How to completely disable voiceover on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV: all working methods

Voice on Xiaomi Mi TVs can be useful for people with disabilities, but often becomes an annoyance to most users. Automatic voiceover of all actions – from changing the channel to navigating the menu – interferes with comfortable viewing, especially at night. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always make this feature obvious to turn off, hiding it deep in the settings or without providing a separate switch at all.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable voiceover on Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV — From basic remote control techniques to radical solutions like resetting the system, we'll focus on Mi models. TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5X/6 firmware PatchWall/Google TV, Because the interface and the settings may be different, and if the standard methods didn't work, we have backup options with the use of the same. ADB Hidden menus of engineering mode.

1. Disable voiceover through the main settings menu

The most obvious way is to use the TV’s built-in settings, but the path to these can vary depending on the firmware version and model. On most Xiaomi Mi TVs (2018-2026), the algorithm is as follows:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the Special Features section (or Accessibility in English).
3. Find TalkBack or Voice Support.
4. Move the slider to the off position.

On Google TVs (e.g., Mi TV Q2/Q1E), the path may be different:

• 📺 Settings → System system → Special facilities → TalkBack
• 🔊 Settings → The device → Special facilities → Voice assistant

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If TalkBack is missing, try upgrading your TV firmware to the latest version – older versions of the menu may call it Screen Speaker or Voice Guide.

After disabling voiceover TV can request confirmation — agree by clicking OK. If the function turned on again after the restart, this indicates a failure in the firmware (solution — in the section about resetting settings).

2. Quick shutdown via DU remote

On some Xiaomi Mi TV models (such as Mi TV 4A 32" or Mi TV 5 Pro), voice acting can be turned off by a combination of buttons on the remote without going to the menu.

1. Press the Menu + Volume Down (-) button for 5 seconds at the same time.
2. Wait for a beep or a message on the screen.
3. Repeat the combination if the voiceover is not switched off the first time.

For voice-controlled remotes (such as the Xiaomi Mi Remote Pro), another combination may work:

• 🎤 Hold the microphone. + Home (Home) for 3 seconds.
• 🔇 Hold the Mute. + Back for 5 seconds.

Important: If after this manipulation, the TV reboots, but the voiceover remains, then the combination is not supported by your model, in which case move on to the next section.

3. Disconnection through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try turning off voiceovers through a hidden engineering menu, which is suitable for Android TV models (such as Mi TV Q1 or Mi TV A2). Be careful: improper actions in the engineering menu can lead to system failure.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
2. On the remote, quickly press the sequence: Settings → Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right. → Left (analogue of the Contra code for old Android smartphones).
3. The Developer Options or Factory Menu menu will open.
4. Find the Accessibility or TTX Setting section.
5. Turn off Voice Guide, Audio Description, or TalkBack Force settings.

After the changes, be sure to restart the TV, otherwise the settings may not apply. If the engineering menu does not have the right items, then your model does not support them, move to the ADB method.

4.Use of ADB to Forced Shutdown

A method for users familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) that allows you to disable voice acting at the system level, even if it is blocked by the manufacturer.

• 💻 Computer installed ADB (download from the official website).
• 🔌 USB-cable.
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB TV-wise.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate debugging via USB: Settings → About TV → Assembly number (click 7 times) Settings → For developers → USB debugging (Included)
2. Connect the TV to your PC and check the connection with the command: adb devices (the device should be displayed).
3. TalkBack: Adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services com.google.android.marvin.talkback/com.google.android.marvin.talkback.TalkBackService:com.google.android.tts adb shell settings put secure accessibility_enabled 0
4. Reboot TV: Adb shell reboot

adb shell pm disable-user com.google.android.marvin.talkback

This method is the most reliable, but requires technical skills: if the commands do not work, check the correct input or try alternative services (for example, com.xiaomi.accessibility instead of com.google).

5. Resetting the TV to factory settings

If all previous methods failed, the radical solution is a complete reset, which will delete all user data, including installed apps and accounts, but return the TV to the "out of the box" state, where voice acting is disabled by default.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete All Data (or Factory Data Reset).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (if established).
4. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

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Before reset, write down or take pictures of important settings (e.g. network settings, linked accounts) that you will have to reset once reset.

On some models (Mi TV 4S 55" and older), the reset can be done through the hardware menu:

1. Turn the TV off the socket.
2. Press the Source button on the remote (or on the TV case).
3. Connect the power by holding the button for 10-15 seconds.
4. In the menu that appears, select Wipe Data.

⚠️ Note: PatchWall TVs may require re-assignment of Mi Account after reset, and without it, some features (such as access to Mi Home) will be blocked.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing has worked

If the voiceover continues to work despite all efforts, consider the following options:

For Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Mi Box models, the voice-over-off algorithm is similar, but the path in the menu can start with Settings → Device → Special Features. If the device is getting stuck due to a TalkBack failure, a forced reboot will help:

• 🔌 Turn off power for 30 seconds.
• 🔄 Plug it back in and press it right back. OK + Volume Up for 10 seconds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voiceover on Xiaomi Mi TV