How to permanently disable the voice assistant XiaoAI on Xiaomi: all ways

Xiaomi’s XiaoAI voice assistant is a useful tool for managing the device, but not everyone needs it. Many people face situations where the assistant is activated accidentally (for example, when you press a side button), consumes battery resources or just annoys with constant prompts. Fortunately, you can turn it off completely – both temporarily suspend work and remove system components (on rooted devices).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to deactivate the voice assistant on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models), as well as on smartwatches, TVs and Mi Smart Speaker speakers. Instructions are adapted to the latest firmware versions: MIUI 12-14 and the new HyperOS. If you want to not just hide the icon, but completely remove the background processes of the assistant so that it does not consume RAM, read until the end.

Why XiaoAI can work without you knowing

Even if you've never used a voice assistant, it can activate itself. Here are the main reasons:

• 🔊 Random button press: On many Xiaomi models, pressing the Power button or Volume Down triggers XiaoAI. This is laid down in the default firmware.
• 📱 Auto-Run After Updating: After Installing a New Version MIUI HyperOS Assistant can turn on automatically even if you have disabled it before.
• 🔄 Background processes: Some system applications (e.g. com.miui.voiceassist) run in the background and consume up to 5–10% CPU.
• 🎧 Bluetooth devices: Mi Band headphones or smartwatches sometimes initiate voice input.

According to tests by XDA Developers, even in standby mode, XiaoAI can consume up to 1-2% of battery power per hour due to constant listening to the microphone (if the function “OK, Google” or “Hello Siri” is turned on in pair with Xiaomi).

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI/HyperOS settings

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate via the settings menu, which is suitable for most devices without root rights and does not require technical skills.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search bar, type XiaoAI or Voice Assistant.
4. Select the com.miui.voiceassist app (or Mi AI Assistant on global firmware).
5. Click Disable (or Remove Updates if the button is active).
6. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After that, the assistant icon will disappear from the desktop and the background processes will be stopped. However, the system files will remain, and after resetting the settings or updating the firmware XiaoAI can appear again.

⚠️ Note: Some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) may lose voice search in Google Assistant after the assistant is disabled. To return it, you will have to manually enable permissions for Google App in the special features settings.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (no root rights)

If the standard shutdown does not help (for example, the assistant is still activated when you press the buttons), you can use the debugging bridge. ADB. This method does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

First, turn on the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Press 7 times on the MIUI version (or HyperOS build number).
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Debugging on USB.

Now connect your smartphone to your PC and execute commands in the terminal:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.aiasst

These commands will only remove the application for the current user, without affecting the system files. Once the device is restarted, XiaoAI will disappear from the menu and cease to respond to voice commands.

Method 3: Complete removal with root rights

To drastically remove all components of XiaoAI, superuser rights (root) are required, a method suitable for power users, as improper actions can lead to unstable system operation.

Use any root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Manager) and delete the following folders:

• /system/app/XiaoAI
• /system/priv-app/MiuiVoiceAssist
• /data/app/com.miui.voiceassist-* (all folders with such a prefix)

After deleting, clean the cache in Recovery (reboot to Recovery mode and select Wipe Cache Partition) and prevent errors the next time you start the system.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Removing system applications can lead to a bootloop (a looped reboot). TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

Method 4: Disconnect on smart watches and fitness bracelets

XiaoAI voice assistant is integrated not only into smartphones, but also into wearable devices: Mi Band 7/8, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and others.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).
2. Select your device in the list.
3. Go to Settings. → Voice assistant.
4. Turn off the voice activation slider.
5. In the Gestures section, deactivate the option to raise your wrist for activation.

On some models (e.g., Xiaomi Watch S3), the assistant can be activated when the side button is held.

• Press the button on the clock before the menu appears.
• Select Settings → Buttons.
• Set another action for a long press (for example, Sleep Mode or Flashlight).

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If after turning off the voice assistant on the clock stopped working notifications, reconnect the device to the smartphone via Bluetooth and synchronize the data again.

Method 5: Blocking through Magisk (for advanced)

If you have Magisk installed, you can lock XiaoAI components without physically deleting system files, which is safer than manual intervention, and makes it easy to get everything back.

Install Disabler for Xiaomi or Universal SafetyNet Fix via Magisk Manager.

1. Open Magisk. → Modules.
2. Click on the icon "+" and choose ZIP-module.
3. Reset the device.
4. After downloading, open the terminal and execute: su pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

This method does not delete files, but only blocks them from being executed by the current user.

pm enable com.miui.voiceassist

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Using Magisk is the safest way to disable system applications on rooted devices, as changes are easy to roll back.

What to do if the assistant is activated anyway

If XiaoAI continues to appear after all the manipulations, check out the following points:

• 🔄 Firmware updates: after installing the new version MIUI/HyperOS system applications can recover. Repeat shutdown.
• 📦 Third-party launchers: Some shells (like Nova Launcher) may conflict with Xiaomi's settings.Try to return the standard launcher.
• 🔊 Voice activation: Google Assistant or Bixby settings (on some models) may enable the "OK, Google Recognition" option. → Google → Devices and sharing → Settings of Google Assistant.
• 🔧 Resetting: If the problem persists, reset to factory settings (but pre-do backup!).

On devices with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 Ultra), you may need to further disable the com.xiaomi.ai service via ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.ai

FAQ: Frequent questions about shutting down XiaoAI