How to completely disable speech synthesis on Xiaomi TV: 5 working ways

The voice assistant and speech synthesis feature on Xiaomi TVs (including the Mi TV series, Redmi TV, Xiaomi TV A and Xiaomi TV S) are often activated automatically after updates or when first turned on. For some users, this is a convenient option, but many people face unexpected voiceover of menus, notifications or even content - especially if the TV is connected to the Internet and synced with your Mi Account.

Complicating the problem, speech synthesis settings can be hidden in different menu sections depending on the firmware version (MIUI TV or Android TV) and the TV model. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disconnect from standard settings to hidden settings for power users. You will also learn how to avoid automatic voice activation after a reset or software update, which is especially important for models in 2022-2026.

Why does speech synthesis turn on on itself?

On Xiaomi TVs, the voiceover function (Text-to-Speech, TTS) can be activated for several reasons:

• 🔄 Firmware update: After installing the new version MIUI TV Android TV Some settings are reset to default values, including voice options.
• 🎤 XiaoAI Voice Assistant: If you’ve ever used a microphone button on the remote, the system can enable the voiceover interface to “improve interaction".
• 👤 Sync with Mi Account: When you sign in to your Xiaomi account on your TV, you can use settings from the cloud, including special features settings.
• 🛠️ Factory reset: After a hard reset, some models automatically enable speech synthesis as part of a "vision-impaired mode".

It is important to understand that on Xiaomi TVs there are two types of voice: 1 System voice (voicing menus, notifications, remote keys) - controlled in the settings of special features. 2) Voice assistant XiaoAI (responds to commands "OK, XiaoAI") - is disabled separately in the section "Voice control".

Method 1: Disconnect via special features settings (MIUI TV)

This method works on most Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi TV models with MIUI TV firmware (not Android TV!).

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the section All settings → Special features.
3. Select Speech Synthesis or TalkBack (depending on the firmware version).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck the box from the option Enable voiceover.
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK on the remote.

If the Synthesis of Speech item is not on the menu, try an alternative path: Settings → System → Language and Input → Speech Synthesis.

Are special options open?

Is the "Synthesis of Speech" or "TalkBack" item found?

Is the slider off?

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV A Pro 2023) after the speech synthesis is disabled, the voiceover of the remote keys may remain. To remove it, additionally disable the voice feedback option in the Sound section → Additional settings.

Method 2: Deactivation of XiaoAI voice assistant

If the TV responds to voice commands (e.g., "OK, XiaoAI") or voices search queries, you need to disable the built-in assistant. MIUI TV android parts TV:

• 🎙️ Open the Settings. → Smart functions → Voice control.
• 🔕 Select the XiaoAI Voice Assistant and move the slider to the off position..
• 🔄 Restart the TV by holding the Power button on the remote for 5 seconds.

For Android TV models (such as Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Xiaomi TV Q2 2026), the path may be different: Settings → Device → Voice Input → Disable Google Assistant.

Method 3: Resetting sound settings (for persistent cases)

If speech synthesis isn't switched off through the menu, the system settings may have gone wrong, and then resetting the audio settings to the factory settings will help.

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Additional settings.
2. Select Reset the sound settings (or Restore the default values).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).

After the reset, check if TalkBack or Voice Feedback is back on. If the problem persists, move on to the next method.

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If speech synthesis is back after resetting the audio settings, try disconnecting the TV from the Internet for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes Xiaomi syncs settings to the cloud automatically when you connect to the network.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off speech synthesis via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method is suitable for all models based on Android TV (including Xiaomi Mi TV Stick and new Xiaomi series TV A/TV S) You will need a computer with drivers installed ADB.

Steps:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your TV: Settings → About TV → Software Version (click 7 times on the build number until the message “You’re a developer” appears) Then: Settings → Developer → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your TV to your computer via USB (use USB 3.0 port for stability).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices


adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services ""




adb shell settings put secure tts_default_synth ""




adb shell settings put secure tts_default_rate 100




adb shell settings put secure tts_default_pitch 100




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

Once you've done the commands, restart the TV, and this method completely shuts down all speech synthesis services, including system notifications.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause the TV to work in an unstable way if you have incorrect commands. ADB without understanding their purpose. MIUI TV (Android TV) This method may not work.

Method 5: Physically shutting down the microphone (extreme case)

If software methods fail and speech synthesis is triggered spontaneously, you can physically turn off the microphone, which is true for models with built-in microphones (for example, Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75" or Redmi Smart TV X2022).

• 🔌 Mik power out: Some models have a microphone connected via a separate plume to the motherboard, and if you're an electronics expert, you can gently disconnect the plume (requires disassembly of the TV!).
• 🎤 Using a remote without a microphone: Replace the standard remote with a model without a voice control button (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller Lite).
• 🔇 Microphone sealing: If the microphone is built into the case, it is possible to seal its opening with tape or tape (temporary solution).

Before disassembling the TV, check whether the warranty is valid - physical intervention can cancel it.

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Turning off the microphone doesn’t always solve the problem of speech synthesis, because the sounding of the menu can work without it, and this method is only effective for blocking the voice assistant XiaoAI.

How to prevent speech synthesis from being turned on again?

To avoid automatically enabling voiceovers after updates or resets, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic software update: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system → Auto-update → Off.
• 👤 Remove the Mi Account binding: Settings → Accounts and security → Delete your account. This will prevent you from syncing your settings from the cloud.
• 📥 Use local firmware: If the TV has already been updated and enabled speech synthesis, you can roll back to the previous version of the software through Settings → On TV. → Local Update (download firmware from Xiaomi’s official website).
• 🛡️ Turn off "Smart Features": In the Settings section → Smart Features Deactivate All Voice and Personalization Options.

For Android TV models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV Q2), further disable:

• Settings → Device → Voice → Disable detection of “OK, Google”.
• Settings → Applications → Google → Notifications → Disable everything.

FAQ: Frequent questions about speech synthesis on Xiaomi TV