How to Remove Voiceover on Xiaomi TV: All Ways (2026)

Voice interface on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV, Xiaomi TV A Pro) can be useful for people with disabilities, but often becomes an annoyance to most users. The system reads out every menu item, channel name and even notifications — this distracts from viewing and slows navigation. Fortunately, you can turn off this feature in a few minutes, but the methods differ depending on the version of the MIUI TV firmware and device model.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for disabling voice acting, including hidden settings for older versions of software where the option is hidden deep in the menu, and how to return voice back if you need it, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. Particular emphasis is placed on the Xiaomi TV 4A/4S/5A (2018-2023), Redmi Smart TV X and the flagship A Pro/Q2 series, but instructions will also be suitable for other Android TV devices.

Before you start, make sure your remote is working – some Xiaomi models require the use of the original remote with microphone to access accessibility settings.If you have a universal remote, you will need to connect a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.

Why does Xiaomi TV read the menu out loud?

The voice function of the interface (in the official documentation of Xiaomi it is called “TalkBack” or “Voice Assistant”) is included for several reasons:

• 🎛️ Accidental tapping is the most common reason.On Xiaomi remotes, a combination of Menu buttons + OK (3 seconds) or Voice search + Back can activate the mode for the visually impaired.
• 🔄 Resetting – After returning to factory settings, some models automatically include voiceover as part of “universal availability».
• 📥 Update of firmware - in versions MIUI TV 3.0-4.5 (2020-2022) after the update may be lost the status of the function.
• 👶 Children's mode - in some regional firmware (for example, for India), the voiceover is included with parental control.

Now, it's important to understand that TalkBack is not just voice cues, it's a full-fledged mode for people with visual impairments. It changes the logic of management: instead of just clicking a menu item, you need to double tap, and the remote gestures work differently, so you need to turn it off if you're not the target audience of this feature.

Method 1: Disconnect via basic settings (MIUI TV 4.0 and later)

This method works on most modern models, including the Xiaomi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart TV X55 and other devices with MIUI TV 4.0+ firmware. The interface may differ slightly, but the logic remains the same:

1. Press the Settings (cog) button on the remote.
2. Go to All Settings → Special Features (or Additional → Availability on some models).
3. Find the "TalkBack" or "Voice Assistant" item and turn off the slider.
4. Confirm the action by clicking OK in the dialog box.

If after turning off the voiceover continues to work, try to restart the TV: press the Power button on the remote for 5 seconds and select Reboot.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4A 32", Mi TV 4S 55") after disabling TalkBack, the order of channels in the air TV may be lost. → TV → Channel management → Exports.

Method 2: For older versions of MIUI TV (up to 3.5)

If you have a Xiaomi TV of 2018-2019 release (for example, Mi). TV 4 55" or Mi TV 4A 43), the path to accessibility settings may differ. MIUI TV 2.0-3.5 voiceover hidden deeper:

1. Open the settings → System → About the TV.
2. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row – this will activate the developer mode.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.
4. Scroll down to the "Special Opportunity Services" item and turn off "TalkBack."

On some models (Mi TV 3S), instead of For developers, go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find TalkBack and click Disable.

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If after disabling voiceover TV began to slow down, clear the cache system: Settings → Apps → All applications → Settings (three points) → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to a firmware failure), you can disable TalkBack via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and USB-cable:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (see Method 2).
2. Connect the TV to your PC via a USB port (OTG).
3. Open the command line on your computer and type: adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services com.google.android.marvin.talkback/.TalkBackService:0
4. Reboot the TV.

To completely remove the service (not recommended), use the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback

⚠️ Note: Delete TalkBack via ADB It can cause other accessibility features to fail, such as subtitles or font enlargement. If the TV stops recognizing the remote after manipulation, reset via Settings → System system → Resetting settings.

Method 4: Resetting settings to factory

If voiceovers are turned on after a firmware failure or a virus attack (yes, Xiaomi TVs on Android TVs can also pick up malware), a full reset will help.This method will remove all installed apps, accounts and channel settings, so use it only as a last resort.

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Erase all data (on some models, the item is called Factory Reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After the reset, the TV will turn on in initial settings. At the language selection stage, check if the voiceover is activated again, sometimes it turns on automatically in the factory configuration.

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Before reset, save a list of channels and sound settings (balance, equalizer) to USB-drive through settings → TV → Export of settings.

What if the voiceover comes back on its own?

Some users experience TalkBack turning on spontaneously after an update or reboot, due to a bug in MIUI TV 3.0-3.7 firmware.

• 🔧 Roll back the firmware to stable (e.g. 4.1 to 3.5) via Settings → System system → Update of the PO → Select a firmware file.
• 📵 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → System system → Update of the PO → Settings (cogs) → Auto-update.
• 🛡️ Install an alternative launcher (for example, ATV A launcher or Wolf Launcher that ignores system accessibility services.
• 🔄 Reset the TalkBack settings through ADB: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.marvin.talkback

If the problem persists, check the TV for malware using the Malwarebytes app (available on Google Play for Android TV).Some viruses mimic accessibility services to show ads or steal data.

How do you get the voiceover back?

If you need to turn on TalkBack again (for example, for relatives with vision problems), do it through:

1. Settings → Special features → TalkBack (enable the slider).
2. Voice command: tell the microphone to “Enable TalkBack” (works on models with Google Assistant).
3. Button combination: Press and hold Menu + OK for 5 seconds (on remotes without a microphone).

Once activated, the system will offer a brief visually impaired management training, and to exit the training, press Back twice.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voiceover on Xiaomi TV