How to completely remove voice assistant on Android Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Voice assistants on Xiaomi smartphones are often activated by accident — just press the Home button or say "OK, Google." For many users, this feature becomes an annoying factor: the assistant interrupts games, eats the battery and collects data about your requests. Especially annoying is duplication — devices with MIUI can work simultaneously and Google Assistant, branded Xiao AI.

In this article, we’ll break down all the ways to disable voice assistants on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI settings and methods for power users through ADB. You’ll learn how to remove the assistant permanently (including system apps), rather than just hide its icon. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/13/12 and models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Why the voice assistant is getting in the way: 3 main problems

Even if you never use voice control, the assistant can cause discomfort:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: background processes of Google Assistant and Xiao AI consume up 5-7% Charge per day (according to the tests) XDA Developers).
• 📱 Random positives: The assistant is activated by clicking buttons or phrases in video/podcasts (for example, the word “Google” in an advert).
• 🛡️ Privacy: Both assistants record and analyze voice requests, even if you have not given explicit consent.

On some models (POCO F3, Redmi K50) Xiao AI cannot be disabled through the standard menu, it is integrated into the firmware. In such cases, advanced methods will be required, which we will discuss below.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI, If you delete the associated services, back up to Settings before you change → The phone. → Backup.

Method 1: Disabling Google Assistant through Settings

This is the simplest method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google services. MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a color background).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Choose Google Assistant → General.
4. Turn off the Google Assistant switch.
5. Go back and select Voice → Voice → Disable Google.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands, but its icon can remain on the home screen to remove it:

• 📱 Slam the Google Assistant icon → Choose Delete (or Hide if Deletion is not available).
• 🔍 Search by settings (Settings) → Search) enter "Assistant" and check if there are additional points to disable.

Method 2: Deactivation of Xiao AI (brand assistant Xiaomi)

Xiao AI is a Chinese voice assistant that Xiaomi integrates into MIUI firmware, which is often disabled by default on global versions, but can be actively used on Chinese versions (CN ROM) to deactivate it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, type Xiao AI (or Mi Assistant on Russian firmware).
3. Select the application → Disable (if the button is inactive, tap Remove Updates first).
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

If you don't have Disable, Xiao AI is a system component.

• 🔧 Use Method 4 (ADB) forced-off.
• 📦 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) to hide the assistant widget.

Method 3: Removal through "Special Opportunities"

Some voice assistant features are tied to Special Features, such as Google Assistant can be activated via Home button holding or Power to fix this:

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Physical buttons.
2. Find the "Home" button (or the power button).
3. Select the action to do nothing or to turn off.

For MIUI 14, the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Home button

If you don't have one in your firmware, you're going to have the buttons at the kernel level, and that's where you can just flash it or use ADB (Method 4).

Method 4: Complete removal via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off assistants via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your PC and enabling USB Debugging.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands may disrupt the system. Follow the instructions carefully.

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging: Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open Command Prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should appear serial number of your device).
5. Follow the commands to disable the assistants: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox #Google Assistant adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist #Xiao AI

Once these commands are executed, the assistants will be removed for the current user, but will remain in the system. To return them, you just need to reinstall the applications through Google Play or MIUI App Store.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI CN) Xiao AI It's associated with system services, and if you delete it, you can make errors in settings or calls. XDA or 4PDA for your model.

Method 5: Flashing on custom firmware (extreme case)

If all previous methods failed, there is a custom firmware option (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that is radical and:

• ✅ completely removes MIUI and all built-in services Xiaomi.
• ✅ Allows you to use pure Android without unnecessary applications.
• ❌ Deprives warranty and can lead to device blink in case of error.

The flashing instructions are beyond the scope of this article, but the key steps are:

1. Unlock Bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a wait of 7-15 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
3. Download compatible firmware from the XDA forum.
4. Fly through fastboot or TWRP.

Before flashing, be sure to check the firmware compatibility with your Xiaomi model. For example, the firmware for the Redmi Note 10 Pro will not work for the Redmi Note 10 due to different processors.

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Before unlocking the bootloader, back up your bootloader with TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will save your data even if the firmware goes wrong.

What if the assistant shows up anyway?

If after all the manipulations the voice assistant continues to activate, check:

• 🔄 System Updates: After Update MIUI settings may reset. Repeat shutdown.
• 📦 Third-party launchers: Some shells (like Lawnchair) have built-in voice commands.
• 🎧 Bluetooth devices: Xiaomi headphones or watches can automatically start the assistant.

If the problem is Bluetooth:

1. Open the settings → Connected devices.
2. Select your device (e.g. Redmi Buds 4).
3. Disable the option Voice Assistant or Auto Launch applications.

On some models (Xiaomi 13T, POCO X5), the assistant can be activated through the "swipe your finger across the screen" gesture to turn off:

Settings → Additional → Gestures → Voice Assistant (disable)

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If the assistant appears when connecting to the car via Android Auto, turn it off in the Android Auto settings: Settings → Voice Assistant → Disable.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistant