How to permanently disable voice voice voice voiceover on Xiaomi TV: a detailed guide

Voice voice-over interfaces on Xiaomi TVs can be useful for people with disabilities, but for most users, they become an annoying factor. Unexpected voice prompts when switching channels, changing volume or navigating the menu distract from viewing and disrupt comfort. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to disable this feature — both standard methods through the settings menu and using hidden commands.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of deactivating voice on Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand, you will learn how to remove voice voice control through the remote control, system settings, and what to do if the standard methods do not work.

Why does Xiaomi TV have voice voiceover?

Voice on Xiaomi TVs is activated for several reasons, and it is not always consciously activated.

• 🎮 By random clicking on the remote – a combination of Menu buttons + OK or long-term retention Microphone can start a mode for the visually impaired.
• 🔄 After the firmware update – some versions of PatchWall automatically reset special features settings.
• 👤 When setting up a new user – if the TV is used by several people, the profile with voiceover enabled can become active by default.
• 🛠️ Due to a system failure – rarely, but there are software errors in which the voice assistant is activated spontaneously.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi TVs have two types of voice functions: voice interface (for the visually impaired) and voice assistant (for managing TV commands), which are turned off differently, and users often confuse these modes. If your TV not only voices actions, but also responds to voice commands (OK, Google or Little Assistant), you will need to deactivate both functions.

Method 1: Disconnect via the main settings of the TV

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate voiceovers via the settings menu, which works on most Xiaomi Mi TV models (including the A2, S, Q1, Q2) and Redmi Smart TV (X, A series), which are relevant for PatchWall firmware versions 3.0 and later.

To disable voice support:

1. Take the remote and press the Settings button.
2. Go to All Settings → Special Features (or Accessibility in English firmware).
3. Find the TalkBack/Screen Reader and move the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action if the system request appears.

If after these actions the voiceover remained, check the additional settings:

• 🔊 In the section Sound → Voice assistant disable the option Voice prompts.
• 🎤 Smart Home menu → Deactivate the Xiaomi Small Assistant.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55") after TalkBack is turned off, the TV may need to restart. If the image becomes dim or artifacts appear, do not panic, it is a temporary glitch.

Method 2: Quick shutdown with the remote control

If voice acting is in the way right now and you don't want to dig into the menu, you can use the hotkeys on the remote, which works on 80% of Xiaomi models, but doesn't guarantee a complete shutdown - sometimes the voice assistant turns on again after the reboot.

Try the following combinations:

If the combinations didn’t work, check the firmware version: on new models (2023-2026), Xiaomi changed the logic of the hot keys, in which case only disabling through the menu or resetting settings (more about this below) will help.

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If you don’t have a Microphone button on the remote, but you have a Google Assistant button, hold it for 10 seconds, and that will turn off voice control, not voice control.

Method 3: Disconnect via the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use a hidden engineering menu, which is suitable for power users, because the wrong actions can disrupt the TV. On PatchWall 4.0+ firmware models, the engineering menu is blocked for ordinary users, and activation through ADB will be required.

Instructions for Android TVs (Mi TV 3S, Mi TV 4 series):

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
2. On the remote, sequentially click: Settings → Support → About TV → Press 5 times on “Software Version” A notification “Developer Mode is activated” should appear.
3. Return to Settings → Device → Developer settings.
4. Activate Debugging over USB and Allow location simulation.
5. Install Android on your computer SDK And connect to the TV on the ADB: adb connect [IP-(see your TV address) IP You can use the TV network settings).
6. Use the command to disable voiceover: adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services ""

⚠️ Warning: After working with the engineering menu, the TV may start to brake or issue errors. If this happens, reset to factory settings (Settings) → The device → Do not change the settings unless you are sure of their purpose - this may lead to loss of warranty.

Method 4: Resetting settings to factory

If none of these methods worked, the last resort is to completely reset the TV, which will delete all user data, including apps and accounts installed, but is guaranteed to return factory audio settings, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires re-configuration of the TV.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset (or Storage & Reset in English firmware).
2. Select Factory Data Reset (Factory Data Reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔄 The TV will turn on in the initial settings mode - pass it, skipping steps with voice assistant.
• 📦 Install only the necessary applications to avoid conflicts.
• 🔇 Check that voiceover is disabled in Special Opportunities.

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Resetting to factory settings is the only way to return the TV to work if the voiceover is turned on due to a firmware failure or virus.

Method 5: Disconnection through the application (alternative method)

For Xiaomi TVs on Android TV (Mi TV 3, Mi Box models), you can use third-party apps to manage settings. One of the proven options is the Button Mapper utility, which allows you to reassign button functions and disable system services.

Instructions:

1. Install Button Mapper via Google Play on your TV.
2. Launch the application and grant administrator rights.
3. Go to the Accessibility Services section.
4. Find TalkBack or Xiaomi Voice Assistant and turn it off.
5. Save the changes and restart the TV.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than manual shutdown via settings.
• 🔧 Allows you to flexibly configure other remote functions.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires administrator rights, which may not be secure.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware settings can be reset.

Frequent mistakes and their solution

Even after disabling voiceovers, users face problems, and consider typical situations and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, there may be a hardware failure, such as a malfunction of the microphone or motherboard, in which case contact Xiaomi’s service center (especially if the TV is guaranteed).

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