How to shoot video on the screen Xiaomi: full instruction

Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones offer users powerful tools to create content right out of the box. One of the most popular features remains the built-in screen recording, which allows you to capture any process that occurs on the display without installing third-party applications, this is especially true for gamers who create reviews or teachers who record educational materials.

Unlike older versions of Android, which required root rights or complex ADB manipulation, the MIUI and the new HyperOS are deeply integrated into the system. However, to get quality video with sound, you need to adjust the settings correctly before shooting. In this article, we will discuss all the subtleties of working with the built-in recorder.

You can learn how to activate hidden resolution settings, how to record internal system sound and voice through a microphone at the same time, and how to avoid common bugs that lead to a black screen when recording video.

Where to find and how to start the screen recording function

The first thing that you need to do for a smartphone owner is to locate the standard system app, which is called Screenshots or Screenshots in most regions, and has an icon that looks like a scissor or a camera, and you can find it by searching the desktop or in the Tools folder, and that's where the switch we want to use is hidden.

When you start the app, you'll see the bottom bar with buttons, and we're interested in the option of Screen Recording. When you first click, the system can request permission to access media files and microphones, which is a requirement for the function to work properly, and without these permissions, the recording will either not start or will go without audio.

There's also a quick way to activate through the notification curtain. You swipe top-down twice to reveal the full list of quick settings. If the Screen Record icon isn't there, click on a pencil or three dots in the menu corner, find the corresponding icon in the list of available widgets, and drag it to the active panel. Now you can launch in one click.

It's important to understand that the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version. On older versions of MIUI 12 and MIUI 13, the logic is similar, but the layout of menu items can vary. In the newest HyperOS, Xiaomi has unified the design to make the management more intuitive.

Customization of quality, permission and personnel frequency

Before you start shooting gameplay or showing the interface, it is critical to set the right settings. By default, the system can choose the average values to save space, but for quality content, you should change them. To do this, in the Screenshots app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.

Here you'll find the video quality section. This is where the basic customization magic happens. The standard resolution can be set to 1080p, but if your screen supports 120Hz or 144Hz, you should think about raising your frame rate for a smoother picture. However, remember that high settings require more CPU resources.

Let’s look at the parameters that affect the final file:

• 🎥 Permission: Choose 1080p Or higher, if the smartphone model allows. 720p It may be the optimal balance.
• 📺 Frame rate: 30 fps is enough for tutorials, but for dynamic games it is better to set 60 fps.
• 💾 Bitrate: the higher the value, the better the quality, but the greater the weight of the file. 12-16 Mbps for FullHD.
• 📐 Orientation: You can fix portrait or landscape mode so that the video doesn’t flip when you turn the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Set maximum parameters (2K, 60fps, High bitrate on budget models of the Redmi Note series can lead to a fall FPS in games and overheating of the device during a long session.

You can also select a save format in the settings. MP4 is usually available, which is compatible with all players, and sometimes GIFs for short animations without sound. For full-length video, always choose MP4.

Sound: microphone and system sound

One of the hardest questions is how to record sound. Android has strict limits on how to capture audio. The Xiaomi screen recording app has three main microphone modes that appear immediately after you press the record button before you start the timer.

The first mode is "No Sound." The video is silent. The second mode is "Microphone." In this case, the phone will record all the external sounds: your voice, the keyboard noise, the barking of the dog. The third mode is "System Sound and Microphone." This is a unique feature of modern versions of MIUI, allowing you to write pure sound from the application (music, dialogue in the game) simultaneously with your comment.

To activate simultaneous recording, follow the following steps:

1. Start the screen recording function.
2. In the floating window that appears, click on the microphone icon.
3. Select System Sound and Microphone (Speaker and microphone icon together).

If you're recording videos for YouTube or TikTok, using an external microphone via a 3.5mm connector or Bluetooth headset may give you a better result, but the system sound will still be written clean. However, when using Bluetooth headphones in "Mic Only" mode, the system sound may not be written due to A2DP profile limitations.

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To record sound from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) often requires a "System Sound" mode, as they use secure audio channels that block recording through a regular microphone.

Using Game Turbo for Gamers

For mobile gamers, Xiaomi has developed a dedicated Game Turbo module that is not just an accelerator, but also a powerful streaming and recording tool. When you run a game through Game Turbo, a special swipe panel appears on the side.

There's a separate recording button on the Game Turbo menu, which often has more functionality than the standard one, and you can put a front-facing camera over the game (picture-in-picture mode), which is ideal for reactive content, and you can also have face filters and real-time voice changes.

The advantages of recording through Game Turbo:

• 🚀 Optimization: The system prioritizes resources for the game, minimizing the lags when recording.
• 🎨 Overlays: the ability to draw on screen or add stickers while recording.
• 📹 Front Cam: built-in support for player face recording without third-party software.

To configure this feature, open the Security app, scroll down to Game Turbo, click on the settings (cogs) and find the Recording Settings section. Here you can set the video quality separately for games, which may differ from the system settings.

Comparison of recording characteristics in different versions of MIUI

Screen recording functionality has evolved with shell updates, and owners of different models may have different features, and below is a chart showing the key differences.

As you can see from the table, newer versions of the OS provide much more control over the process. If you have an old smartphone that does not receive updates, the functionality can be limited to basic recording of the screen without the sound of the system.

Third-party alternatives and their disadvantages

Despite the built-in tool, some users are looking for alternatives on Google Play, and popular apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen do offer additional features, such as drawing on the screen in real time or streaming on a PC.

However, they have significant disadvantages compared to Xiaomi’s native solution: First, they consume more RAM, which can cause frizzes in heavy games; second, free versions often contain ads or watermarks; and third, they can conflict with the optimization of the MIUI battery.

Using third-party software makes sense only in two cases:

1. You need specific features that are not in the system (e.g., WebM writing).
2. Your version of Android is extremely old and does not support system recording.

In other cases, the built-in Xiaomi recorder is the best choice, providing better stability and integration with the device’s file system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Embedded screen recording on Xiaomi is a powerful tool that, when properly set up in resolution and sound, allows you to create professional quality content without losing device performance.