The voice assistant on Xiaomi TVs is a useful feature for many users, but not everyone needs it. Constant activation of the microphone by mistake, advertising notifications about new features of the assistant or simply a desire to preserve privacy, make you look for ways to turn it off. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always make this process obvious: in some firmware, the option is hidden in the depth of the menu, and in others, there is no obvious switch at all.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of disabling the voice assistant on Xiaomi TVs (including the Mi series). TV A Pro, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV You will learn how to deactivate the assistant through system settings, turn off the microphone hardware, and what to do if the standard methods do not work. MIUI TV Android TV — They have different algorithms of action.
Important: Some methods require developer rights or manual editing of configuration files. If you're unsure of your skills, skip those sections -- they're marked with warnings. For most users, the basic instructions from the first two are enough.
1. Disable voice assistant through standard settings
The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi TV models based on MIUI TV (2018-2026), the instructions may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the overall algorithm is maintained.
What needs to be done:
- 📺 Open the main menu of the TV by pressing the Home button on the remote.
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Smart Assistant (or Settings) → Voice assistant in new versions).
- 🔇 Find the option "Voice control" or "Voice activation" and translate the slider to the position Off..
- 🔄 Save the changes and restart the TV (optional, but recommended for settings).
If your model does not have a separate section called “Smart Assistant”, try an alternative way:
- Press the voice search button on the remote (usually with a microphone image) for 3-5 seconds.
- In the window that appears, select the Voice Assistant settings.
- Turn off the options "Voice Activation" and "Voice Command Processing".
☑️ Preparation for the assistant's shutdown
Attention! On some models (e.g., 2019 Mi TV 4S 55), voice search in apps (YouTube, Netflix) may be lost after the voice assistant is turned off. If you need it, use alternative methods from the following sections.
2. Deactivation of the microphone in the privacy settings
If the standard shutdown fails or the assistant continues to activate, try blocking access to the microphone at the system level, a method that is suitable for Android TVs (such as Mi TV Stick or Xiaomi TV Box S), as well as models with MIUI TV 4.0+.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → All applications.
- Find the "Voice Assistant" list (or com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant).
- Select Permissions → Microphone and set the value "Prohibit".
- Go back and click Stop (forced stop of the app).
For Android TV, the path will be different:
- 🛠️ Settings → The device → Application settings → Special access.
- 🎤 Select Access to the microphone and turn it off for Google Assistant or Xiaomi Voice.
Critical detail: once the microphone is turned off, some Smart TV features (such as voice input in search or control of a smart home) will stop working. If you need these options, use the method from the next section - disabling only the hot keys.
3. disabling the remote hot keys (without full deactivation of the microphone)
Many users have the problem of accidentally triggering the voice assistant when pressing buttons on the remote, for example, the voice search button can be located next to the volume control, which leads to false activations, in which case it is enough to reassign or disable the hot keys.
How to do this:
- 📋 Go to Settings. → DU remote → Button settings.
- 🔍 Find a button with a microphone (usually signed as "Voice Assistant" or "Voice").
- 🔄 Change it to No Action or reassign it to another function (for example, Open Apps").
For Bluetooth-connected remotes (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote):
- Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
- Select your TV from the list of devices.
- Go to the Remote Settings → Reassign buttons.
- Turn off the reaction to the microphone button.
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If you have a universal remote control (for example, from a cable provider), check if it does not duplicate the voice assistant button, in which case it is enough to reprogram the remote control, eliminating unnecessary commands.
This method allows you to save the functionality of the microphone for other tasks (for example, voice search on YouTube), but remove annoying random inclusions of the assistant.
Disconnection through Developer Modes (for power users)
If the standard methods didn't work, you can use the developer mode, and this method requires caution, because the wrong actions can disrupt the TV, and we recommend using it only as a last resort.
Steps to shut down:
- Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About TV → Click 7 times on Build Number
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Find the option "Debug by USB" and turn it on.
- Connect your TV to your PC via USB (if supported) or use ADB over Wi-Fi.
- Run the command to disable the voice assistant: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant
For Android TV, the command will be different:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistantWhat to do if ADB is not connected?
⚠️ Attention, disabling system applications through ADB For example, after deactivation, com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant may stop working some functions of the smart home or voice search in applications.
5. Hardware shutdown of microphone (last resort)
If the software didn't work, or you want to be guaranteed to turn off the microphone on the physical layer, you can use hardware methods, which is relevant for users who are concerned about privacy issues or constant failures in the voice assistant.
Options for hardware shutdown:
| Method | Description | Difficulty | Reversibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning off the microphone plume | Disassembly of the TV and physical disconnection of the microphone module plume from the motherboard. | ⭐⭐⭐ (requires repair skills) | Yes. |
| Microphone sealing | Sticker opaque tape or silicone stub on microphone holes (usually located on the bottom or side panel). | ⭐ (simple) | Yes. |
| Use of external remote without microphone | Replacement of the standard remote with a model without a voice assistant button (for example, a universal IR remote). | ⭐ | Yes. |
| Software locking through firmware | Install custom firmware with remote voice assistant components (for example, LineageOS for TV). | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (high-risk "bricking") | Partially. |
Warning: Disassembling a Xiaomi TV to turn off the microphone takes away your warranty. If the device is warranty-based, use only software methods. Also remember that after the hardware shuts down the microphone, voice search functions in applications (such as YouTube or Netflix) will stop working.
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Hardware shutting down the microphone is the only way to 100% guarantee that the voice assistant will not activate, but this method is only suitable for power users or if the TV is no longer guaranteed.
6. Alternative solutions: Replace the firmware or reset settings
If neither of these methods worked, there are two radical options: resetting the TV to factory settings or installing an alternative firmware, both of which have their pros and cons.
Reset to factory settings:
- 🔄 Go to Settings. → The device → Resetting and remediation → Resetting settings.
- 📋 Select "Erase Everything" (some models may require input) PIN-code).
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).
- 🔇 After the reboot, don’t connect your Xiaomi account and immediately disable the voice assistant in the initial setup wizard.
Installation of custom firmware:
This method is only suitable for experienced users.
- Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
- Install custom recovery (e.g. TWRP for TV).
- Switch to alternative firmware (e.g. ATVXperience or Emuelec).
⚠️ Installing unofficial firmware on Xiaomi TVs is fraught with the following risks: Loss of functionality DRM (Netflix will not work, Disney will not.+ High-resolution malfunction HDMI-CEC (Control of other devices through HDMI). Possible "brick" (full failure of the TV) in case of firmware error.Be sure to back up the current system through the firmware before you run it. TWRP.
Comparison of methods of disabling voice assistant
To choose the best way, use the table below, which shows the pros and cons of each method, as well as the level of difficulty.
| Method | Pluses | Cons | Difficulty | Reversibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard settings | Quick, safe, and does not require technical skills. | It does not work on all models, it can reset after the update. | ⭐ | Yes. |
| Turning off the microphone in permits | It does not require developer rights, retains other functions. | It can block voice search in apps. | ⭐ | Yes. |
| Reassignment of remote buttons | It also maintains the microphone function for other tasks. | It does not disable the assistant completely, only reduces random activations. | ⭐ | Yes. |
| ADB-team | Effectively disables the assistant at the system level. | Requires PC and basic ADB knowledge, risk disrupting system stability. | ⭐⭐⭐ | Yes (via ADB) |
| Hardware shutdown | It will shut down the microphone forever. | Requires disassembly, deprives of warranty, blocks all functions of the microphone. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Partially. |
For most users, the best solution is to combine the first three methods: first try to disable the assistant through settings, then block access to the microphone, and at the end, reassign the buttons on the remote, which will allow you to keep the functionality of the TV without radical interventions.