How to permanently remove the voice of time on Xiaomi devices: phones, watches, bracelets

Voice time alerts on Xiaomi devices can be useful for some users, but most often it is annoying - especially when it works at the most inopportune moment. MIUI, Mi Band fitness bracelets and Xiaomi Watch smartwatches can be voiced every hour, and sometimes every minute, by default, if the Voice Assistant feature is activated. This article will help you completely disable automatic time voicing on all types of brand devices, including the rare cases when the setting is hidden in non-obvious menus.

We will look at official methods through system settings, as well as alternative methods for devices with custom firmware or outdated versions. MIUI. Special attention will be paid to Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Mi Band 8 and smartphones of the Redmi series Note/POCO, If you've tried standard methods before and they didn't work, there's a section at the end of this article that provides solutions for stubborn devices.

Why Xiaomi is voicing time and can it be turned off?

The voice-alert time function was originally conceived as part of the Xiaomi HyperOS ecosystem (formerly MIUI) for people with disabilities or those who are often distracted from the screen.

• 🔊 On smartphones – through the application Voice Assistant or Watch (if synchronized with smart watches).
• ⌚ On smart watches and bracelets – through Mi Fitness or Zepp Life proprietary software.
• 📱 On devices with Google Assistant – if integration with Google services is enabled.

Important: on some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T Pro with HyperOS), time voicing can be tied to the Smart Alarm function – turning it off does not affect the main alerts, and it is worth checking whether there is third-party software like TalkBack (for the visually impaired) that duplicates system sounds.

Method 1: Disconnect via smartphone settings (MIUI/HyperOS)

If the voiceover is coming directly from your phone (e.g., every hour a voice is heard saying "Now 14:00"), follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app → go to Sound and Vibration.
2. Scroll down to the Voice Assistant or Text to Voice section (the name depends on the firmware version).
3. Turn off the Time Voice Slider or Automatic Alerts.
4. For MIUI 12-14 versions: Go to Settings → Special. features → Voice assistant and deactivate System Event Voice.

On POCO F5 and other devices with pure Android (without the MIUI shell), the path may be different:

Settings → Apps → Google → Assistant settings → Routines → Turn off “Time Alerts”

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Method 2: Setup smart watches and fitness bracelets

On the Mi Band 7/8 and Xiaomi Watch S3, the timing is controlled via a companion app. Instructions are relevant for firmware 2023-2026:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (for bracelets) or Zepp Life app (for watches).
2. Select your device at the top of the screen.
3. Go to Device Settings → Notifications → Voice Alerts.
4. Turn off the Time Voice Slider or Hourly Alerts.
5. For Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro: additionally check the Voice Assistant → Schedule.

Important: On some bracelets (e.g. Mi Band 6), the time voicing function may be tied to alarm clocks. If the option does not turn off, reset all alarm clocks through the app.

Method 3: Disconnecting with Google Assistant (for devices with Google services)

If your Xiaomi is running Android with Google services (like POCO X5 Pro or Redmi Note 12 for the global market), the timing may come from Google Assistant to check this out:

1. Open Google Settings (not to be confused with the basic phone settings!).
2. Go to Google Services → Voice Search → Voice Assistant.
3. Select Routines and check the list of active automations.
4. Remove or disable routines with time triggers.

You should also go to Settings → Apps → Google → Notifications and disable the category of Assistant Alerts. This will prevent pop-up notifications from appearing over time.

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If voice recording continues after you turn off Google Assistant, check if you have third-party software like Clock Voice Notifications or Talking Clock, which is often installed by default on custom firmware.

Method 4: Radical Methods (for power users)

If the standard methods didn't work, try one of the radical methods. Attention: these actions can affect the stability of the system.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB or deleting their data may cause a failure of the voice assistant and other functions.

Method 1: Disconnection through ADB

Connect your phone to your PC, turn on USB Debugging and execute the command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

For devices with Google Assistant:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.assistant

Method 2: Resetting the "Special Opportunities" settings

Go to Settings → Special Features → Settings Reset. This will delete all user settings, including time voicing, but will not affect personal data.

Method 5: Verification of Third-Party Applications

Sometimes the voice of time comes not from the system, but from the installed programs.

• 🕒 Talking Clock is a popular time-voicing app, often preinstalled on custom firmware.
• 🎵 Music Player with Voice Notifications (e.g. Mi Music).
• 🏃 Fitness trackers (such as Strava or Nike Run Club) that voice time during training.
• 🤖 Automation in MacroDroid or Tasker if you have previously set them up.

To find the culprit:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management.
2. Sort applications by installation date (new first).
3. Check the permissions on the Microphone and Alerts – apps with these permissions can potentially voice the time.
4. Turn off notifications for suspicious programs or delete them.

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If the timing only appears in certain situations (like when you're jogging or when you're plugging in your headphones), it's almost certainly the third-party app that's to blame. Check the settings of your fitness trackers and players.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users find that the time voicing returns after a restart or system update. Here's how to avoid this:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) After major system updates, some settings are reset. Always check the Voice Assistant section after the update.

Mistake 1: The Wrong Region

On some firmware, the time voicing is activated automatically if the phone's settings are China or India.

Settings → Additional → Region

Mistake 2: Synchronizing with a smartwatch

If you have disabled voice on your phone but it continues to work on the Mi Band, check if the watch is synced with the Mi Fitness app on another device (e.g. tablet) and disable sync or delete the device from your account.

Error 3: Cache of voice assistant

Sometimes the settings don't apply because of the cache that's been clogged.

Settings → Apps → Application Management → Voice Assistant → Storage → Clear cache

FAQ: Frequent questions about time voicing