Voice assistants on Xiaomi TVs are both a convenient feature and a source of constant annoyance. Someone accidentally activates them by tapping the remote, someone annoys with pop-up prompts, and some just don't want the device to "listen" to conversations in the room. If you've been in this article, chances are you're tired of Google Assistant or XiaoAI interrupting movie watching or interrupting games.
The problem is that the manufacturer doesn’t always make this option obvious. In some Mi TVs or Redmi Smart TVs, the shutdown is hidden in the depths of the menu, and in others it requires a reset. We tested all the current methods on Xiaomi 2020-2026 TVs and collected them in this manual, and here you will find solutions for both standard versions of Android TV and firmware based on PatchWall (for the Indian market).
Important: some methods require developer permission or even factory resets, and we've noted these cases with warnings -- read carefully so you don't lose important data.
Why the voice assistant on Xiaomi TV can interfere
At first glance, the voice control function seems useful: the command is said, and the TV is executed. But in practice, users face a bunch of problems:
- 🎤 False positives: The TV responds to random phrases from movies, music or conversations in the room, interrupting viewing.
- 🔍 Data collection: Voice assistants (Google or XiaoAI) send voice command recordings to servers for processing, raising privacy questions.
- 📱 On some models, the microphone button on the Xiaomi remote will activate the assistant even with a light press.
- 🔊 Intrusive prompts: The system constantly suggests "ask assistant" or shows notifications about new features.
- 🐢 Slowing down. On weak models (e.g. Mi). TV 4A) background work of the assistant can slow the interface.
According to a survey of Xiaomi TV owners, more than 60 percent of users turn off the voice assistant in the first months of use, and 15 percent do so immediately after purchase, but the official documentation describes the procedure very vaguely – often you have to look for a solution by pumping.
Method 1: Standard Shutdown via Settings (for Android TV)
If your TV is running a pure Android TV (such as the Mi TV Q1, Mi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV A Pro), you can turn off Google Assistant via the standard menu.
Instructions:
- Press the Settings button (cog) on the Xiaomi remote.
- Go to Device → Google Settings → Search, Assistant and Voice Control.
- Select the Google Assistant option.
- Turn off the Google Assistant switch (to turn gray).
- In the window that appears, confirm the action by clicking Disconnect.
After that, the microphone button on the remote will stop activating the assistant. However, there is a caveat: on some firmware, this method only turns off the Google Assistant, but leaves XiaoAI active (if it is preinstalled). To remove it completely, read the next section.
☑️ Preparation for the assistant's shutdown
Method 2: Disable XiaoAI on PatchWall TVs
PatchWall firmware (installed on models for the Indian market, for example, Mi TV 4X, Mi TV 5X) uses its own assistant - XiaoAI. Its shutdown is more difficult than Google Assistant, because the option is hidden deeper.
Follow these steps:
- Open the settings (button with gear).
- Go to Accounts and Security → XiaoAI.
- Turn off the switch Voice Assistant XiaoAI.
- Return to the main settings menu and select Apps → All Apps.
- Find it in the XiaoAI list, select it and click Disable (if the button is active) or Remove Updates.
If XiaoAI is not on the Accounts and Security menu, then your model is using a hybrid system.
Settings → System → Special features → Voice input → DisableWhat if XiaoAI is not shut down?
Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a deep-tuning tool that works for all Xiaomi TV models, but requires a computer and minimal technical skills.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
- On the TV, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the Build Number line and click on it 7 times in a row until the notification You became a developer appears.
Settings → System → For Developers
USB debugging
USB 3.0
Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
adb devices(Series numbered device should appear. If not, check the connection or drivers.)
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox(This command removes Google Assistant for the current user.)
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassistant(This command removes XiaoAI.)
After you've done the commands, restart the TV, and the microphone button on the remote will stop working, and all associated processes will stop.
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If the assistant reappears after the ADB is disabled after the firmware update, add the applications to the blacklist via adb shell pm hide.
Method 4: Blocking through microphone settings
If you don't have to remove the assistant completely, but you want to stop the random activations, you can just turn off the microphone access, and it won't remove the assistant itself, but it will make it useless.
How to do this:
- Open Settings → Privacy → Application permissions.
- Find the Microphone section.
- In the application list, disable access to: 🔍 Google (or Google App) 🤖 XiaoAI (if any) 📺 Mi Remote Controller (if you use voice control)
Save the changes and restart the TV.
This method has pros and cons:
| Advantages | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Does not require developer rights | The assistant stays in the system (takes up space) |
| Retained after updates | Some remote functions may not work properly |
| You can return access in two clicks. | Does not block notifications from the assistant |
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Turning off the microphone is the safest way, but it doesn't remove the assistant completely. If you care about privacy, combine it with other methods.
Method 5: Complete resetting of settings (extreme case)
If none of the above methods worked, the last option is to reset the TV to factory settings, which will delete all data, including accounts, installed apps and image/sound settings.
- ⚠️ Voice assistant activates spontaneously and interferes with work.
- ⚠️ Other methods have failed to produce results.
- ⚠️ You are ready to reset the TV.
Resetting instructions:
- Open Settings → System → Reset.
- Select Reset to factory settings.
- Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).
After discharge:
- 📱 Do not connect your Google or Xiaomi account during the initial setup phase – this will prevent the assistant from automatically activating.
- 🔕 When you first turn on, turn off all voice-related options.
- 🔄 Install updates manually (auto-update can return assistant).
⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 5 Pro, Xiaomi TV Q1E) After the reset, you may need to re-activate licensed services (for example, Netflix or Disney).+). Save your account information in advance!
What to do if the assistant returns after the update
Many users experience Google Assistant or XiaoAI activating again after updating their firmware, because the manufacturer forcibly turns them on through system services.
- Turn off auto-update: Go to Settings → System → Software Update. Turn off the option Auto-Download Updates.
Use the packet blocker:
With ADB, you can block the automatic installation of assistants:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassistantInstall custom firmware:
On the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums, there are modified firmware versions for Xiaomi TV, where assistants are removed at the system level, such as the ATV Custom ROM firmware for the Mi TV 4S.
If you don’t want to refuse updates, but you don’t need an assistant, check the settings after each update. Usually, it is enough to turn off access to the microphone again (see Method 4).