Your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO mobile suddenly starts talking and you don't know how it happened or how to silence it. Don't worry! What happens is that the TalkBack function, an accessibility tool that is integrated into these devices, has been activated by mistake. Next, we tell you how to activate this function and, more importantly, how to deactivate talkback on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO.
There are several ways to disable talkback on Android phones. The first option consists of use the volume key combination. Another simpler alternative is ask the Google Assistant to turn off the feature. Finally, you can enter the system settings of the mobile and disable TalkBack manually. Let's see the step by step of each of them.
How to disable talkback on Xiaomi? all ways
Before explaining how to disable talkback on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO mobiles, let's briefly review what it is and how this tool works. Talkback is an accessibility feature that is built into Android devices, including Xiaomi phones. Has as purpose facilitate the use of the telephone to people with visual disabilities or low vision, by describing aloud what appears on the screen.
Let's give an example: if you activate the talkback and touch an icon on the mobile, it will tell you the name of the application and if it is selected or not. It will also tell you about notifications, messages, calls and any other information that is displayed on the device. Of course, for those who do not have visual problems, talkback is an unnecessary and even annoying function; but, For users with low vision or visual impairment, it is an indispensable tool.
Now, How do you activate talkback on the mobile? The long way is to go to Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack and tap the switch to turn it on. However, this function is also activated if you hold down the two volume keys for three seconds. That is how talkback is activated by mistake in most cases, perhaps when you have your cell phone in your pants pocket or in your bag or purse. So if you want to prevent this from happening, try that your mobile is not crowded with other things or stuck in a narrow place.
Using the volume key combination
Let us now explain how to disable talkback on Android, whether you have a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO mobile. Let's start by using the volume key combination, the same combination that triggered the feature by mistake. This is the quickest and easiest method to turn talkback on or off:
- Locate the volume keys that are on the side of the device and hold them down for 3 seconds, both at the same time.
- Then, confirm that you want to deactivate talkback by pressing the volume keys again for 3 seconds, both at the same time.
- Ready! That easy.
Disable talkback on Xiaomi using the Google Assistant
The second alternative to deactivate talkback on your Xiaomi mobile is using the Google Assistant. If the mobile talks to you, talk to it too! Basically you just have to open the assistant or say 'Ok Google' if you already have it set up. Then, give the command 'Disable talkback'. The Google Assistant will then ask you if you're sure, and you'll have to confirm your answer.
There is another option in case your version of MIUI does not support the Disable talkback function using voice assistant. Instead of directly asking the Google Assistant to turn off talkback, tell it to open accessibility settings. Once there, you have to choose the 'Vision' section and then disable the talkback function manually. In the next subtopic we explain how it is done.
Via System Settings
Finally, if you do not need or have mistakenly activated the talkback service on your Xiaomi mobile, you can disable it through System Settings. The route to find this function may vary depending on the mobile you have. But in all cases it is usually as follows:
- Open the 'Settings' app and look for the 'Additional settings' option.
- Tap on the 'Accessibility' section.
- Within the 'Accessibility' section you will see several sections (General, Vision, Hearing and Physical). Choose the second option, 'Vision'.
- Within this section, you will see the 'TalkBack' function. Move the cursor to the left to deactivate it.
As you can see, disabling talkback on Xiaomi phones is not a complicated process. You can use the volume key combination, Google Assistant or System Settings to do it quickly and easily. So the next time your phone suddenly starts talking, don't panic. You already have three alternatives to deactivate this function that is somewhat annoying.