How to completely remove the voice assistant on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV: all working ways

The problem with the voice assistant on Xiaomi Mi TV: why you want to remove it

Voice assistants on smart TVs Xiaomi Mi TV (Mi TV 4/4S/4A/4X/5/5X/Q1/Q2 They are often a source of irritation, and they are activated by accident from phrases in movies, commercials, or even loud conversation in the room. Moreover, Google Assistant and AliGenie (in Chinese firmware) consume system resources, send data to servers and may conflict with other functions, such as the use of a computer. HDMI-CEC or Chromecast.

Owners face two key challenges: (1) Inability to completely remove through standard settings – the menu often only allows for microphone shutdown, but not service deactivation. (2) After a software reset or update, the assistant returns if it is not blocked at the system level.

In this article, we have 5 proven methods, including hidden settings and firmware modifications, that work on current versions of PatchWall (including 2023-2026).

Method 1: Standard shutdown via settings (without root)

The easiest method is to deactivate the assistant in the TV menu, which is suitable for most models, but has a limitation: the service will remain in the system and can be turned on after the update.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Go to Device → Voice Assistant (or Accounts & Sync → Voice Search in older versions).
3. Turn off the sliders: 🔇 Voice activation ("Hey Google" /"") 🎤 Microphone (if there is a separate item) 🔄 Auto-update of the assistant

Settings → About TV → Reboot

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Assistant stays in the background and can turn on after the PatchWall update.
• ⚠️ On some models, the Mi TV Q1E, Mi TV 5 Pro) menu items may not be available.
• ⚠️ If the TV is Android TV 11+, Google Assistant is integrated deeper into the system – additional steps will be required (see Method 3).

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM) Disabling AliGenie can block access to some services, such as Mi Home or Xiaomi Video. → On TV.

Method 2: Disconnect via ADB (without superuser rights)

If the standard settings do not help, you can block the assistant through ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method doesn’t require root rights, but you’ll need a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Steps:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Press 7 times on MIUI TV Version (or Assembly Number) until the notification "You are a developer" appears.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → Developer settings and include: 🔌 Debugging by USB 🔓 Allow debugging (always)

terminal

PowerShell

adb devices


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant

How do you get the assistant back?

If you need to turn it back on, use the commands:

adb shell pm enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm enable com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant

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Before execution ADB-Check if the command is included. USB If the TV is not identified in the list of devices (adb devices), try another one. USB-cable.

Method 3: Blocking through Google Settings (for Android TV 11+)

On Android TVs 11 and later (such as the Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 2023 or Mi TV A Pro 2026), Google Assistant is built into the core. It can't be completely removed, but you can restrict access to the microphone and data.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account and go to Google Account Management (opens in the browser).
3. In the section Data and personalization → Activity settings turn off: 🗣️ Voice and audio recordings 📍 Location history (if not used) 🔍 Personalized advertising

Settings → Applications → All applications

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An additional step for advanced:

If the assistant is still activated, you can turn it off via Google Home (if the TV is linked to your account):

1. Open the Google Home app on your phone.
2. Choose your Xiaomi TV.
3. Go to Device Settings → Voice Assistant and turn off Google Assistant.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV P1, Mi TV ES 2022) After this action, voice search on YouTube or Netflix may disappear. To return the search, you will have to reset the application settings (Settings). → Annexes → Reset).

Method 4: Removal through modified firmware (for experienced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware without a voice assistant, a technique that's suitable for models with an unlocked bootloader (Mi TV 4S 55, Mi TV 4X 65, etc.), but requires technical skills.

What you need:

• 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (instructions for Xiaomi) TV different from smartphones!).
• 💾 Firmware without GApps (for example, LineageOS for TV or modified PatchWall).
• 🖥️ USB-debugging ADB/Fastboot PC-only.

Step-by-step:

1. Download firmware from the XDA Developers forum (e.g. PatchWall Mod without Google services).
2. Connect the TV to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Menu + Vol- when you turn on).
3. Squeeze the modified boot.img and system.img via commands: fastboot flash boot boot_mod.img fastboot flash system system_mod.img
4. Run the reset to factory settings (fastboot erase userdata).

Alternative: If the firmware seems too risky, you can use Magisk to block services without completely flashing it.

1. Install Magisk via fastboot.
2. Download DisableGApps or Xiaomi Debloater.
3. Activate the module in Magisk Manager and restart the TV.

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Custom firmware is the last resort. Check the feedback on forums (like 4PDA or XDA) for your model before installing. Most voice assistant problems are solved in 1-3 ways.

Method 5: Physically shutting down the microphone (for tech-savvy people)

If the software doesn't work, you can physically turn off the microphone on the TV board, which is a radical way, but it's guaranteed to solve the problem of accidental activations.

What needs to be done:

1. Remove the back cover of the TV (you will need a T5/T6 screwdriver and a plastic mediator).
2. Find a microphone module – usually a small board next to a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (look for MIC or Voice labels).
3. Disconnect the microphone plume or seal the contacts with tape.

Where is the microphone on popular models:

• 📍 Mi TV 4S/4X: to the right of the motherboard, near the IR-receiver.
• 📍 Mi TV Q1/Q2: under a metal screen, next to HDMI-port.
• 📍 Mi TV A Pro: on a separate small board with an inscription VOICE.

⚠️ Note: Disassembling the Xiaomi TV will void the warranty. If you are not sure about your skills, you should contact the service center. OLED-screens (Mi) TV Q2 OLED) Risk of damage to the matrix during disassembly above!

What to do if the assistant returns after the update

After the PatchWall or Android TV update, the voice assistant can turn on again.

Action list:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📵 Block the Internet for Google services via router (add to blacklist the domains googleapis.com and xiaoai.mi.com).
• 🔧 Use it. ADB-command to permanently disable: adb shell cmd package disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
• 🛠️ Install the Xiaomi module ADB/Fastboot Tools to massively disable unnecessary services.

If the assistant is activated spontaneously:

1. Check if the microphone button is clamped on the remote (a common problem with the Mi TV Stick Remote).
2. Update the remote firmware through the Mi Remote app.
3. Reset the remote to factory settings (press Menu + OK for 10 seconds).

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If the TV responds to voice commands from ads or movies, try reducing the sensitivity of the microphone in the sound settings (Settings → Sound → Microphone Sensitivity).

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling voice assistant