How to completely disable voice on the TV Xiaomi Mi: from assistant to voice menu

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV It is equipped with many voice functions: from the built-in Google Assistant to voice interface elements for people with disabilities. However, not all users need these options - someone considers them annoying, someone faces random positives from extraneous sounds, and some simply prefer silence. In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off voice on Xiaomi TV, including deactivating the assistant, turning off the voice menu, and even removing voice packets from the system.

It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI TV Android TV), TV models (series Mi) TV A, Mi TV Q, Mi TV P1 We tested the instructions on the current 2026 versions of the software, but if your TV is released before 2020, some menu items may be called differently. For convenience, we have compiled universal solutions that work on 90% of Xiaomi devices, and also indicated alternative ways for older models.

1. disable the voice assistant (Google Assistant or XiaoAI)

The most obvious reason for the appearance of voice on Xiaomi Mi TV — It can be either Google Assistant (on international versions) or XiaoAI (on Chinese or global localized firmware), depending on the region and firmware version.

The first method is through system settings:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the Device section → Voice input or Accessories and Bluetooth → Voice assistant (name depends on version) MIUI TV).
3. Find the Google Assistant or XiaoAI switch and move it to the off position.
4. Confirm the action if there is a request to disconnect.

If you don’t have this item on your menu, try an alternative route:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
• 📱 Find it in the list of Google or XiaoAI and select it.
• ⚙️ Click Disable or Remove Updates (if the button is active).
• 🔄 Restart the TV through Settings → The device → Reboot.

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV Q1E or Mi TV A2 43) the assistant can be built into the remote:

⚠️ Note: If you have a separate button with a microphone on your remote, pressing it will activate voice search regardless of the settings in the menu. To completely block this feature, you will have to turn off the microphone on the remote (see section 4).

2. Turn off the voiceover of the menu and interface elements

If a Xiaomi TV starts reading buttons, menu items, or notifications aloud, it’s TalkBack (or Screen Reader in international firmware) that’s designed for people with poor eyesight, but often activated by accident, such as repeatedly pressing buttons on the remote.

To turn off voiceover:

1. Press the buttons at the same time. − and Loudness + You can take the remote and hold them for 3 seconds, and the screen will show a message saying, "TalkBack is off".
2. If this method does not work, go to Settings. → Special facilities → TalkBack.
3. Move the switch to the off position.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the window that appears.

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV 4S or Mi TV 4A) The path to settings may be different:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → System system → Additionally. → Special facilities.
• 🔊 Find the item Screen announcer or Voice support.
• ❌ Disable all associated options (may be multiple switches).

If after turning off the voiceover still appears when navigating the menu, check the settings of voice prompts:

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If the voiceover is turned on by itself, check the remote for sticking buttons - especially Menu or OK. Often the problem is solved by cleaning contacts or replacing batteries.

3. Removal of voice packets and language data

Even after disabling all voice functions in the settings, some Xiaomi Mi models TV They can save voice packets, which are voice recordings, and they can be manually deleted to free up memory and to ensure that you get rid of unnecessary sounds.

Instructions for Android TV (firmware):

1. Open Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find the Google Text-to-speech Engine or Xiaomi TTS.
3. Choose Memory. → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
4. Go back and search Google or XiaoAI, then clear the cache and data as well.

For MIUI TV (Chinese or localized firmware):

• 📁 Go to Settings. → Memory. → Annexes.
• 🔍 In the search, enter TTS (Text-to-Speech).
• 🗑️ Delete the data for all the apps found (maybe several: Xiaomi) TTS, Google TTS, Pico TTS).
• 🔄 Restart the TV.

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV Q2 75") voice packets may be part of system files:

⚠️ Note: Delete system voice files through ADB or file managers can cause a TV to crash, so if you're not sure what you're doing, skip this step and only use the official settings.

4.Switching off the microphone on the remote control

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV TV It responds to voice commands even after all settings are turned off, the problem may be in the remote control. TV Stick Remote or remotes for Q and P series are equipped with a built-in microphone that is activated by a button with a microphone icon.

To completely turn off the microphone on the remote:

1. Remove the back cover of the remote and remove the batteries for 10 seconds (this will reset the temporary settings).
2. If the remote has a physical microphone button, seal it with opaque tape - this will prevent accidental pressing.
3. To completely disable the microphone at the system level, go to Settings → Remote and accessories → Remote settings and disable the option Voice input from the remote.

Bluetooth-connected remotes (for example, for Mi) TV Q1E) Additional resetting may be required:

• 🔗 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth and devices → DU remotes.
• 🔄 Find your remote in the list and select Forget the device.
• 🔌 Turn off the TV for 1 minute, then reconnect the remote.

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If the remote doesn't have a microphone button, but the TV still responds to voice, the problem is the settings, not the remote. Go back to sections 1 or 2.

5. Resetting the sound settings to factory

If none of the above methods worked, the last option is to reset the audio settings to factory settings, which does not affect other settings on the TV (for example, connecting to Wi-Fi or installed applications), but will return all audio options to their original state.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open the settings → Sound → additionally.
2. Scroll down and select Reset sound settings.
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. After reset, restart the TV.

If the item Reset the sound settings in the menu is not, perform a partial reset:

• 📋 Go to Settings. → System system → Resetting and remediation.
• 🔄 Select Reset settings (do not Reset to factory settings!).
• ✅ Check only the sound settings and confirm.

On older models (e.g. Mi) TV 3S) may require a complete reset:

⚠️ Warning: Full reset to factory settings will delete all installed apps, accounts and personal data. → Reset to factory, record important settings (such as image parameters) or take a screen photo with current settings.

6 Problems after voice shutdown and their solutions

In some cases, when voice functions are deactivated, there may be side effects ranging from the lack of sound in apps to occasional reboots, and let's look at the typical problems and ways to fix them.

If after manipulating the settings, the TV began to restart itself or freeze on the logo, this may indicate damage to the system files.

• 🔌 Turn off the TV for 5 minutes (full power reset).
• 📥 If the problem persists, download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website and perform the update via the official Xiaomi website. USB.
• 🛠️ In extreme cases, contact the service center - independent intervention in system files can deprive you of guarantees.

7. Alternative ways of controlling without voice

If you’ve disabled all voice functions but want to keep your TV user-friendly, consider alternative methods:

• 🎮 Connect the gamepad over Bluetooth – many models (for example, Xiaomi Game Controller) support navigation on the menu.
• 📱 Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone (available for Android and iOS) and allows you to control your TV via Wi-Fi, including voice input (which you can turn off in the app settings).
• 🖱️ Connect a wireless keyboard or mouse via Bluetooth or USB-Hub. It's convenient for text input and navigation.
• 🔊 Set up gestures or voice commands via a smart speaker (like Xiaomi Smart Speaker) if it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

For users who want to completely remove voice functions, but are afraid of losing functionality, there is a compromise solution:

⚠️ Note: Instead of completely disabling Google Assistant or XiaoAI, you can restrict their rights. → Annexes → Google, then Permissions and disable microphone access, this will block voice input, but will retain other assistant features (such as managing a smart home).

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice disabling on Xiaomi Mi TV