build number and click on it 7 times in a row (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
3. Go back to the Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
4. Activate Debugging over USB and Debugging over the network (if you connect over Wi-Fi).

Now connect the TV to your computer via USB (or network) and execute the commands in ADB:

adb connect [IP_ your TV] # if you connect over Wi-Fi


adb shell




pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appupdater # disables XiaoAI updates




pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant # disables XiaoAI




pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox # disables Google Assistant

⚠️ Warning: Once these commands are completed, all voice search functions will stop working, including finding content on YouTube or Netflix via a microphone:

pm enable [name packet]

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Before executing the ADB-command, back up the list of installed packets with the adb shell pm list packages > packages.txt command.

If the assistants are activated again after the TV restart, then the device is running MIUI protection, which restores system applications, in which case only complete removal through root will help.

Method 4: Physically shutting down the microphone (for voice-controlled remotes)

On some Xiaomi remotes (such as the Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S), the microphone is built directly into the case, and if software methods don't work, you can physically turn off the microphone without disassembling the remote:

1. Remove the back cover of the remote (carefully tucking it with a plastic card).
2. Find a microphone on the board – this is a small metal cylinder with a hole (usually marked as MIC).
3. Seal off one of the microphone contacts or seal the hole with tape (less radical option).
4. Gather the remote back.

⚠️ Warning: After that, not only will the voice assistant stop working, but also voice search in applications. If you use the remote to control other devices (for example, Xiaomi Smart Home), you better use the device. ADB-method.

Alternatively, you can buy a remote without a microphone, for example, the original Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller (YM1105) without voice control will suit the Mi TV 4A/4S.

Comparison of methods of disabling voice assistants

The choice of method depends on your TV model and willingness to sacrifice some features. For most users, Method 1 or 2 is enough. If you are an experienced user and ready to experiment, try ADB.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 12+ (released after 2022), standard shutdown methods may not work due to Google’s policy, in which case only the physical shutdown of the microphone or the use of alternative firmware will help.

What if the voice assistant turned on after the update?

Many users are faced with the fact that after the software update XiaoAI or Google Assistant again activated, this is due to the policy of Xiaomi and Google, which are forced to turn on system services, to prevent this:

1. Turn off automatic software updates in Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. If the update is already installed, reset to factory settings (Settings → About TV → Reset) and repeat disabling assistants.
3. For a radical solution, install custom firmware (like LineageOS for TV), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and may take away warranty.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 4.0 (e.g. Mi) TV Q1E) You may need to re-link your Mi Account after reset, and if you forget your password, use the recovery service.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if the TV has pirated software (such as modified versions of PatchWall), which often contains hidden services that cannot be disabled by standard methods.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistants on Xiaomi Mi TV