How to permanently disable the voice assistant on the TV Xiaomi Mi: the complete guide

Voice assistants on Xiaomi Mi TVs are often a source of annoyance: they are activated by random sounds, slow down the system and collect data about your preferences. If you are tired of spontaneous inclusions of Google Assistant or AliGenie (in Chinese versions), this article will help to completely deactivate them - from standard settings to deep system changes.

We will look at all available methods: from basic disconnection in the menu to radical measures like reset to factory settings or use of the system. ADB-We will pay special attention to the nuances for different series of TV sets. TV 4S/4A/5/5X/6) and firmware versions (MIUI TV Google TV). If you don’t want the TV to “listen” to your conversations or offer unnecessary recommendations, read on.

Why the voice assistant is getting in the way: 3 key issues

Even if you’ve never used voice control, the assistant can cause discomfort:

• 🔊 False positives: The TV responds to the words “OK Google” in movies, commercials, or casual conversations by interrupting viewing.
• 🐢 Slowing down the system: Background processes of the assistant take up to 15-20% CPU (data XDA Developers, which is critical for budget models Mi TV 4S.
• 👁️ Data collection: Google and Xiaomi capture voice requests to “improve service” – even if you have not given consent (details in the privacy section).

According to a survey of Xiaomi TV owners (2023), 68% of users turn off the assistant in the first 3 months of use, while 42% face re-activation after firmware updates.

Method 1: Standard Disconnection through Settings (for all models)

Let’s start with the simplest method that works on 90% of Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV or Google TV:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to Device and Preferences → Voice Assistant (or System → Voice Control for older versions).
3. Turn off the sliders: 🔴"Google Assistant (or Google Assistant") 🔴"Voice control Xiaomi (or "AliGenie") 🔴"Voice recognition in the background"

Settings → About TV → Reboot

Important: On some models (Mi TV 5 Pro, Mi TV Q1), the assistant can be activated again when you connect to the Internet after disconnection.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2) The standard shutdown may not work because of the integration of the assistant into the kernel of the system. ADB.

Method 2: Disconnecting through "Special Features" (for stubborn models)

If the assistant continues to activate after a standard shutdown, try blocking it through the Special Options:

1. Press the Back button on the remote for 5 seconds to open the app menu.
2. Select Settings → Special Opportunities → Auditory Opportunities.
3. Find the "Voice Assistant" and turn it off.
4. Return to Special Opportunities → Applications and deny access to: 📱 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox (Google Assistant) 📱 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant (AliGenie)

This method is effective for Mi TV 4A and Mi TV 4S, where the assistant is built into the PatchWall shell. After turning off, check for reactions to the phrases "OK Google" or " (for the Chinese versions).

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If the assistant still works on the voice after turning off, try to turn off the microphone physically: on some models (Mi TV 5 Pro), it is located to the right of the infrared receiver and can be closed with a piece of tape.

Method 3: Radical Disconnection via ADB (for Advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for all models, but requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on TV: Go to Settings → About the TV. Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI TV" (Or "Assembly Number." Go back to Settings. → For developers and enable "Debugging by" USB".

USB 3.0

ADB Tools

adb connect [IP- TV address]:5555


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox




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




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

Once these commands are executed, the assistant will be disabled at the system level and will not be able to activate even after the updates, but this may disrupt some functions, such as voice search on YouTube.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (Mi TV Q2, Mi TV A2) Disabling com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox can cause Google Play Store startup errors. In this case, use the alternative command: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Method 4: Disabling data collection and improving privacy

Even after the assistant is disabled, Xiaomi and Google can continue to collect data about your activities, to completely block the transfer of information:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Security → Privacy.
2. Turn it off: 📊"Sending of diagnostic data" 🎤"Improving voice services" 📍"Allow access to location"

Settings → Applications → Permissions

Netflix

YouTube

For complete anonymity, it is also recommended:

• 🔄 Reset the advertising ID In Settings → Google → Advertising.
• 🚫 Disable personalization in Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Xiaomi Account.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If all previous methods fail, a complete reset remains, which will delete all settings, accounts and apps, but is guaranteed to disable the assistant (until the next update).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Reset Only Network Settings).
3. Confirm the action with a password from your Xiaomi or Google account.
4. After the reboot, do not connect accounts and do not update the firmware - immediately disable the assistant through Settings.

Important: Newer models (Mi TV ES 2026) may require re-activation of the TV via the Mi Home app after reset, in which case use a temporary account without reference to real data.

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Factory reset is not a solution, but a temporary measure. Once connected to the Internet, the TV can reload updates that return the assistant, and it is better to combine the reset with disabling automatic updates (Settings → System → Software Update).

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all methods are powerless, consider these options:

• 🔌 Turning off the microphone physically: On some models (Mi) TV 4X) microphone is located on a separate board - it can be disconnected (disassembly is required).
• 🛡️ Blocking via router: Add to the blacklist domains: googleapis.com mitv.xiaomi.com assistant.google.com
• 📦 Installation of custom firmware: For Mi TV 4S mi TV 5 There are firmware without voice services (e.g. LineageOS for) TV), But it voids the guarantee.

To lock through the router:

1. Go to the router control panel (usually 192.168.1.1).
2. Find the Parental Controls or URL Filtering section.
3. Add in. IP-TV address in the list of devices with restrictions.
4. Block the domains from the list above.

Warning: Blocking googleapis.com may disrupt YouTube, Google Play Store and other services, and use this method only if you are prepared for restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistant