How to permanently disable voice assistant on Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Voice assistants on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones are often activated by accident — just press the power button or say “OK, Google.” For many users, this feature becomes an annoying factor: the assistant interrupts music, eats up battery power and collects data about your requests. Fortunately, you can completely disable the voice assistant on MIUI in several ways, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.

In this article, we will discuss all current methods of disabling as built-in Xiao. AI (The Chinese version of the assistant, and the Google Assistant (international version). MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14, But most of the ways work on older versions, and we'll also focus on the nuances for models with HyperOS, the new shell from Xiaomi, which gradually replaces the new version. MIUI.

If you want to not just disable voice activation, but completely remove the assistant from the system without root rights, there is a section in this article with alternative solutions, and we will explain why the settings can reset after the software update and how to avoid this.

1. How to disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi via Settings

The easiest way to deactivate a voice assistant is to use the standard Android menu, which is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco models with Google Assistant preinstalled (usually global firmware versions).

Instructions:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a color background).
2. In the lower right corner, tap the profile icon → Settings.
3. Choose Google Assistant → General settings.
4. Scroll down and click Google Assistant (first item).
5. Turn off the Google Assistant slider and confirm the action.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to the voice command “OK, Google” and hold the power button, but the function may return after the update of the Google app, in which case the procedure will have to be repeated.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) After the Assistant is disabled, the power button may stop opening the off menu. To return the standard behavior, go to Settings. → System system → Gestures → Power button and select the action "Menu food".

2. disable Xiao AI on Chinese MIUI firmware

If your smartphone is running the Chinese version of MIUI (or you installed custom firmware with Xiao AI), the standard way through Google's settings won't work, in which case the assistant is integrated directly into the shell and needs to be deactivated separately.

Do the following:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, type "Xiao" AI" (or" for the Chinese version).
• 🔧 Tap on the app. → Disable (if the button is inactive, first click Stop).
• 🔄 Restart the device to make the changes effective.

Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 China) may not be able to use voice input in other applications (e.g. Google Maps or Telegram) after shutting down Xiao AI. To return functionality, install an alternative voice-enabled keyboard, such as Gboard.

3. How to Remove Voice Activation by Power Button

Many users complain that the assistant is activated by pressing the power button for a long time, which is standard behavior on MIUI, but it can be changed.

Go to: Settings → System → Gestures → Power button

In the "Retention Action" menu, select one of the options:

• 📱 Menu (standard shutdown/reset)
• 🔕 Without action (completely shuts down the reaction)
• 🔄 Reboot (if you use this feature frequently)

On HyperOS models (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path to settings may be different: Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button

4. Complete removal of the assistant via ADB (no root rights)

If you want to permanently remove the voice assistant from the system, but are not ready to get root access, you can use ADB commands. This method works on most Xiaomi models, including the Poco F5, Redmi Note 13 Pro and others.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the assembly number → return to additional settings → Developer parameters → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. To disable Google Assistant, do: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
4. To disable Xiao AI (on Chinese firmware): adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Once these commands are executed, the assistant apps will disappear from the system, but their data will remain, and if you decide to return the functionality, you will have to reset the settings to the factory or reinstall the firmware. Also on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) this method can cause a failure of services Google Play – in this case, you will need to manually reinstall. GMS.

5. Resetting assistant settings to factory

If the voice assistant continues to activate after all the manipulations, it may have been changed at the system level, in which case a partial reset that does not affect user data, but returns standard application parameters will help.

How to reset: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Resetting App settings

Once confirmed, the device will restart and all applications (including assistants) will return to factory settings.

• ❌ Reset permissions for all applications (you will have to reconfigure access to the camera, microphone, etc.).
• ❌ Restore standard gestures and button combinations.
• ❌ Advertising in system applications can return (if previously disabled).

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Before resetting, export the list of installed applications using App Manager (available in the Play Market) to help quickly restore the desired programs after the procedure.

6. Alternative methods: disconnecting the microphone and permissions

If you don't have to completely remove the assistant, but you want to limit its functionality, you can go another way, block access to the microphone and other sensors, which will make voice activation impossible, but will keep the application in the system.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google (for Assistant) or Xiao AI.
3. Slip on Permission → Microphone → Select Prohibit.
4. For full locking, also disable permissions for: 📍 Location 📁 Warehouse 📱 Telephone (for calls)

This method has the advantage of not collecting data about your activity, but it will still be possible to use its text functions (for example, reminders or smart home management via Mi Home).

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the voice assistant is turned off, users face unexpected challenges, and let's look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The assistant is activated again after the MIUI update.

⚠️ Note: This is due to Xiaomi's policy, which resets some settings when major updates.To avoid the problem, back up through Settings before updating → Additionally. → Backup and reset and select System Settings. After the update, restore the backup, which will return the previous settings.

Problem 2: The power button stopped opening the shutdown menu.

As mentioned earlier, this is a side effect of disabling the assistant.

• 🔧 Return the standard button action through Settings → System system → Gestures.
• 🔄 If there is no item, use it. ADB-spoiler command in Section 3.
• 📱 Install a third-party power management app, such as Power Menu.

Problem 3: Voice input has stopped working in other applications.

This is true for Chinese firmware after shutting down Xiao AI.

• 🎤 Install Gboard and enable voice input in its settings.
• 🔊 Include an alternative speech recognition service in Settings → System system → Language and input → Voice input.
• 📲 Use separate voice-note apps, such as Otter.

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If the assistant is missing system sounds (such as notification signals) after the assistant is turned off, check the volume settings in Settings → Sound and Vibration → Media Volume. Sometimes resetting the microphone resolution affects other audio settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions