How to remove voice on the TV Xiaomi: 5 working methods

Voice on Xiaomi Mi TVs can be useful for people with disabilities or those who prefer voice prompts. However, for many users, constant voice acting – for example, when switching channels or navigating menus – seems annoying, especially for models with XiaoAI voice assistant preinstalled or TalkBack (an analogue of Android for the visually impaired).

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can disable voice, including hidden settings and nuances for different versions of PatchWall firmware, and learn how to remove voice cues from the remote, settings menu, or even factory resets — if standard methods don't work.

Why does the voice accompaniment turn on itself?

Most often, users are faced with the unexpected inclusion of voice prompts after:

• 🔄 Firmware Updates – Newer versions of PatchWall sometimes reset special features settings.
• 🎮 Accidental button pressing on the remote (especially if there are children or pets in the house).
• 🔊 Activate XiaoAI via microphone on remote or voice command (e.g., "Hello, XiaoAI").
• ⚡ System failure is rare, but it happens that after a restart, the TV returns the settings to the factory.

On some models (such as the Mi TV 4S 55" or Mi TV Q1 75), voice can be activated due to a conflict with connected devices such as soundbars, soundbars or Bluetooth headphones. If you have recently connected external acoustics, try turning it off before changing your settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via a button on the remote

The fastest method is to use hotkeys on the remote control. on most Xiaomi remotes (including models for Mi). TV P1, Mi TV A2 And there's a dedicated button for the voice assistant, which is usually signed by a microphone icon (🎤) or XiaoAI.

To disable voice support:

1. Press and hold the microphone button on the remote for 3-5 seconds.
2. Wait for an audible signal or a message on the screen (for example, “Voice Assistant is off”).
3. If nothing happens, check if TalkBack is activated (see the next section).

Make sure the remote is directed to the TV.

Batteries in the remote are charged

The microphone button is not physically stuck

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⚠️ Note: On some remotes (for example, for Mi) TV The Stick or older models of the microphone button can only work in tandem with the Home button.

Method 2: Deactivate TalkBack in special features settings

If the voice sound sounds like a detailed voiceover of all actions (for example, "Push the button Up", "Selected menu"), then the TalkBack mode is activated, analogous to the function for the visually impaired on Android, it turns off like this:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features (or Accessibility in English firmware).
2. Find the TalkBack section (may be called "Voice Support" or "Screen Narrator").
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the window that appears.

⚠️ Warning: If after TalkBack shutdown, the TV stops responding to the remote, try double-pressing the Home or Back button.

Method 3: Disabling the XiaoAI voice assistant

XiaoAI is a Xiaomi-branded voice assistant that can voice commands, weather, or reminders to turn it off:

1. Press the Home button on the remote to open the main menu.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts and Security → Voice Assistant.
3. Turn off the options: 🎤 "Voice control" 🔔 "Notifications to be made" 🔍 "Voice search"

Settings → Device → Reboot

Some models (such as the Mi TV Master Series) have a separate setting for voice prompts in the Sound section, and if you don't use XiaoAI at all, we recommend turning off the microphone on the remote:

• 📱 Go to the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
• 🔗 Connect to your TV.
• ⚙️ In the device settings, find the "Microphone remote" and deactivate it.

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If the voice commands still work after the XiaoAI shutdown, check if the TV is connected to the Xiaomi Smart Speaker, which can transmit commands to the TV over the local network.

Method 4: Resetting sound settings to factory

If previous methods didn’t work, try resetting only the audio settings without affecting the rest of the TV settings.This is useful when the problem is caused by a conflict in the audio configuration.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Sound.
2. Scroll down and select Reset Audio Settings (or Reset Audio Settings).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
4. After the reboot, check if the voice accompaniment has disappeared.

⚠️ Note: This method will reset all audio settings, including custom equalizers, volume levels for different sources (HDMI, TV) And the soundbar settings, write them down in advance if you want to recreate them later.

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Resetting audio settings does not remove apps or accounts, but may require resetting Dolby Audio or DTS on supported models.

Method 5: Completely reset the TV (if nothing works)

The last measure, hard reset, is when voice support is not disabled due to a firmware failure or virus, and remember that this will delete all data, including installed apps and associated accounts.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset and Update (or Settings → Support → Reset).
2. Select Reset to factory settings.
3. Enter. PIN-code (default 1234 or 0000).
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔌 Don’t connect your TV to the internet right away – check first if the voice is gone.
• 📦 Do not restore settings from backup – this can return the problem.
• 🔄 Update the firmware manually (Settings section) → Update of the software) if the reset did not help.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

Here's another thing to consider:

• 🔇 Check external devices: Voice support may not come from TV, but from connected Android TV Box or consoles, for example, NVIDIA Shield. Turn it off. HDMI-devices and check the sound.
• 📶 Update the firmware: Older versions of PatchWall (below 3.0) have bugs that spontaneously enable TalkBack. → Updating the system.
• 🎛️ Use the engineering menu (for advanced): On some models, you can turn off voice services through hidden settings. → 1 → 3 → 9 → Menu. Go to Audio Settings. → Voice Guide and turn it off. ⚠️ Caution: Unknown options in the engineering menu can disrupt the TV!