How to turn off Xiaomi’s voice assistant: the full guide

Xiaomi’s current smartphones, which run MIUI and HyperOS shells, are deeply integrated with various digital assistants by default, often annoying users who accidentally activate Google Assistant when unlocking a screen or swipe, or encounter intrusive Mi AI behavior in Chinese firmware versions. Constant prompts, listening to the phrase “OK, Google,” and automatically launching widgets can significantly reduce the comfort of using the device.

In this article, we will take a look at all the known ways to shut down voice services on your gadget, including how to prevent the system from responding to voice commands, remove the assistant call button, and clear your request history to improve personal privacy. Completely disabling Google system components may require root access rights, but most settings are available on the standard menu.

Differences between Google Assistant and Mi AI

Before you start setting up, it’s important to be clear about which tool you’re struggling with, as Xiaomi smartphones can have two and run independently. Google Assistant is a standard assistant built into Google services that is activated by a swipe from the corner of the screen, a power button or a voice command, and is responsible for managing the smart home, searching the web and launching apps.

Mi AI (or Xiao AI) is a proprietary development of Xiaomi, focused primarily on the Chinese market. In global versions of firmware, it is often hidden or limited in functionality, but in Chinese builds (CN ROM) is a system component that can intercept control. Disabling one assistant does not affect the work of another, so the procedures must be performed for each service separately if you want to achieve complete silence.

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google system components through ADB or third-party launchers can cause unstable operation of some applications that depend on voice input, for example, a voice recorder or a Gboard keyboard.

For the average user, the most relevant is Google Assistant, as it is embedded in navigation gestures and a physical button on the on. Mi AI most often worries owners of devices purchased on Chinese sites without flashing to the global version. Understanding this difference will help you choose the right instruction from the below.

Disabling Google Assistant through smartphone settings

The safest and most recommended way to deactivate is to use a regular settings menu, which doesn't require super-user permissions or violate the integrity of system files, but you need to open the Google app on your smartphone, which is usually located in the Google folder on the home screen or in a list of all apps.

Once you start the app, click on your profile avatar in the top right corner of the screen. In the menu that opens, select Settings, then go to Google Assistant. This is where all the key switches that control voice assistant behavior are concentrated. You'll need to turn off several options sequentially to completely neutralize its activity.

First, find the Google Assistant (total switch) and put it inactive, which will prevent the voice assistant from running. Next, go down to the Phone or Devices section below and make sure that it also unchecks activation. If you want to remove the reaction to the wake phrase, look for the Ok, Google option and turn off voice matching.

It is also important to check the lock screen settings, and in the Locked Device section of the Assistant settings, you must prevent access to the Assistant functions when the phone is locked, and this will prevent accidental activation of the service in your pocket or bag, which is especially important for models with sensitive microphones.

Remove the reaction to the power button and swipe

Even after you turn off the Google settings, the MIUI or HyperOS shell interface itself can continue to trigger the assistant for certain actions, such as long-term pressing of the power button. This is a system function that you need to turn off separately through the phone settings. Go to the Settings of the main menu of the smartphone.

Search by settings, type in the word "Assistant" or search for the "Additional" section (in some versions of Advanced Settings) there will be the "On button" or "Long press of the power button" option. By default, it often has the "Google Assistant" value. Click on this item and select the "Nothing" option or "Off menu" if you want to return the standard behavior of the button.

To remove swipe activation from the corner of the screen, go back to the settings of the Google Assistant itself (via the Google app as described in the previous section).Look for the Google Assistant tab or Popular Settings section. There will be a Swipe switch from the corner of the screen. Disable it, and the assistant will stop climbing out when navigating the interface.

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If the “On button” option is hidden or unavailable, try temporarily disabling Google Assistant in the main settings of the Google app, then return to the system settings.

Configure privacy and delete history

Many users are looking to turn off the voice assistant not only for convenience, but also for the sake of personal data security. Voice requests are often saved on the corporation's servers to improve speech recognition. To clear the accumulated data, you need to go to the My data menu in Google Assistant through the application settings.

Here you will see a Remove button that will erase the entire history of voice queries, and it is recommended that you set up automatic history deletion by selecting a storage period, for example, 3 months or 18 months, or setting a value "Do not save", which will significantly reduce the digital footprint left by your smartphone.

You can also look at the Other Settings section of the Google profile menu, where you can turn off ad personalization and use location data to improve services, and a comprehensive approach to privacy settings allows you to use your phone without feeling constantly monitored by algorithms.

⚠️ Note: Deleting the history of voice requests is an irreversible procedure. Once cleaned, you will lose the context of the previous 2.>Mi shutdown AI Chinese versions of firmware If you own a device with a Chinese version of firmware (CN ROM), The main irritant for you is Xiao. AI (Mi AI). This assistant is built deeper into the system and often has its own separate button or activation gesture. ROM) It's almost impossible, because it's a system application, but you can minimize the impact. AI (Usually a color microphone icon or system settings. Find the Voice section and turn it off. AI via the App menu → Permits → Microphone. Without access to the microphone, the assistant will not be able to hear you. For more advanced users, there is the possibility to freeze the application through the help of the user. ADB-commands or special utilities like ADB The command to disable is something like this: pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist Execution of this command via computer and connected by USB The phone will assume that the application has been deleted, although the files will remain in memory, and this is the most effective way to combat Chinese services on global firmware or when using Chinese versions without root rights. ADB CommandUse of commandsUse of commands ADB To disable system packages requires caution. If you disable a critical component (not only the voice assistant, but also the services that depend on it), the phone may go into a cyclic bootloop. Always check the packet name before the disable-user command. ADB In case of errors, you may need to reset your settings to factory (Wipe Data). Hiding the Google widget and cleaning the desktop Often by “voice assistant” users mean the Google search widget, which is by default located on the leftmost desktop screen (Google Discover). This screen is filled with news feed and a search bar with a microphone, and you can remove it through the launcher settings. You can pinch your fingers on your desktop (as if you want to zoom in) to open the screen editing menu. Or go to Settings. → Desktop. Find the Google Tape Switch (or «-1 screen) and turn it off. Then, when swiping to the right, you'll just open the first desktop, without any extra garbage or voice input. If you use a third-party launcher (Nova Launcher, Lawnchair, etc.), the problem is even easier. You can set the launcher's search widget from Google or Left panel and select the "No" option or disable the integration with Google Now. This gives you full control over the appearance of the interface. For those who want to leave the search widget, you can't do this with standard MIUI tools. However, you can install the search widget from third-party search widget, or the "If you use the market's the full version of the alternatives, you will not use the standard for the search, the search engine, the market, you will not use the same way, the search engine will not use the same way, the standard, the "If you will use the market, the market will use the search engine will not use the standard version of the search engine, the "Stube the standard version of the standard version of the standard "If the market, the search engine, the search engine, the Third-party launchers completely replace the system interface Xiaomi, ignoring many built-in limitations and service bindings MIUI. Popular launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allow you to flexibly customize button and gesture behavior. In their settings, you can reassign a long press of the Home button (if any) or the power button to launch any other application, completely ignoring the system settings of Xiaomi. 🚀 Nova Launcher: Allows you to customize swipe and double tap gestures in detail, completely disabling the standard system actions. 📱 Microsoft Launcher: It integrates well with the Windows ecosystem and has its own search settings that are independent of Google. 🎨 Lawnchair: Lightweight launcher that mimics pure Android, where you can easily hide the Google search widget. 🛡️ Niagara Launcher: Minimalist interface, which simply does not have room for intrusive widgets and assistants. Installing a third-party launcher is also a great way to speed up the work of an old smartphone, since the shell MIUI It's often overloaded with visuals, and once you've installed a new launcher, the system will suggest you choose the primary launcher, and all gestures will be processed by the new program. 💡Third-party launcher is not just a change of picture, it is full control over navigation and the ability to ignore the system settings Xiaomi imposes the use of their services (FAQ) Is it safe to turn off Google Assistant completely? Yes, it's absolutely safe for the phone's hardware. However, some of the features that depend on it may stop working. For example, voice dialing in the car stereo Android Auto or the "OK, Google" alarm command, if you don't use these features, there will be no negative consequences. Why did the firmware update reset? Major updates MIUI or switching to a new version of Android (for example, from Android 13 to 14) often resets privacy settings and system preferences to factory values. After each major update, it is recommended to recheck the sections associated with the power button and voice input. Can you delete Google Assistant completely? Without root rights, you can't delete the system application, you can only disable it. ADB You can delete the com.google.android.apps.googleassistant package, but this can cause errors in the Google search bar, as they are closely related. What if the power button still calls the assistant? If the setting in the menu Additional doesn't work, try clearing the cache of the Google app and the Google Play Services app. Sometimes the cache conflict interferes with the application of new settings. Also check if you have a Google Quick Action app that can intercept control. Does disabling the assistant affect battery life? Yes, but it does not affect. Constant listening to the microphone for the phrase "OK, Google" consumes processor and battery resources. Turning off this feature (Voice Match) will save power, especially on older models.