How to permanently disable the audio program on the Xiaomi TV: from advertising to system sounds

Have you turned on your Xiaomi TV to watch a movie or run a game, but instead hear annoying ads, background music, or voice prompts from the system? It's an audio program, an integrated service that automatically plays audio, notifications, and even commercials. TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV There can be several sources of such sound: from PatchWall system alerts to pre-installed applications like Xiaomi Music or Live. TV.

The problem is that even after manually turning off the audio from the remote, the audio program can be triggered again after the TV is restarted or the firmware is updated, and in this article we will discuss all possible ways to deactivate it, from basic settings to hidden developer settings, and you will learn how to disable:

• 🔊 Advertising audio clips in the main menu PatchWall
• 🎵 Background music in applications and on the desktop
• 📢 System voice prompts (including Google Assistant)
• 📻 Automatic playback of radio or music when TV is turned on
• 🔄 System sounds (clicks, alerts, errors)

Important: Some methods require access to hidden settings or even a firmware rollback if the audio program was installed with the update.

1. Disabling audio ads in PatchWall

The main source of annoying sound on Xiaomi TVs is the PatchWall shell, which automatically plays commercials and "recommendations" with voice-activated support.

• 📺 Go to Settings. → Account and security → Advertising
• 🔕 Turn off sliders: – “Personalized Ads” – “Advertising Notifications” – “Sound Tips” (if any)
• 🔄 Restart the TV (hold the Power button on the remote for 5 seconds).

If the ad continues to sound after that, it means that it is built into a specific application (for example, Mi Video or Live). TV). In that case:

☑️ Actions to Preserve Advertising

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1. Remove the app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [name] → Clear the cache

2. disable AutoRun for this application in the same settings

3. Update the app via the Mi App Store (sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions)

4.If nothing helps, uninstall the app (if possible for preinstalled services)

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 5 Pro, Mi TV Q2) Advertising audio clips can be part of firmware, in which case only a rollback to the old version of the software will help (see section 6).

Useful life hack: if the ad only sounds on the home screen, just replace the launcher. ATV Launcher or Wolf Launcher via Settings → Security → Unknown sources.

2. How to remove background music and system sounds

The background music can be played in three cases:

1. System sounds (clicks on navigation, errors, etc.)
2. Music in apps (e.g. Xiaomi Music or Mi Home)
3. Automatic playback when turning on TV (configured in “Alarm clocks” or “modes”)

First, turn off the system sounds:

• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Sound. → Systemic sounds
• 🔕 Turn off: – “Tap Sounds” – “Notification Sounds” – “Voice Tips” (if any)
• 🎛️ In the Settings section → Special features disable "Audio description" (this is voice for the visually impaired).

If music is played in a specific app (e.g. Xiaomi Music):

• 🎵 Open the application, go to the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
• 🔇 Find the Autoplay or Background Music options and turn them off.
• 🚫 If there are no options, uninstall the application or turn it off auto-start (see Section 1).

If the music is turned on when the TV starts:

• ⏰ Check the Settings. → Alarm clocks and timers – it may have automatic playback set up there.
• 🌙 B Settings → Turn off Night Mode or Movie Mode – sometimes they activate background music.

Deactivation of the voice assistant (Google Assistant and XiaoAI)

Google Assistant and XiaoAI can automatically turn on the microphone and play back audio cues to stop this:

For Google Assistant:

• 🗣️ Go to Settings. → Account and synchronization → Google → Assistant settings
• 🔇 Disable: – “Voice of results” – “Voice input” – “Personal results” (optional)
• 🚫 B Settings → Annexes → Google Turns Off Auto Start and Notifications.

For XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware or global with sinaized features):

• 🤖 Go to Settings. → Smart devices → XiaoAI
• 🔕 Disable: – “Voice control” – “Autoresponse” – “Notifications»
• 🔄 Restart the TV.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 5X, Redmi TV MAX 98) the voice assistant is sewn into the firmware and does not turn off in the standard ways, in which case only blocking through the computer will help. ADB (section).

If the assistants are still activated after the shutdown, check if the voice activation is configured from the remote.

• 🎤 Press and hold the microphone button on the remote (if any).
• 🔧 In the menu that appears, turn off Voice Search and Quick Assistant Launch».

4. Blocking automatic playback in applications

Some apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Mi Video) can automatically play content when opened.

For YouTube and Netflix:

• 📺 Open the application, go to the settings (profile icon) → «Settings»).
• 🔇 Turn off: – “Autoplay” – “Replay in the background” (if any)
• 📵 B Settings → Annexes → [Application name] disable Auto Start and Background Activity».

For Mi Video and Live TV:

• 🎬 Open the application, go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
• 🔕 Disable: – “Autoplay Trailers” – “Background Music” – “Sound Notifications»
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and app data in the TV settings.

If the application does not have the option to disable autoplay, you can go for radical measures:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV and 7 times click on "Version" MIUI TV».

2. Return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include “Debugging by” USB».

3. connect the TV to the PC via ADB (instructions in the next section) and execute the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.tvhome

(Replace com.xiaomi.mitv.tvhome with the desired application package, such as com.mitv.tvvideo for Mi Video).

4. the application will be removed for the current user (does not require root).

Warning: Removing system applications may cause the TV to run unstable. Before doing so, back up your settings in Settings → System system → Backup.

5. Advanced Methods: ADB and Hidden Settings

If the standard methods do not help, you will have to use them. ADB (Android Debug Bridge is a command-line tool that will disable system sounds and services that are not available on the regular menu.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC (download from Android site).
• 🔧 Turn on the developer mode on the TV (7 times click on the "Version" MIUI TV» In Settings → On TV).
• 🔌 B Settings → Additionally. → For developers, include “Debugging by” USB» and “Debugging over the network” (if you connect over Wi-Fi).

Step 2. Connect:

If you're connected to USB:

• 🔌 Connect the TV and PC with a cable USB-A — USB-A (or USB-C — USB-A, model-wise).
• 🖱️ On the TV, confirm the debugging permission.
• 📋 In the command line of the PC, run: adb devices (should appear serial number of your TV).

If you are connected via Wi-Fi:

• 📶 In the developer settings, turn on “Debugging over the network” and write down IP-TV address.
• 📋 On PC, do: adb connect [IP-address]:5555 (For example, adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555).

Step 3: Commands to disable audio programs:

After completing the commands, restart the TV:

adb shell reboot

⚠️ Note: Some commands (especially with pm uninstall) can cause individual features to fail. For example, deleting Google Assistant can break voice search on YouTube. Before experimenting, back up! adb shell settings reset sound or go back to Settings → Sound and manually adjust the output to HDMI ARC/External speakers (if you use them).--> 6. If the audio program appeared after the firmware update and does not turn off any of the ways, there are two options: rollback to the previous version of the software (if you know that it did not have a problem); Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS for TV). Firmware rollback: 📥 Download the desired firmware version from the official Xiaomi website (firmware archive). 📁 Rename the file to update.zip And put it in the root. USB-the storage device (formatted in FAT32). 🔧 Go to Settings. → On TV. → Updating the system → Update through USB and select the file. ⚠️ Don’t turn off the TV during the process (may take 10-20 minutes). Custom firmware installation: Risks and requirements for custom firmware 1. Warranty loss – Xiaomi doesn’t support unofficial firmware. 2. Bricking risk – if something goes wrong, the TV may stop turning on. 3. Requires unlocking the bootloader – this requires permission from Xiaomi (the process can take up to 30 days). 4. Not all features will work – for example, Netflix support may disappear in the Internet. 4K Or Google Assistant. 5 No. OTA-You'll have to manually monitor the releases of new versions. If you're risk-averse, you'll have to install LineageOS: 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account). 📥 Download the LineageOS firmware for TV forum XDA Developers (Search for a Theme for Your Model). 🛠️ Set it through TWRP Recovery (requires separate instructions for installing custom recovery). 💡Custom firmware is the last resort, and in 90 percent of cases, the problem with the audio program can be solved by standard settings or by using a standardized setup. ADB. 7.Alternative solutions: external devices and workarounds If nothing helps, you can go for tricks: 🔇 Turn off the TV speakers in the sound settings and connect the external sound system (soundbar, speakers) through HDMI ARC In most cases, the audio program will not be transmitted to external devices. 🎧 Use Bluetooth headphones in Media Only mode – some TV models allow you to configure the output of sound so that system notifications go only through the built-in speakers. 📵 Physically turn off the microphone (if the problem is in the voice assistant). On some models, the Mi TV 5X) The microphone is located on the back panel – it can be detached (but this voids the warranty). 🛡️ Install an ad blocker on a router (such as a Pi-hole or AdGuard Home) that will block the download of advertising audio from the Internet. TV Stick or Mi Box instead of the built-in TV, the problem could be the firmware of the console: 🔄 Reset the console to factory settings (Settings) → System system → Reset). 📦 Install an alternative launcher (for example, ATV Launcher – this will disable the standard shell with ads. 🔒 Disable auto-run of unnecessary applications through ADB (similarly to the sections above). FAQ: Frequent questions about audio programs on Xiaomi TV 🔊 Why does it turn on again after the sound is turned off in the settings? This is due to automatic resetting of settings by some applications (for example, Mi Video or PatchWall). Solutions: Turn off auto-start for these applications (see Section 1). ADB to block applications (see section 5). Update the firmware - sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions. 🎵 How to remove background music on the home screen? The background music on the PatchWall desktop turns off like this: Go to Settings → Sound. → Music and sound effects. Turn off "Background Music" or "Theme Sounds." If you don't have an option, change the theme to the standard (in Settings) → Screen and sound → If the music is playing in a specific widget (e.g., “Recommendations”), remove this widget from the home screen (click the button). OK on the remote and select "Delete»). 📢 Can you turn off voice prompts forever? Yes, but the way it works depends on the model: On global firmware: turn off Google Assistant in Settings → Account and synchronization → Google. On Chinese firmware: disable XiaoAI in Settings → Smart devices. If your voice keeps sounding, block it. ADB (c) In some models, the command is in section 5. TV 4A, Redmi TV 70) voice prompts are sewn into firmware and are disabled only by rolling back to the old version of the software. 🔄 After the firmware update, the audio program returned. What to do? This is a typical problem - Xiaomi returns some features after the updates. Solutions: Reverse to the previous firmware (instruction in section 6). Block the updates in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system → Settings → Auto-update. Use it. ADB To disable problematic services (commands in section 5). Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) if you are ready for risks. MIUI TV 3.0+, This is probably due to Xiaomi’s new policy of monetization through advertising. In this case, the only reliable solution is to roll back firmware or switch to an alternative launcher. 🛠️ Can you delete the audio program without root? Yes, but not completely. You can: Disable the application through root. ADB (pm disable-user - see section 5. Remove updates for system applications in Settings → Annexes → [name] → Remove the updates. Reset to factory settings (Settings) → System system → Reset, but it will delete all your data. Complete deletion (pm uninstall) without root is only possible for applications installed by the user (not system).