How to turn off the blind on Xiaomi devices: instructions for phones and TVs

The Blind Mode (or TalkBack) on Xiaomi devices is a useful feature of special features that helps visually impaired users interact with the device. However, sometimes this mode is activated accidentally - for example, after pressing the hot keys or if you are not configured correctly. TV I started to voice all the actions, and the usual gestures stopped working, don't panic. You can turn off the blind mode in a number of ways, even if the screen doesn't respond to the usual touches.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to turn off TalkBack and other functions for the visually impaired on different Xiaomi devices: smartphones with a high-speed mobile phone. MIUI, tablets, Mi TVs TV We'll focus on situations where the screen doesn't respond to touch, or when you don't know how to get into settings because of an active voice assistant.

What is Xiaomi’s Blind Mode and How Does It Work?

The mode for the blind on Xiaomi devices is implemented through the service TalkBack (on the Internet). MIUI) or Screen Reader (on Mi) TV). This is a screen access program that:

• 🔊 It voices all the interface elements you click on or touch.
• 👆 Changes standard control gestures – for example, one touch highlights an element, and a double activates it.
• 🔄 Adds special key combinations for navigation (for example, swipes with two fingers).
• 📛 Supports BrailleBack for working with Braille displays.

On Mi TVs. TV The Mi Box function is called Screen speaker and works similarly, but is controlled via the remote control. The main problem for ordinary users is the changed logic of interaction with the device. For example, to open an app, you first need to select it with a single touch and then confirm it with a double tap, which is unintuitive for those unfamiliar with TalkBack.

It's important to understand that TalkBack is not a virus or a system failure, it's a regular Android feature that can be useful for people with disabilities, but its random activation often causes panic, especially if the user does not know how to return the normal control mode.

How to disable TalkBack on Xiaomi smartphone (MIUI)

If the Blind Mode is turned on on on your Xiaomi smartphone (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 et al., use one of the following methods. The main difficulty is the modified control gestures, so act carefully.

Method 1: Through setting up special features

If the screen responds to touch (albeit in a non-standard way), follow these steps:

1. Unlock the phone. This may require swiping two fingers across the screen (instead of a standard swipe).
2. On the home screen, double tap on the Settings icon (a single touch will only highlight it).
3. In the settings menu, scroll through the list with two fingers (a swipe with one finger will be perceived as an item selection).
4. Inside the section, select TalkBack (or Screencaster on some versions). MIUI).
5. Move the slider to the off position and confirm the action.

If you can't find the Special Features section, try searching in the settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen). Enter TalkBack, the system will suggest the desired section.

Method 2: Through the Quick Settings Panel

A quick way to disable TalkBack if the notification bar is available:

1. Swipe with two fingers from top to bottom to open the notification bar.
2. Find the TalkBack icon (usually an icon with a man in a circle or an eye) if it's not there, click on the pencil (Edit) and add it to the panel.
3. Touch the icon with one finger to highlight, then double-touch disable the function.

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If the notification bar doesn’t open with a swipe, try pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds – sometimes this causes the panel to appear.

Method 3: Using Voice (Google Assistant)

If the gestures don’t work at all, you can try to turn off TalkBack with your voice:

1. Activate Google Assistant by saying OK, Google or by pressing the Home button (if you have one on your phone).
2. Tell the command: Turn off TalkBack or turn off the screen announcer.
3. Confirm the action with a voice if necessary.

This method doesn't work on all devices, because TalkBack can block the voice assistant. If the command doesn't work, move on to the next method.

Method 4: Reset gestures (if the screen does not respond)

In extreme cases, if none of the methods did not help, you can reset gestures to the factory:

1. Turn off the phone by pressing the power button.
2. Press the combination of the power button + Volume up before the appearance of the Xiaomi logo (Recovery mode).
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset. → Reset gestures (control is carried out by volume and power buttons).
4. Confirm the reset and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting gestures will delete all saved unlock gestures (fingerprint, pattern lock), but will not affect personal data.

How to turn off the screen announcer on the TV Mi TV

On Mi TVs. TV (Like Mi. TV Q2, Mi TV P1, Redmi Smart TV) The mode for the blind is called the Screen speaker and is controlled through the remote control:

Method 1: Through settings of the TV

1. On the Mi remote. TV press the Settings button (cogs).
2. Go to the section All settings → Special features.
3. Select Screen announcer and move the slider to the off position..
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK on the remote.

If the remote doesn’t respond or you’ve lost it, you can use the official Mi Remote app on your smartphone as a replacement.

Method 2: Hot keys on the remote

Some Mi models on some of them TV The screen announcer is turned on/off by a combination of buttons:

Press the [Loudness -] and [Loudness +] buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.

If it doesn’t work, try an alternative combination:

Hold [Menu] + [OK] for 3 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV With PatchWall firmware (India), key combinations may differ. In this case, only use the switch-off via settings.

Method 3: Reset settings (if the remote does not work)

If the TV is completely blocked by the screen announcer and does not respond to the remote control:

1. Turn off the TV from the network (remove the power cord from the socket).
2. Press the power button on the TV body (usually located on the side or bottom).
3. Without releasing the button, connect the TV back to the network.
4. Hold the Power button for another 10-15 seconds until the reset menu appears.
5. In the menu, select Reset to Factory (manage volume buttons on the case).

This method will result in a complete reset of the TV, so use it only as a last resort.

Disable the Blind Mode on Mi Box and Android TV

On the consoles Mi Box S, Mi Box 4 and other devices with Android TV The screen announcer is switched off similarly to televisions, but with some nuances:

Method 1: Through Android Settings TV

1. On the Android home screen TV Select Settings (cog icon).
2. Go to Device and Sound → Special facilities.
3. Turn off the screen announcer or TalkBack option.

Method 2: Using the Voice (Google Assistant)

On the Mi Box consoles with voice control:

1. Press the Google Assistant button on the remote.
2. Say, turn off the screen announcer.
3. Confirm the team if necessary.

Method 3: Hardware reset

If the console does not respond to the remote:

1. Find the Reset button on the Mi Box (usually located in the hole at the back).
2. Press it with a pin and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the reset begins.
3. After rebooting, set up the console again - the on-screen announcer will be turned off.

Why the Blind Regime Is Turning On Its Own and How to Avoid It

The random inclusion of TalkBack or Screencaster on Xiaomi devices usually occurs for the following reasons:

• 🎮 Hot keys: On some models Xiaomi mode is turned on by clamping the buttons Volume + And Loudness at the same time.
• 👶 Children or animals: Accidental taps on the screen or remote can activate the function.
• 🔄 Software failures: After updating the firmware, special features settings are sometimes reset.
• 🤖 Voice assistants: The wrong command Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex.

To prevent re-enactment:

• 🔒 Turn off the hotkeys for TalkBack in the special features settings.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Set up Parental Controls on a TV or Smartphone.
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware in new versions MIUI PatchWall is patched with spontaneous feature inclusion bugs.

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If the Blind Mode is turned on after each update, check the automatic special features recovery settings in the Reset and Recovery section.

Frequent errors in disabling the mode for the blind

Many users have difficulty trying to turn off TalkBack.Reviewed errors and how to avoid them:

On Mi TVs. TV With PatchWall 3.0 firmware and later, the screen speaker can automatically turn on when certain Bluetooth devices are connected (for example, headphones for the visually impaired). To avoid this, turn off the option "Automatic Device Connection" in the Bluetooth settings.

Additional advice on working with special opportunities

If you often encounter problems related to TalkBack or other features for the visually impaired, use these guidelines:

• 📱 Create a shutdown shortcut: On Xiaomi smartphones, you can add a TalkBack widget to the home screen for quick access. → Widgets → Find TalkBack.
• 🔧 Customize gestures: In TalkBack settings, you can change key combinations to turn on/off to avoid accidental activation.
• 📀 Reset to factory settings: If the problem repeats, perform a complete device reset (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings. Don't forget to back up the data!
• 🛠️ Contact us for support: If none of these methods worked, contact Xiaomi official support via the live chat in the Mi Community app or on mi.com.

On Mi TVs. TV You can also turn off automatic firmware updates if they cause special features to fail. → On TV. → Update and disable Auto Update option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the regime for the blind