How to remove sound on Xiaomi TV: the complete guide

Modern Smart TV Xiaomi and Redmi have many features that are designed to improve the user experience, but not all of them are equally useful in everyday use. Often, owners are faced with a situation where it is necessary to completely disable the soundtrack, whether it is intrusive system sounds of the interface or loud advertising during the operation of applications. The solution to this problem is not always obvious, since the settings can be scattered across different menu sections depending on the version of the PatchWall or Android operating system. TV.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to remove the sound on a Xiaomi TV, from basic remote settings to deep system parameters. You will learn how to turn off voice control, remove system clicks and set up a “Silent Night” mode for comfortable watching movies without worrying to others. Understanding these nuances will help you fully adapt the device to your personal preferences.

Basic methods of turning off sound through the remote control

The fastest and most obvious way to remove audio is to use buttons on the remote control. Most Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi TV models have a separate key for instant audio lock, which allows you to quickly respond to a change in situation, for example, when an incoming phone call. However, it is important to distinguish between temporary disconnection and full profile settings, since the standard button often simply reduces the volume to zero, but does not change the system output parameters.

To temporarily turn off, just press the Vol- button before the icon of the crossed-out speaker appears on the screen. In some remote versions, especially in the new versions of the Mi Remote with voice control, there is a separate key with the image of the crossed-out microphone or speaker that activates the “Mute” mode. Note that in this mode, system sounds can be saved if they are not controlled by the volume master.

If standard methods fail to produce the desired result or the button is triggered, you can use an alternative route through the quick setup menu. Call the notification curtain or settings menu by pressing the appropriate button on the remote, and find the volume slider. Drag it to the far left position ensures that there is no sound until you change the settings back.

⚠️ Warning: Long-term use of the TV in “Mute” mode with maximum program volume, but without an output signal, in rare cases can lead to software failures of the audio codec, requiring a reboot of the device.

For users who prefer to control their devices from a smartphone, the Mi Remote app or the built-in Android TV features allow you to fully control the audio stream. By connecting your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV, you can not only adjust the volume, but also choose the output sources, switching between the TV speakers and external acoustics.

Adjustment of system sounds of the PatchWall interface

One of the most annoying features for many users is the audio of navigating the menu. Item clicks, confirmation sounds, and welcome tunes can disrupt the viewing atmosphere. To remove these effects, you need to delve into the system settings where PatchWall personalization options are hidden.

Go to the main menu and select Settings, then find General or System depending on the firmware version. Here you are interested in the Sound or Audio subsection. In the option list that opens, you need to find the switch responsible for System Sounds, Interface Sounds or System Sounds. By putting this switch to the Off position, you will get rid of most of the intrusive signals.

It is worth noting that different regional versions of firmware may have different settings, and in some cases, the option to disable system sounds is hidden in the Additional Settings section. If you can't find the right item, search by settings by entering the keyword "sound" or "audio".

To fine-tune the developer mode, if your TV model allows you to activate it, this mode sometimes introduces additional audio options to adjust the duration and type of system notifications, but this requires caution, as incorrect changes can lead to unstable interface operation.

Disabling voice assistant and voice search

Xiaomi TVs often feature a built-in voice assistant that responds to commands and can make waiting or confirmation sounds. If you don't use voice control, it's best to turn off its soundtrack to avoid accidental activation and unnecessary noise, which is especially true for models with constant microphone tapping.

To disable voice functions, go to Settings → Accounts and Logins or Google → Voice Search. You can find microphone and voice settings here. Disable the “Ok Google” option or similar feature for the local assistant. You should also check the settings of applications that can use voice input, such as YouTube or Netflix, and turn off the sound in their internal settings.

Special attention should be paid to the voiceover feature on the screen, which can be accidentally activated in the special features section. Check the Settings path → Special features → TalkBack or Screen Reader. Make sure that these features are turned off, as they completely change the logic of the TV management and add constant voice navigation.

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If the voice assistant is activated on its own, try to glue the remote’s IR port with a small piece of opaque tape – this will prevent false positives from other IR remotes in the room.

In some cases, voice artifacts may be associated with specific applications. If the sound only appears when a particular program is running, check its notification settings. Often, streaming services applications have their own auto-start and audible notification settings that overlap the system settings of the TV.

Sound management in applications and advertising blocks

Xiaomi TV owners often complain about loud ads that play immediately after the device is turned on or when you move between sections.Taking the audio accompaniment of commercials is more difficult, since they are built into the PatchWall shell, but there are effective methods to minimize their impact on viewing comfort.

The first step is to turn off the auto-start video in the recommendation tapes. Go to the homepage or specific launcher settings and find the option "Auto-play" or "Auto-play." Disabling this feature will prevent the launch of videos with sound when you're on a simple TV. However, this does not always remove the starting ad when you turn on.

To combat advertising, you can use the method of change DNS-It's a server that blocks the TV from accessing Xiaomi's ad servers, and it requires you to configure the router or the TV itself:

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Network → Wi-Fi (or wired connection).
• 🔧 Select your network and click “Change” or “Settings”. IP».
• 📝 Change the method of obtaining IP from "Auto" to "Manually».
• 🔢 In the field DNS 1 enter the address 1.1.1.1 or a special address DNS to block ads (for example, AdGuard) DNS).

Using third-party launchers is also an effective solution. By installing an alternative shell, such as an ATV Launcher or FLauncher, you can completely bypass the standard Xiaomi interface, which is the source of intrusive soundtracks. This turns your TV into a pure Android TV without unnecessary “junk”.

⚠️ Attention: Change DNS-servers may affect the operation of some of the built-in applications and services of Xiaomi. DNS no recommendations or voice search, return settings DNS on "Automatically».

Remember that many apps have their own notification sound settings. Go to Settings → Apps, select the app you want (like YouTube) and check if there are no permissions to play back sound in the background or when you run.

Use of the “Silent Night” and Equalizer mode

For those cases where you don’t want to remove all the sound, but make it more comfortable to listen to at night, Xiaomi TVs have a special mode that allows you to smooth out the volume drops, making quiet sounds legible, and loud explosions less sharp, a feature often called Night Mode, Clear Voice or Night Mode.

You can activate this mode via the audio menu. Press the audio settings button on the remote or go to Settings → Sound → Sound Mode. Choose the Night or User profile. In user mode, detailed equalizer settings are often available, where you can manually lower the frequencies responsible for bass, which are most often disturbing neighbors.

There's also Auto Volume Leveler, which analyzes the incoming audio and dynamically changes the volume to keep it at the same level, which is useful when switching between TV channels or watching content at different recording volumes.

For advanced users, you can customize frequency performance through a built-in equalizer. By changing sliders, you can select the frequency range of human speech (usually from 300 Hz to 3 kHz) and mute the rest, which allows you to watch movies at a minimum volume, perfectly parsing the dialogue.

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The Night mode not only lowers the overall volume, but compresses the dynamic range, making quiet sounds louder and louder quieter, which is ideal for viewing without a subwoofer.

Customization of external acoustics and HDMI ARC

If the TV’s built-in speakers don’t meet your requirements or you want to fully control sound through an external system, you need to properly configure the audio output. Xiaomi TVs support connecting soundbars and receivers via optical output (S/PDIF) or HDMI ARC/eARC.

When you connect external acoustics via HDMI ARC, the TV automatically has to switch the output to the external device. Check this in the Settings → Sound → Output menu. Make sure you select External Speakers or HDMI ARC. In this case, the TV's built-in speakers can be automatically turned off, which solves the problem of their accidental activation.

For users using Bluetooth headphones or speakers, Xiaomi offers a stable connection. Go to Settings → Bluetooth, pair with your device. Once successfully connected, the sound is automatically redirected to the Bluetooth headset, leaving the TV quiet. This is ideal for night viewing without wires.

It's important to remember audio formats. If you've connected a quality receiver, select the Dolby Digital output format or DTS output format in your audio settings if your system supports them. For simple stereo systems, you'd better choose PCM to avoid problems with no sound due to codec incompatibility.

Table of the main sound settings and their purpose

To help you navigate through the many parameters of Xiaomi TV audio, we have compiled a summary table of basic settings that will help you quickly navigate which function is responsible for what and where to find it on the menu.

Use this table as a cheat sheet when you first set up your TV or reset it to factory settings, and properly configuring these settings will not only make no noise, but also make your favorite content sound good.

Problem Solving: If the sound doesn't turn off

There are situations where the software settings don't work and the sound continues to play even at the minimum volume set or in mute mode, which can be caused by a software failure, an audio driver freeze, or application conflict, and in these cases, deeper intervention is required.

The first step should always be to completely reboot the TV. Not just to turn off the remote button (which often puts the device in standby mode), but to reboot through the Settings menu → About System → Restart or by physically disconnecting the power from the outlet for 1-2 minutes. This clears RAM and restarts the system audio services.

If the reboot didn't work, try resetting the audio to factory settings. The audio menu often has an option called "Reset Sound" or "Reset Sound" that will return all equalizers and profiles to their original state, which can eliminate software configuration errors.

As a last resort, if the problem is in a particular firmware version, you may need to upgrade the system or, conversely, roll back to the previous stable version. Check for updates in the About → System Update section. Often manufacturers release patches that fix audio bugs.

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