How to permanently disable Google Assistant in Xiaomi headphones: 5 proven methods

The Google Assistant voice assistant in Xiaomi headphones is often activated by accident — just tap the touchpad or say the phrase “OK, Google.” For many users, this feature becomes a source of annoyance: it drains the battery, interrupts music and sends personal data to Google servers. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always provide an obvious way to turn it off.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible deactivation methods, from standard settings in the Mi Home app to hidden commands via ADB and a complete device reset. We’ll focus on Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds and FlipBuds models, where the algorithms are different, and you’ll learn how to completely remove assistant traces from the headphone firmware if the standard methods don’t work.

Why Google Assistant in Xiaomi Headphones is better to disable

At first glance, the voice assistant seems like a convenient feature, but in practice, it creates more problems than benefits.

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – constantly listening to the microphone eats up to 15% of the charge per day even in standby mode.
• 🎵 False positives – Headphones may interrupt music due to a casual touch or similar phrase in a song.
• 📡 Data Transfer – All voice commands are sent to Google servers, even if you are not logged in.
• 🔊 Low recognition accuracy – in noisy environments, the assistant often makes mistakes or ignores commands.

According to XDA Developers, the Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro headphones activate the voice assistant function an average of 3-5 times per hour when used actively, making it one of the most “intrusive” among competitors (Sony WF-1000XM4 or Samsung Galaxy Buds fire less often).

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google Assistant does not affect the main functions of the headphones – sound quality, noise cancellation or battery life. BES2300Y chipsets (e.g. Redmi Buds 4 Active) may lose gesture support after reset.

Method 1: Disconnect via Mi Home (for most models)

The easiest way is to use the official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Wear for new models) and the instructions are suitable for Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds (all generations), FlipBuds Pro and others with support for proprietary software.

1. Open the Mi Home app and connect the headphones to your phone via Bluetooth.
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices and choose your headphones.
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
4. Find the Voice Assistant or Google Assistant.
5. Move the slider to the off position and confirm the action.

If you don't have a voice assistant, try updating your headphone firmware through the same app, and in some cases, the option only appears after you upgrade to the latest version of the software.

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Method 2: Deactivation via Android Settings (without root)

If the headphones don’t show up in the Mi Home or the disable option is blocked, you can try deactivating the assistant at the operating system level.This method works for all Xiaomi models, but requires Android 8.0+.

1. Open Settings → Applications on your smartphone.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System.
3. Search in the Google list and open its settings.
4. Go to Permits and turn off access to the Microphone.
5. Go back and select Notifications, then turn off all switches.

This method does not remove the assistant from the headphones, but blocks it from working at the phone level.

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If calls stop working after the microphone is turned off, return the permission and try the following method.

Method 3: Resetting headphones to factory settings

Hard reset removes all user settings, including Google Assistant binding. Suitable for Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2, Redmi Buds 3 Pro and others with hardware reset button. Attention: after the procedure, the headphones will have to be reconnected to all devices.

After discharge:

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then take them out.
3. Hold the reset button until the indicator flashes red and white.
4. Connect the headphones again via Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: On models with a chipset BES2000 (For example, Redmi Buds 2 Lite reset can lead to loss of gesture support.

Method 4: Disconnection through ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB (Android Debug Bridge for deep customization. This method requires a PC, USB-cable and the developer mode on the phone.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the Developer Mode on your phone (7 times tap the build number in the settings).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.as
4. To completely remove the assistant cache: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.as

These commands will disable Google Assistant systemically, but they can affect other Google services. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.google.android.as

Method 5: Reflashing headphones (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, you have to reflash your headphones to custom firmware without Google Assistant, which is a risky way to lose warranty or crash your device, and is only suitable for power users.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ PC Windows/Linux
• 🔌 Programmer CC Debugger or ST-Link (for Action models) ATS2825)
• 📁 Firmware without Google Assistant (see forums) 4PDA or XDA)
• 🔧 Flash Tool program (for example, ATS Tool for Actions chips)

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model (for example, Xiaomi_AirDots_3_Pro_No_GA.bin).
2. Connect the programmer to the headphones (usually through contacts in the case).
3. Run the Flash Tool and select the downloaded firmware file.
4. Press Start and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the device!).

⚠️ Attention: Reflashing headphones Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro and newer can block the Bluetooth module. Before the procedure, back up the original firmware through the command: flash_tool read --output original_fw.bin

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Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the Google Assistant is disabled, it can still activate, and let’s look at typical situations and how to fix them:

If after all the manipulations the assistant continues to work, check:

• 📱 Bluetooth settings on your phone (sometimes the assistant is activated through them).
• 🔄 Updates to the firmware of headphones (manufacturer can return the function).
• 🔧 Root rights on the phone (they can block the shutdown).

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The most reliable way is a combination of resetting headphones + Turning off Google permissions on your phone, guaranteed to remove the assistant 90% of the time.

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