Xiaomi TVs with Android TV or Google TV have built-in voice assistants like Google Assistant and Mi Voice, which can be useful for controlling TV without a remote, but are often activated accidentally, interfere with viewing or collect data about your queries. Especially annoying is automatic listening to the microphone when the TV responds to phrases like “OK, Google” or “Little AI” even during movies.
In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to turn off voice control on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand — from simply turning off the microphone to completely removing assistants through the developer settings. We’ll also look at how to remove voice prompts from the menu and why some ways may not work on old firmware. If your TV constantly “listens” or emits errors when trying to turn off voice input, there are solutions here.
Why the voice assistant on Xiaomi TV turns on on its own
The main reasons why Google Assistant or Mi Voice is activated without you:
- 🎙️ Sensitive microphone in the remote or the TV itself – responds to extraneous sounds (for example, dialogue in films with the phrase “OK»).
- 🔄 Auto-Update – after the system update, voice functions can be turned on again.
- 📱 Synchronize with other devices – if the Xiaomi smartphone is enabled Mi AI, He can duplicate commands on TV.
- 🛠️ Failure of settings - after resetting or flashing some parameters are reset to factory.
On Xiaomi Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1/Q2 and Redmi Smart TV X, the problem is compounded by the microphone being built directly into the TV body (not just the remote), which means that even without the remote, the Google Assistant can activate from voices in the room. New firmware (starting with Android TV 11) has added a feature called “Voice Search in real time”, which analyzes speech constantly – it also needs to be disabled separately.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MediaTek processor (e.g. Mi) TV 4A or Redmi TV A Series) the voice assistant may not be switched off via the standard menu. ADB-teams (section 5).
Method 1: Turning off the microphone in the remote control
The fastest way is to deactivate the microphone directly on the remote, and that won't remove the voice assistant from the system, but it will prevent accidental triggers.
- Take the remote from the Xiaomi TV.
- Find a button with the microphone image (usually located in the top row or right).
- Hold it for 5-7 seconds until the notification “Microphone is off” appears.
On some remotes (for example, for Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S), instead of long pressing, you need to:
- Press the microphone button once.
- In the window that appears, select Settings → Disable the microphone.
This works on all models, but has a limitation: the microphone in the TV itself (if any) will remain active.
☑️ Checking the microphone shutdown
Method 2: Deactivate Google Assistant in Android TV settings
If you use the Google Assistant (a standard Android TV assistant), it can be disabled through system settings.This method is suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV P1, Mi TV Q2 and others with pure Android TV (not PatchWall).
- Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
- Go to the Device → Assistant (or Voice Input) section.
- Select Google Assistant.
- Turn off the “Allow Voice Input” slider.
- In additional settings (Additional) disable: “Voice search in real time” “Personalization” (query data collection)
On some firmware, the path may be different: Settings → Apps → Google → Permissions → Microphone → Ban.
⚠️ Note: When you turn off Google Assistant, voice commands for YouTube, Netflix, and other apps will stop working. If you only need these features, leave the assistant on, but turn off real-time voice search and OK, Google».
Method 3: Remove Mi Voice (for PatchWall TVs)
Xiaomi models with PatchWall proprietary shells (such as Mi TV 4X, Mi TV 5 Pro) use its own assistant, Mi Voice (or “Little AI”).
- Open the Settings (button with a gear on the remote).
- Go to Accounts and Security → Mi Account.
- Choose Mi Voice (or Xiaomi Voice Assistant).
- Turn off sliders: "Voice activation" "Voice search" "Personalized recommendations"
Annexes → All applications
Mi Voice
Shut down.
If there is no “Disable” option, Mi Voice is a system application and cannot be removed without ADB (see Method 5).
- In the Mi Voice settings, select Permissions.
- Disable access to Microphone, Contacts and Locations.
| Model TV set | Type of voice assistant | Can I turn it off completely? |
|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4S / 4A | Google Assistant | Yes (via settings) |
| Mi TV 5 Pro / Q1 | Mi Voice + Google Assistant | Partially (ADB required) |
| Redmi Smart TV X | Google Assistant | Yes. |
| Mi TV P1 / P1E | Mi Voice (PatchWall) | No (only restriction of rights) |
Method 4: Disabling voice prompts and notifications
Even after the main assistants are turned off, Xiaomi TV can continue to give voice prompts — for example, voice menu items or display notifications like “Say “OK, Google” for activation.”
To remove voice cues:
- Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
- Choose a voice assistant (or TalkBack).
- Turn off the "Voice Tips" slider.
- Back to Settings → Notifications.
- Find the Voice Notifications section and turn it off.
To remove banners with an invitation to use voice search:
- Go to Settings → Applications.
- Select Google (or Mi Voice).
- Open Notifications and turn off all sliders.
- Return to Settings → For developers and turn on: “Debugging by USB” “Debugging by network” (if you connect over Wi-Fi)
Connect the TV to your computer by cable (or via Wi-Fi if debugging is enabled over the network).
CMD
Terminal
adb devicesIf the device is detected, follow the commands in turn:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistantadb shell reboot
⚠️ Note: pm uninstall and pm disable-user commands only remove apps for the current user. Once you reset or update your firmware, voice assistants may reappear. Root access will be required to turn them off permanently (not recommended for beginners).
What if ADB can’t see the TV?
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after switching off voice assistants, Xiaomi TV users are faced with typical problems.
- 🔄 Assistant activates after update: Manufacturer can return settings to factory.Solution: after update, repeat the shutdown (method 2 or 3) and prevent automatic update of Google Assistant in Settings → Annexes → Google → Auto-update.
- 🎤 The microphone in the TV does not turn off: On models with a built-in microphone (for example, Mi). TV Q1 75") it cannot be physically disabled, the only way out is to tape the microphone hole with tape or use it. ADB to disable the driver (command: adb shell pm disable com.android.microphone, but this may disrupt other functions).
- 📵 Remote does not respond to buttons after the microphone is turned off: Reset the remote: remove the batteries, press and hold any button for 10 seconds, then insert the batteries back. If it does not help, reset the TV to factory settings (Settings) → Warehouse → Data resetting).
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If the TV starts to slow down after turning off voice functions, clear the cache of system applications (Settings → Storage → Internal Memory → Cached Data → Clean).