Xiaomi Touch Assistant: A Complete Guide to Features and Setup in 2026

Have you ever held your finger on a Xiaomi smartphone screen while waiting for a voice assistant to call, but instead saw a translucent menu with fast actions? MIUI, It's often overlooked, but it saves you seconds every day, unlike voice assistants like Google Assistant or Mi. AI, This tool works without sound, responds exclusively to touch, and is integrated deep into the system - from media management to quick access to settings.

In this article, we’ll look at how the touch assistant differs from other Xiaomi services, how to turn it on (including hidden options for older versions). MIUI), And why some users turn it off immediately after they buy the device, and we'll also reveal an undocumented gesture trick for the assistant through the Internet. ADB, It allows you to call it by any swipe on the screen, POCO or the flagship line of Xiaomi 13/14, This information will be particularly useful.

What is Xiaomi’s touch assistant and why you need it?

Touch Assistant (in English version) MIUI) — This is a virtual quick access panel that appears when you hold your finger on the touch button navigation (if it is enabled) or after swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen (in gesture mode). Its main task is to provide instant access to key functions without having to unlock the device or open menus.

Here’s what the assistant does in the latest versions. MIUI 14/15:

• 🎵 Playback control: pause, next track, volume control – even when the screen is locked.
• 🔦 Fast switches: flashlight, Do Not Disturb mode, mobile data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• 📱 System actions: screenshot, screen recording, camera or voice assistant launch.
• 🔄 Recent applications: swipe left/right to switch between the latest programs.
• ⚙️ Settings: Quick access to brightness, sleep timer or reading mode.

The main advantage over Google Assistant is that it works without Internet and minimal battery consumption, but there are also disadvantages to the feature, for example, on some models (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12) assistant can accidentally trigger in games or when printing, which annoys users. MIUI 16 (which is expected in 2026) promise to add customization gestures for the assistant - but so far this is only available through the use of a handy hand. ADB.

The difference between the touch assistant and Google Assistant AI

Many people confuse touch assistants with voice assistants, but these are fundamentally different tools.

Important nuance: Mi AI (He's Xiao. AI) It is officially available only on Chinese firmware MIUI The Touch Assistant works on all global and European versions, including devices. POCO It doesn't conflict with Google Assistant, but you can use them in parallel.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) The default touch assistant is disabled. To activate it, you need to go to Settings. → Special facilities → Touch assistant and switch on the switchboard. MIUI (up to 12.5) the other way: Settings → Additionally. → Touch button.

How to turn on and configure the touch assistant

The instructions depend on the version MIUI And the model of the device. Let's look at the universal way that we can do this. MIUI 13/14:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Opportunities section (in some firmwares – Additional).
3. Choose a Touch Assistant (or Touch Assistant).
4. Activate the slider at the top of the screen.
5. Click on the Assistant Settings for Customization.

The settings menu can be:

• 🔄 Change the position of the panel (left/right/bottom).
• 🎨 Select background transparency (from 10% to 100%).
• 🔒 Set up access in a locked state (for example, only for a flashlight).
• ➕ Add or remove labels (up to 8 pieces).

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For devices with MIUI 12 and below may be different. For example, on the Redmi Note 9 you need to go to Settings. → System and device → Gestures → Touch button: If you don’t have an option at all, your model doesn’t support the feature (this is true for budget smartphones like Redmi). A1 or POCO C50).

Hidden features and tricks with a touch assistant

Few people know, but the touch assistant can be set up much more flexibly than the standard menu.

1. Assigning user gestures through ADB

With adb, you can reassign the assistant to any swipe, for example, to swipe it up from the bottom right corner:

adb shell settings put secure sysui_roundCorner 13


adb shell settings put secure assistant_gesture_right 1

And then the assistant will go off even in games where the standard gestures are off. ADB Can disrupt the sensor – do a backup before experimenting.

2. Quickly open the latest application

If you swipe left/right on the assistant panel, the previous app (the analogue of the double tap on the "Recent" button) opens. This works even in full-screen games, where the standard navigation bar is hidden.

3. Hidden mode "Super Assistant"

Some devices (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) have an extended version of the assistant with additional shortcuts to activate it:

1. Enable Developer Mode (7 taps according to Version) MIUI phone).
2. Go to the Developer Settings and turn on Debugging by USB.
3. Connect to the PC and execute the command: adb shell am start -n com.miui.touchassistant/.SuperAssistantActivity

In this mode, shortcuts appear for split screen, macro recordings, and even smart home management (if Mi Home devices are connected).

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If the touch assistant interferes with games, add the game to exceptions: Settings → Special facilities → Touch assistant → Ignore apps. Select the games you want from the list, and the panel will stop appearing during gameplay.

Problems with the sensory assistant and their solution

Despite its usefulness, the feature often causes complaints, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

1. the assistant does not appear when holding the button

• 🔧 Check if touch navigation is enabled in Settings → Screen. → Navigation style.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes the panel “hangs” after the update.
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in old firmware bugs with display).

2.The panel appears by accident during games

Decision:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Touch assistant → Ignore in the applications.
2. Add problem games to the list of exceptions.
3. If there is no option, disable the assistant completely or use it. ADB, to reassign the gesture (see section above).

3.Tags are reset after the update

It's a famous bug. MIUI 14. To save the settings:

• 📝 Take a screenshot of the current assistant configuration.
• 🔄 After updating manually restore shortcuts on the screenshot.
• 📁 Use Mi Cloud for backup settings (enable sync in Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Warning: On devices with HyperOS (the new firmware for Xiaomi 14 and Mix Fold 3), the touch assistant works differently - its panel is integrated into the gesture system. MIUI 14 or use ADB to disable HyperOS Gestures.

Touch assistant on other Xiaomi devices: smart watches, TVs, tablets

The technology is not limited to smartphones, and in the Xiaomi ecosystem, there are similar features in other gadgets:

1.Mi Band and Xiaomi Watch smartwatches

On the Mi Band 8 and Xiaomi Watch S3 There are “fast actions” when holding the screen:

• 🏃‍♂️ Sports modes: quick start of training.
• 🔦 Lantern (on a watch with display) AMOLED).
• 📞 Rejection of call (swipe left on notification).

You can configure them in the Mi Fitness application in the Device section → Quick action.

2. Mi TVs TV redmi TV

On Xiaomi remotes TV Stick and Smart TV have an Assistant button that calls the panel with:

• 📺 Fast source switching (HDMI, USB).
• 🔊 Sound adjustment (e)QUALIser, Mode of Movie/Music).
• 🎮 Starting the game mode (reduces the input delay).

3. Xiaomi Pad tablets

On the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, the touch assistant supports a split screen and floating windows.

1. Hold your finger on the bottom navigation bar.
2. Drag the assistant panel to the center of the screen.
3. Choose an application for multitasking.

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On HyperOS devices (2026), the touch assistant has become part of a single gesture system, and its panel is now adaptive, changing shortcuts depending on the context (for example, play buttons appear in a music player).

Alternatives to Xiaomi's touch assistant

If the standard panel doesn’t suit you, consider these options:

For Xiaomi devices, Fluid is considered the best alternative NG — It simulates the standard panel, but adds:

• 🎛️ Swipe sensitivity setting.
• 🔧 Ability to add shortcuts for any application (not just system).
• 🖥️ Support for multitasking (floating windows).

However, before installing third-party assistants, disable the standard in the settings MIUI, Or else there may be conflict of gestures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's touch assistant