How to Remove Text Voiceover on Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide

The text-to-Speech (TTS) feature on Xiaomi TVs can be useful for people with visual impairments, but it often turns on accidentally, for example, after updating a firmware or when you press certain button combinations on the remote. If your Xiaomi TV starts reading out channel names, menu items or hints aloud automatically, it is not only annoying, but also interferes with comfortable viewing.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable voice support, from standard settings to hidden options of the engineering menu. Please note that the interface may vary slightly depending on the model (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV, etc.) and the version of the MIUI TV firmware. If after reading the instructions, the problem remains, check the section with alternative solutions or ask a question in the comments indicating the exact model of your device.

1. Standard disconnection through special features settings

The most obvious and safe way is to deactivate the feature in the feature menu, which works on 90% of Xiaomi models with MIUI TV 3.0 firmware and later.

1. Turn on the TV and press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → All settings → Special features.
3. Find the voice support (or TalkBack, Screen Reader).
4. Turn the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick.
5. Confirm the action if a pop-up window appears.

If the voice is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

• 🔍 Settings → System system → Additionally. → Special facilities
• 🔍 Settings → The device → Special facilities → TalkBack

Remote is working correctly (no sticky buttons)|

TV connected to the Internet (to check for updates)|

You have access to the engineering menu (code 1147) |

I remember the current sound settings.-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4A 2018) Voice function is linked to Google Assistant. If you can’t disable it via TalkBack, try temporarily deactivating the voice assistant in Google settings → Assistant settings.

2. Disconnection through the engineering menu (for experienced users)

If standard settings don't work, you can use the engineering menu, which requires caution - wrong actions can cause a system failure, suitable for models based on Android TV (for example, Mi TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X).

Instructions:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → Settings → Support → About the device.
2. Find the line build number and quickly click on it 7 times in a row (should appear notification You became a developer).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging option (if required).
5. Enter the 1147 code on the remote, and this will open the engineering menu.
6. Go to Accessibility → TTS Settings and disable all associated settings.

If the engineering menu asks for a password, try the standard combinations:

• 🔐 0000 or 1234 (for older models)
• 🔐 6532 or 9876 (for firmware 2020-2023.)

3. reset to factory settings (if other methods do not work)

The cardinal way is to completely reset the TV, which will delete all user settings, including accounts, installed apps and network connections, but is guaranteed to disable voiceover.

• 🔄 Other instructions didn't work.
• 🔄 The TV makes errors when working with the menu.
• 🔄 Voice function is enabled at system level (for example, after a failed update).

Step-by-step algorithm:

1. Open Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Settings Reset (or Factory Data Reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

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Before reset, take pictures of your Wi-Fi settings and accounts (such as Netflix or YouTube) to save you time after recovery.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV Stick or Mi Box reset is done by holding the Reset button on the device body (10-15 seconds). TV 11+ You may need to connect to your Google account after a reset.

4. Alternative methods: remote, voice commands, ADB

If voice acting is spontaneous, the problem may lie in the hardware, such as a sticky button on the remote or a microphone malfunction (on voice-controlled models).

Checking the DU remote control

• 🎮 Remove the batteries from the remote for 1 minute, then insert back.
• 🎮 Check the Microphone or Accessibility buttons – they can be pinched.
• 🎮 Try to control your TV through the Mi Remote app on your smartphone.

4.2. Voice commands (for models with Google Assistant)

If the voice is related to the voice assistant, say:

"OK Google, turn off TalkBack."

Or:

"OK Google, turn off the voice tracking."

Disconnection via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have experience with Android Debug Bridge, do:

1. Connect the TV to your PC via USB (enable USB debugging in the developer settings).
2. Enter the command line: adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services ""
3. Reboot the device: adb reboot

5.Table of methods compatibility with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and here is a summary table of proven solutions for popular models:

On MIUI TV 4.0+ firmware models (released after 2022), the voice function can be linked to Xiaomi Cloud, in which case it requires you to log out of your Mi Account in your TV settings.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after the shutdown, the voice can come back, and let's look at the typical problems.

The function is activated itself after restarting.

Cause: com.xiaomi.accessibility malfunction.

• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware to the latest version.
• 🛠️ Remove the Settings app cache through Settings → Annexes → All applications.

6.2 No item "Special features" in the menu

Reason: hidden by the manufacturer for some regions.

• 🌍 Change the TV region to India or the USA in Language and Region settings.
• 🌍 Use the Engineering Menu (Section 2).

6.3 Voiceover only works in certain applications

Reason: In-app accessibility settings (e.g. YouTube or Netflix) Solution:

• 🎬 Open the application settings and find the Accessibility section.
• 🎬 Update the app through the Google Play Store.

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If voiceover only appears when external devices are connected (such as a console or sound bar), check the HDMI-CEC settings in the Settings menu → Devices → HDMI. Turn off the Control TV or Anynet+ option.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions