Voice prompts, menu voiceovers and the built-in assistant in Xiaomi TVs often annoy users — especially when the TV starts “talking” without a command or interrupts the movie with unnecessary notifications. In this article, we will examine all possible voice sources on the Mi TV, Mi TV Stick and other models of the brand, as well as how to disable them — from standard settings to hidden features for power users.
It's important to understand that the voice in a TV can come from different modules: it's the voice interface (for the visually impaired), and the voice assistant (Google Assistant or XiaoAI), and the audible notifications about connecting devices. We'll look at each case separately so that you can pinpoint only what interferes without affecting useful functions.
If you’re faced with a problem when the TV spontaneously turns on the microphone or starts voiced actions without a command, the cause can be both a firmware failure and default services. Below are proven solutions for 2018-2026 models, including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV A2 and others.
1. disable the voice interface (TalkBack)
The most common reason for the TV's talkability is the activated TalkBack feature, which is activated by accident when you press button combinations on the remote or after you reset the settings, to turn it off:
- Press the Menu button (or Settings on new models) on the remote.
- Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → TalkBack.
- Move the slider to the off position.
- Confirm the action by pressing OK.
If the menu doesn't open because of active voice acting, try double pressing the Menu button and holding it for 3 seconds, which will temporarily turn off TalkBack on some models. You can also use a voice command (if the microphone is working): say "Disable TalkBack."
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV After 2020, the path to settings may be different. If you can't find the Special Opportunities section, try Settings. → System system → Additionally. → Special opportunities.
Make sure the slider is grey in color
Make sure there are no voice prompts when navigating the menu
Restart the TV (turn off the socket for 30 seconds)
Try to open any app – voiceover should disappear-->
2. Removal of the voice assistant (Google Assistant / XiaoAI)
Xiaomi TVs can have one of two assistants pre-installed: Google Assistant (on international versions) or XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware), both of which can be disabled or removed.
For Google Assistant:
- Open the settings → Device → Voice Assistant.
- Select Google Assistant and turn off the slider.
- For complete removal, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, search Google and click Remove Updates → Disable.
For XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware):
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Smart home. → XiaoAI.
- 🔕 Turn off the slider Voice control.
- 🗑️ Complete removal will require root access or factory reset (see Section 5).
If the assistant continues to activate spontaneously, check the microphone settings:
Settings → Device → Microphone → Disable “voice recognition”Google Assistant
XiaoAI
Both at the same time.
No assistant.
I don't know.-->
3. Disabling audible notifications and system signals
Xiaomi TVs emit audio signals when HDMI is connected, volume changes or network errors.
| Type of notification | Way of shutdown | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sound when changing volume | Settings → Sound → System sounds → Off. | Does not affect the sound in the applications |
| Notifications of HDMI connection | Settings → Device → HDMI-CEC → Audio notifications → Off. | Disable HDMI-CEC completely |
| Error voice (for example, no network) | Settings → System → About the program → Resetting sound settings | Reset all sound parameters to the factory |
On some models (e.g. Mi TV Q2), the notification sounds are tied to the power saving mode. If the switching off via the menu didn't help, try:
- Go to Settings → Power supply.
- Select Performance Mode (instead of Energy Saving).
- Reboot the TV.
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If the audio notifications come back after the firmware update, back up the audio settings in Settings → System → Backup. This will allow you to quickly restore the settings after the update.
4. Resetting the sound settings to the factory
If previous methods have failed, or the TV makes an error when trying to turn off the voice, perform a partial reset of the sound settings:
- Open Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
- Select Reset audio settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
- Confirm the action with the code 1234 (by default) or your own PIN-code.
After discharge:
- 🔊 Check the volume level, it will return to 50%.
- 🎵 Make sure that in the settings → Sound. → The sound mode is selected Standard (not Movie or Music).
- 🔄 Restart the TV by pulling the power cord for 1 minute.
⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 11+ (Like Mi. TV Q1 2023) Resetting the audio settings can return the voiceover of the interface.
What if the reset didn't help?
5. Completely reset the TV (if nothing helps)
The last measure is a complete reset to the factory settings - apply only if:
- 🔇 Voice prompts appear even after disabling all settings.
- 🤖 The TV spontaneously activates the microphone or assistant.
- 🔄 Previous methods have failed to produce results.
Instructions for discharge:
- Open Settings → System → Reset and Reset → Reset all settings.
- Enter. PIN-code (default 0000, 1234 or last 4 digits) IMEI box-stick).
- Confirm reset. The TV will reboot and return to its original settings.
After discharge:
- 📱 Don’t connect your Google or Xiaomi account right away – check if your voice is gone first.
- 🔍 Open the Settings. → Special features and make sure TalkBack is turned off.
- 🔕 In the Voice Assistant section, disable all options.
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A full reset removes all installed apps, accounts, and personal settings. Before the procedure, save important data (such as logins from streaming services) or take a picture of the screen with the settings.
6. Additional methods for experienced users
If the standard methods did not work, try manually disabling system services through the ADB (a computer is required and USB-This method is suitable for Android models. TV:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox # Delete Google Assistant
adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services #Resets Special Opportunity ServicesFor TVs with XiaoAI (Chinese firmware) you may need:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore # Disables Xiaomi Store (sometimes linked to XiaoAI)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceassistant # Disables voice assistantWarnings when working with ADB:
- 🚨 The wrong commands can make the TV inoperable.
- 🔧 After disabling system applications, some functions may stop working (for example, a remote with a microphone).
- 🔄 To get it back, you'll need to reset or manually reinstall the software.
Yeah, if that's the only way.
No, I'm afraid to break the TV.
I will try if there are detailed instructions.
I've tried it before.-->
7 Prevention: How to avoid re-enactment of voice
To prevent voice functions from being activated again:
- 🔄 Check the Special Features section regularly after firmware updates.
- 📱 Do not connect remotes with a voice button (such as Xiaomi Mi Remote Pro) unless you use this feature.
- 🔒 Install. PIN-TV settings code: settings → Security → Blocking settings.
- 📦 When installing new apps, carefully read requests for microphone access.
If your TV has a child mode, turn it on – this automatically blocks voice assistants and limits setting changes:
Settings → Parental control → Child mode → On.On models with Google TV (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023), voice functions can be activated via notifications from Google to turn them off:
- Go to Settings → Notifications → System Notifications.
- Turn off the sliders opposite Google Play Services and Google.