How to turn off voice in the TV Xiaomi: all ways

Voice support on Xiaomi TVs can be useful for people with disabilities or those who prefer to control the device without a remote, but for most users, constant voice prompts, voiceover menus or activation of the assistant by mistake become an annoying factor, especially for owners of Mi TV 4S models, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV and other lines where the function is turned on by default.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable voice support – from standard settings in the menu to hidden options for experienced users. You will learn how to remove voiceover interface, deactivate voice assistant Google Assistant or XiaoAI, and what to do if the settings are reset after the update. MIUI TV Android TV (including versions 9–12).

Why does the voice accompaniment turn on itself?

Many users experience a situation where the voice assistant or voice menu is activated for no apparent reason.

• 🔄 Automatic software update: After installing a new firmware version, some settings are reset to factory ones, including special features.
• 🎮 Accidental button pressing on the remote, for example, long-term retention of the button Microphone or Google Assistant can activate the assistant.
• 🤖 TalkBack (voice of the visually impaired interface), which is sometimes enabled through system failures or after connecting accessories (for example, a gamepad).
• 🔊 Advertising integrations: On some Xiaomi models, the XiaoAI voice assistant can be activated when viewing content with partner services (e.g., iQIYI or Youku).

If you notice that voice is only available in certain apps (such as Netflix or YouTube), the problem may lie in the settings of the services themselves, in which case it is enough to turn off voice acting directly in the app settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via the main settings of the TV

The easiest method is to deactivate voice functions in the settings menu. The interface may vary slightly depending on the model and firmware version, but the overall algorithm is the same:

1. Press the Settings (cog) button on the remote.
2. Go to All Settings → Special Features (or Additional → Special Features on Older Versions).
3. Find Voice, TalkBack or Screen Reader and move the slider to the off position.
4. If there is a separate Voice Assistant option (such as XiaoAI or Google Assistant), turn it off there.

On some models (e.g. Mi TV P1 or Redmi TV A Series), the path may look like this: Settings → Device → Special features → Special features Services. Here you need to select TalkBack and deactivate it.

Find the "Special Opportunities" section in the settings |

Turn off "TalkBack" or "Screen Reader" |

Check "Voice Assistant" (XiaoAI/Google) |

Restart the TV to apply changes-->

⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 11+ (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro) after disabling TalkBack, confirmation may be required via holding the Volume Up buttons + Loudness down for 3 seconds.This is accidental shutdown protection for disabled users.

Method 2: Disabling the voice assistant (XiaoAI or Google Assistant)

XiaoAI (branded by Xiaomi) and Google Assistant are often activated by accident, especially if the remote has a dedicated microphone button, to turn them off completely:

For XiaoAI (on MIUI TV):

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → XiaoAI
2. Select Disable Voice Assistant.
3. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

For Google Assistant (on Android TV):

1. Go to Settings → Device → Google Assistant.
2. Select Disable or uncheck the box with Allow access to the assistant.
3. If there is a voice input, turn it off there.

On some remotes (such as Mi TV Stick or Mi Box), the Google Assistant button can be programmed to do other things, in which case it can be reassigned via the Button Mapper app (available on Google Play for Android TV).

Method 3: Resetting special features settings

If the voice experience doesn't turn off via the menu or returns after the reboot, resetting the special features will help, without affecting the basic settings of the TV (such as Wi-Fi or apps), but will return all availability parameters to factory values.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Scroll down and select Reset Special Opportunity Settings.
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).

After reset, check to see if TalkBack or Voice Control is back on, and if the problem persists, it may be due to system file corruption, in which case only a complete reset of the TV to factory settings will help.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 4.0 and below, resetting special features can also disable subtitles and high contrast mode.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off voice support via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the TV to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB (You can download from the Android Developers website).
• 🔌 USB-cable to connect the TV to the PC (some models require OTG-adapter).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB on TV (path: Settings) → On TV. → Build Number – Press 7 times, then return to Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Commands to disable:

adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services ""


adb shell settings put secure accessibility_enabled 0

These commands will reset all special services, including TalkBack. If you only need to disable XiaoAI voice assistant, use:

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


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

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Before executing commands, make sure to write down the current settings of special features so that you can restore them. For example, save the output of the command adb shell settings list secure | grep accessibility.

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If you turn off the ADB voice back, add commands to the autoload script. To do this, create an init.sh file in the TV root folder (via File Manager) and write the necessary commands there. Don't forget to give the file permission to execute via chmod +x init.sh (requires root access).

Method 5: Update the firmware or roll back the version

Sometimes voice is undisabled due to firmware bugs, such as MIUI TV 5.0 for Mi TV Q1 2022, where TalkBack is activated after each app update.

• 🔄 Update to the latest version of the software. Check for updates in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔙 If the problem occurred after the last update, you can return the previous version through Settings. → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Related: Retreat of the update.
• 📥 Manual firmware installation. Download the official firmware for your model from Xiaomi Support and install it through Settings → On TV. → Local Update.

Before renewal or rollback, it is necessary to:

1. Back up your settings in Settings → Accounts and Security → Backup.
2. Write down the current software (path: Settings → About TV → MIUI TV version).
3. Turn off the TV from the internet during the procedure to avoid automatic updates.

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If voice support is back after the firmware update, check the Special Features section – sometimes new versions of the software add hidden accessibility services that need to be disabled separately.

Method 6: Physically shutting down the microphone (extreme case)

If software methods don't work, and the voice assistant is activated constantly (for example, because of a hardware defect in the microphone), you can physically turn off the microphone. This is a radical method, and it is only suitable for users with experience in disassembling equipment.

How to do this:

1. Turn off the TV and wait for the complete cooling.
2. Remove the back cover by unscrewing the mounts (usually these are T5 or T6 type screws).
3. Find a microphone module — it looks like a small board with a metal lattice, usually located next to an infrared receiver.
4. Disconnect the microphone plume from the motherboard or seal it with tape (if you do not want to completely remove).

On some models (such as the Mi TV 4X), the microphone is soldered into the main board, in which case it can be turned off by cutting the power tracks (use a multimeter to find the right contacts).

⚠️ Warning: Physically turning off the microphone will void the warranty and may result in the voice-controlled remote being inoperable. In addition, on some TVs, the microphone module is combined with the light sensor - its shutdown can disrupt the function of automatic brightness control.

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