How to completely remove voice on the Xiaomi TV: from assistant to voice menu

Voice on Xiaomi TVs can be useful for users with disabilities, but often becomes a source of annoyance. Unexpected voice cues when navigating menus, automatic notifications from Google Assistant or voice acting are all distracting and uncomfortable. Especially relevant for owners of Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5 Pro and Redmi Smart TV models, where voice functions are activated by default.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable voice, from standard settings to hidden developer settings, how to remove not only the assistant voice, but also the voice of the interface elements, and what to do if the settings are reset after the update. Instructions are relevant for MIUI TV firmware 3.0 and later, including the latest versions of Google TV on new Xiaomi models.

1. disable the Google Assistant (voice assistant)

The primary source of voice notifications is the built-in Google Assistant, which is activated not only by voice command (OK, Google), but also when you connect new devices or update your system, to turn it off:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the Device section → Voice assistant.
3. Select Google Assistant and move the slider to the off position.
4. In the window that appears, confirm the action by clicking Disconnect.

If you don't have Voice Assistant on the menu, you're using a stripped-down firmware on your model.

• 🔍 Check the section of the Appendix → All applications → Google → Notifications and disable all permissions.
• 🔇 Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Microphone and disable access to Google.
• 📱 Remove updates for the Google app (if available) via Settings → Annexes.

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If Assistant continues to activate after disabling, reset its settings: go to Settings → Apps → Google → Storage → Clear data. This will delete all voice models and query histories.

2. How to remove voiceover menu and interface elements

A separate problem is the automatic voiceover of buttons, menu items and notifications, a feature called TalkBack (some firmware called Screen Reader) that is designed for visually impaired users, and it turns off like this:

1. Press the Volume + and Volume buttons simultaneously – on the remote control and hold for 3 seconds.
2. Or go to Settings → Special Opportunities → TalkBack.
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the window that appears.

On some models (Mi TV Q1, Mi TV A Pro) voice acting is enabled via Settings → Sound → Voice. If there is no explicit switch, try:

• 🔊 Turn off all sounds in the Sound section → Systemic sounds.
• 🔧 Reset the sound settings to factory (Settings) → Sound. → Resetting settings).
• 📦 Remove updates for the Android Accessibility Suite (responsible for special features).

3. Hidden developer settings: completely disabling voice functions

For advanced users, there is a way to turn off voice services at the system level, which requires activation of the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings → Device → About the device.
2. Find the line build number and click on it 7 times in a row (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
3. Return to the main Settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Now, do the following:

• 🛠️ Open to the developers → Application settings.
• 🔇 Find the option to turn off voice services (or Disable voice interactions) and activate it.
• 📵 In the Network section, disable Device Search via Bluetooth – this will prevent Assistant activation through conjugated gadgets.

Important: on firmware MIUI TV 4.0 and later, some developer settings may not be available. ADB-teams (section 5).

4. Disabling voice notifications from applications

Some apps (like YouTube, Netflix, or Prime Video) have their own voice prompts to turn them off:

For system notifications (updates, connection errors):

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → More.
2. Turn off the option of voice notifications (or voice notifications).
3. In the Applications section, find System Notifications and disable access to the microphone.

Google Assistant is off |

Voiceover menu (TalkBack/Screen Reader) disabled|

Voice notifications in apps are deactivated |

Microphone banned for system services |

Checked the absence of background processes in the Settings → Annexes → Working-->

5.Use ADB for deep shutdown (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off voice services via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). It requires a computer and USB-cable (or Wi-Fi connection).

First, turn on USB debugging:

1. Activate the Developer Mode (Section 3).
2. In Settings → For developers, enable debugging over USB.
3. Connect the TV to your PC via USB (the port on the back) or Wi-Fi (in the same section, enable Network Debugging).

Now run commands in the terminal (command line):

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox # Delete Google Assistant




pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tts # Disable speech synthesis




pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.talkback # Disable TalkBack




settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services # Resets Special Opportunity Services

After completing the commands, restart the TV (adb reboot). If you need to return functions, use:

pm enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


pm install-existing com.google.android.tts

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ADB-commands give maximum control, but require caution. Improper use can cause a malfunction of the TV. Always back up your settings before changing.

6 What to do if the voice accompaniment is turned on by itself

If after disabling functions return, the reason may be:

• 🔄 Automatic updates – firmware or applications (such as Google) are updated and reset settings.
• 📱 Connected devices – Smartphone, smart speakers or remote with microphone can activate Assistant.
• 🔧 Memory failures – damage to system files (often after incorrect shutdown).

Decisions:

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is connected to your Google account, some settings may sync to the cloud. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.

1. Stop automatic app updates: Go to Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Auto Update. Choose Not to Update Automatically.
2. Disable connected devices: In Settings → Connected devices, remove all gadgets. Disable new devices from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Reset to factory settings: Save important data (e.g., channel list). Go to Settings → Device → Reset to factory. After reset, don't connect to Google account and don't update firmware immediately.

7.Alternative methods: physical disconnection of the microphone

If the software doesn't work, you can physically turn off the microphone, which is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to eliminate all voice functions.

Options:

• 🔌 Turn off the microphone plume: Disassemble the TV (requires experience and tools). Find the plume coming from the microphone module (usually located next to the camera or at the bottom of the case). Carefully disconnect it. In some models (Mi) TV Q2) microphone is soldered - then you need to eat the track.
• 🎤 Using a remote without a microphone: Buy an alternative remote control without a microphone button (for example, the universal Xiaomi Mi Remote of the old revision). → DU remote → Device management.
• 📦 Locking the microphone at the firmware level: Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS for TV), Use Magisk to turn off microphone modules (requires root access).

⚠️ Warning: Physically turning off the microphone voids the warranty and can cause the TV to malfunction.On models with built-in camera (Mi) TV Lux) will also disable the video calling function.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice on Xiaomi TV