How to turn off voice input on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Voice input on Xiaomi smartphones can be useful for quick typing or controlling a device without hands, but not all users like this feature. Unexpected microphone activation, random commands or just a desire to save battery power - the reasons for turning off the voice assistant can be different. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always make this process intuitive, hiding the right settings in the depth of the menu or not providing a graphical interface for complete removal.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to deactivate voice input on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 12-15, including hidden methods through ADB and editing system files. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different models – from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and also consider how to avoid typical errors when disconnecting.

If you’re tired of random voice assistants or just want to optimize your system, the following instructions will help you fix the problem once and for all, all of which are tested on current firmware versions and do not require root rights (except for one advanced method).

Why voice input can interfere: the main problems

While the voice control feature may seem convenient at first glance, it is often a source of annoyance in practice, and here are some of Xiaomi’s most common complaints:

• 🎤 Random activations – the smartphone responds to extraneous sounds (music, conversations in the room) and opens the voice search application.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – the background voice recognition service constantly uses the microphone and processor.
• 📱 Interface freezes – on weak models (for example, Redmi) 9A) Voice assistant can slow down the system.
• 🔒 Privacy issues – some users fear voice recording is being transmitted to Xiaomi servers.
• 📝 Conflicts with other applications – voice input can interfere with the work of navigators or messengers with voice commands.

These problems are particularly acute in lightweight firmware devices (such as the POCO M6 Pro for the Indian market), where power optimisation is poor, and in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, the voice assistant is integrated deeper into the system, making it difficult to completely shut down through standard settings.

Interesting fact: in China, the voice assistant Xiao AI is actively used to control the smart home, but in global firmware this feature is often superfluous. For example, on the Xiaomi 13T Pro with the European firmware MIUI Global, voice input is enabled by default, although most users do not use it.

Method 1: Disconnect via system settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate voice input via the standard menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO models on MIUI 12-15 and does not require special knowledge.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Additional Settings section (or Advanced Settings on some firmware).
3. Select Language and Enter → Google Keyboard (or Xiaomi Keyboard if you use stock).
4. Slip on voice input (or speech recognition).
5. Turn off Google Voice Entering (or Xiao AI for Chinese firmware) slider.
6. For full deactivation, also turn off off offline speech recognition (if any).

On some devices (e.g., POCO F5), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Show system → Xiao AI / Google Voice Search → Disable

Important! On Chinese firmware (China ROM), the Xiao AI voice assistant can be tied to the power button. To turn it off completely, go to:

Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button → Disable “Run Xiao AI”

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) after disabling voice input through settings, it can be activated again after restarting.

Method 2: Deactivation via ADB (for power users)

If voice input continues to work after the settings are turned off, you can block its system components using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that does not require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.

Here's what you're gonna need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings, then enable debugging).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) in the ADB folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to disable Xiao AI voice assistant: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist
5. To disable Google Voice Search, use: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
6. Reboot your smartphone.

After these commands are executed, voice input will be completely deactivated until the next reset or MIUI update. To return the function back, replace the disable-user commands with enable.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for POCO X5 Pro after updating the command system ADB They might reset. In which case you'll have to repeat the procedure. To avoid that, create a script to automatically execute the commands when you connect to your PC.

Method 3: Remove system applications (requires root)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and your smartphone has root access, you can completely remove the voice-involved apps, which is a 100% guarantee of shutdown, but you need to be careful that the wrong actions can lead to unstable system operation.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk or SuperSU.
• 🛠️ File Manager with root access (e.g. Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Explorer).
• 🔄 Backup of data (in case of failure).

Steps to remove:

1. Open the root manager and go to /system/priv-app/.
2. Find and delete the following folders (or rename them by adding.bak at the end): XiaoAi is the main application of the Xiaomi voice assistant. VoiceAssistant is a speech recognition service. GoogleQuickSearchBox is Google voice search (if you don’t use it).

Reset the device.

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Before deleting system files, make a backup copy of them by copying the folders to the SD-card or PC. If you have problems after deleting, you can return the files back.

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications may result in a bootloop on some firmware. If the smartphone doesn't turn on after the reboot, try going to Recovery Mode. + Volume up) and recover deleted files through ADB sideload.

Method 4: Disconnecting via Safe Mode (temporary solution)

If voice input is in the way right now, but you don't want to make permanent changes to the system, you can use Safe Mode, which disables all third-party and some system applications, including voice assistants.

How to turn on Safe Mode:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button before the Xiaomi logo appears.
3. As soon as the logo appears, release Power and immediately press Volume down.
4. Keep Volume down until the smartphone boots with the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset all settings (or Delete all data).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🆕 Voice input will be disabled by default (but it can be activated again in the settings).
• 🔄 All applications and data will be deleted – you will have to configure the smartphone again.
• ⚠️ Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) After the reset, you may need to re-assign your Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (most of Xiaomi’s global models), resetting will not remove system updates. MIUI, Reset may not help - you will need to roll back on the previous version of the firmware.

How to check if voice input is actually turned off

After applying one of the methods, it's important to make sure that voice input is no longer active.

1. Verify through settings: Go to Settings → Apps → App Management. Find Xiao AI or Google Voice Search. Make sure the status of the app is turned off.
2. Microphone test: Open any voice recording app (like a voice recorder). Try saying a command (like, "OK, Google," or ""). If the voice assistant doesn't respond, it's done right.
3. Battery Consumption Check: Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use. Make sure Xiao AI or Google App don’t consume charge in the background.

Button test:

• Press and hold the Home or Power button (depending on the model).
• If the voice assistant does not appear, the setting worked.

If voice input still works after all the manipulations, the problem may be the firmware, and in this case, you should consider flashing it to a custom version of MIUI (e.g. xiaomi.eu), where these features are often optimized better.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice input on Xiaomi