How to permanently disable the voice assistant on the TV Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The voice assistants in today’s Xiaomi TVs are both a convenient feature and a source of constant irritation. Many users are faced with a situation where the voice assistant activates spontaneously from random sounds, interrupts watching movies or simply interferes with settings, especially for Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV and other devices based on Android TV or MIUI TV.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable your voice assistant, from standard settings to hidden engineering menu features, how to remove voices from your system, lock your microphone at the firmware level, and even physically disable sensors (if designed).

Before you start, check your TV firmware version: Settings path → About TV → About TV → The MIUI TV version. This depends on the availability of some methods. Also note that on some models (for example, Mi TV P1), the voice assistant is integrated into the remote control, which may affect the operation of other functions.

1. Standard shutdown via TV settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in options, but there are some nuances: different versions of MIUI TV may have different paths to settings, and some menu items are hidden by default.

For most models (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4X, Redmi TV A series) the algorithm is as follows:

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to Accounts and Security → Voice Assistant (or XiaoAI & Google Assistant).
3. Turn off the sliders opposite: 🔊 Voice activation (Voice Wake-up) 🎤 Microphone (Remote Microphone) 🤖 Automatic tips (if any)

Settings → About TV → Reboot

On Android TVs (such as Mi TV Q1E), the path is different.

Settings → Device and preferences → Voice input → Disable Google Assistant

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may not be able to control your TV via Google Home or Mi Home after you turn off your voice assistant. If you want to integrate with your smart home, use alternative methods from the following sections.

All sliders disabled in XiaoAI/Google Assistant settings|

The microphone on the remote does not respond to voice commands |

No pop-up prompts suggesting using voice |

The TV is not activated by sounds (e.g. cotton)-->

2. Shutting down the microphone on the remote control

Many Xiaomi TV remotes (such as those for the Mi TV 5 Pro or Redmi X series) have a built-in microphone. Even if you have disabled the voice assistant in the settings, the microphone can continue to work at the hardware level, to completely deactivate it:

Method 1: Physical disconnection

• 🔧 Carefully disassemble the remote (plug the latches with a plastic card).
• 🔍 Find a microphone is a small black chip with a hole (usually next to the Google Assistant button).
• ✂️ Cut the wires going to the microphone, or seal the hole with insulation.

Method 2: Software lock (for Bluetooth remotes):

1. Press the Home + Back buttons for 5 seconds to reset the remote.
2. Connect it again through Settings → Remote and accessories.
3. During the pairing process, refuse to configure voice control (if a request appears).

On remotes without a microphone (e.g., for the Mi TV 4S 32), the voice assistant is activated via the built-in microphone in the TV itself, in which case move on to the next section.

3. Hidden settings of the engineering menu

If standard methods don't work, you can use the TV's service menu. This is a risky way - wrong actions can lead to a system failure. We recommend backing up the settings before you start (Settings → System → Backup).

Instructions for MIUI TV (Mi TV 4/4X/4S):

1. Open the Settings. → On TV.
2. Quickly press in a row: Menu → 1 → 3 → 9 → Menu (on some models, the combination Menu → 1 → 1 → 4 → Menu)
3. You'll be taken to the engineering menu. Go to Audio Settings.
4. Find the parameters: 🔇 Mic Mute - Install On. 🎛️ Voice Assistant Enable – Install Disable. 🔌 Wake Up by Voice – Install Off.

Save the settings and restart the TV.

Instructions for Android TV (Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi X50):

• 📱 Install the application on the smartphone TV Engineer Menu (available on Google Play).
• 🔗 Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔧 In the app, select your TV and go to Audio. → Microphone Settings.
• 🔇 Disable all options related to Voice Input and Hotword Detection.

⚠️ Note: Do not change the settings associated with Backlight, Panel Settings or the Engineering Menu. EEPROM — This can cause irreparable damage to the matrix or backlight. If the TV stops turning on after the changes, reset to factory settings (Settings) → Reset).

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Before entering the engineering menu, take a picture of the current screen settings (brightness, contrast, color temperature) to help restore the picture if the color changes become incorrect.

4. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If you’re familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can disable the system-level voice assistant, a method that works on all Xiaomi TVs with Android TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q1E, Redmi Smart TV X2022).

Step 1: Preparation

• 💻 Download. ADB Tools for Windows/Mac/Linux.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB on TV: Settings → On TV. → Version. MIUI TV → Click 7 times on "Version" until the message "You became a developer" appears → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB (ONLINE).
• 🔌 Connect the TV to the PC via USB (or via Wi-Fi, if supported).

Step 2: Commands to disconnect

Open the command prompt (or terminal) in the adb.exe folder and type:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.assistant

Remove Google Assistant for the current user.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant

- disables the brand assistant XiaoAI.

adb shell settings put global voice_interaction_service null

- resets the voice input service.

After you execute the commands, restart the TV, and the voice assistant will be disabled at the system level, but the firmware update may bring it back.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB If the assistant is unable to broadcast from the phone after the switchdown, return the settings with the command: adb shell pm enable com.google.android.apps.assistant

5. Complete removal of voice assistant via firmware

For the most determined users, there is a radical method of installing custom firmware without voice services, which is suitable for Android TV models, where you can replace the standard shell with an ATV Launcher or Wolf Launcher.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Complete removal of Google Assistant and XiaoAI without recovery.
• ✅ Increased memory (voice services take up to 500 MB).
• ✅ Ability to disable Forced> Forced updates that return the assistant.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the TV is guaranteed).
• ❌ Risk of "bricking" in case of firmware error.
• ❌ Some features (such as Mi Home) may stop working.

Instructions:

1. Download custom firmware for your model (e.g. LineageOS for TV).
2. Unpack the archive and place the files on USB-storage device FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and enter recovery mode: Turn off the TV. Press Menu + Volume on the remote and turn on the TV. Wait for the Recovery menu to appear.

Apply update from USB

Wipe cache

On models Mi TV P1 and Q2 with a chip MediaTek for firmware requires a special cable USB-A to USB-A and utility SP Flash Tool. Without experience, it is better to entrust this to specialists.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider alternative options:

1.Use of an external tuner

• 📺 Connect to an Android TV TV-A prefix (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Box S or a NVIDIA Shield).
• 🔇 In the console, turn off the voice assistant through settings.
• 🎮 Use the console remote – it will not activate the microphone of the TV.

Physical isolation of microphones

• 🔍 Find microphones on the TV body (usually at the bottom or side).
• 🛠️ Stick microphone holes with electric tape or silicone sealant.
• 🔇 For the remote, use a case made of dense fabric (sold on AliExpress).

3. Replace firmware with "clean" Android

Some workshops offer a service of flashing Xiaomi TVs on stock Android TV without unnecessary services. The cost is from 3000 to 8000 rubles depending on the model. Pros: complete removal of XiaoAI and Google Assistant, improved performance. Cons: loss of warranty and some features (for example, Dolby Vision).

4.Feedback with Xiaomi

If the voice assistant interferes due to a bug in the firmware (for example, spontaneous inclusion), write in support of Xiaomi via:

• 🌍 Official website: mi.com/support
• 📧 Mail: support@mi.com (English)
• 💬 Chats in Mi Community or VKontakte (group Xiaomi Russia).

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If the TV is guaranteed, don't disassemble it or sew it yourself. Contact the service center to request that the voice assistant be turned off as a "faulty feature" - under the Consumer Protection Act, you can't refuse.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistant