Xiaomi Video Tools: A Complete Guide to the Opportunities of the Ecosystem

Xiaomiโ€™s ecosystem has long since ceased to be associated with smartphones, with advanced multimedia TVs, action cameras, smart speakers with video calling, and content processing software being branded, but what exactly is hidden under the term โ€œXiaomi video toolsโ€? Itโ€™s not a standalone application, but a whole range of hardware and software solutions integrated into the companyโ€™s devices.

For the average user, such tools can go unnoticed โ€“ for example, the built-in video editor in the video. MIUI Or "Cinema" mode on Mi TVs TV. For professionals and enthusiasts, this is a chance to get advanced features without buying expensive hardware. In this article, we will discuss in detail what tools Xiaomi offers, how they work on different devices and how to use them with maximum efficiency.

Xiaomiโ€™s approach is cross-platform, with video tools synchronized between smartphones, TVs, and even smart lights (like lighting for shooting), which means you can start editing the video on a Redmi Note 13 Pro smartphone.+, Continue on the Pad 6 tablet, and finish with a view on the Mi TV Q2 75" and all settings will be saved, but to take advantage of these features, you need to know where and how to look for them.

Itโ€™s important to understand that not all tools are available on all devices, for example, Dolby Vision mode for shooting videos is only available in the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphones, and the feature is also available on all devices. AI-Real-time retouches in the Mi series TV We've put together a checklist of key-function devices so you don't have to guess what your technology is doing.

1. Built-in video tools in Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI (or HyperOS in the new models) are equipped with an arsenal of tools for shooting and processing video, most of them are hidden in the standard Camera application, but there are separate utilities, such as a Video Editor or Clone of applications (for simultaneous streaming to several services).

One of the key benefits is support for professional video modes. 13T Pro, 14 Ultra available:

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Log profile for post-processing (the ability to adjust the color profile in Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro)
  • ๐Ÿ” Manual focus with picking (lighting areas in focus)
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Histogram and zebra patterns for exposure control
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Entry in 8K@24fps (Starting with Xiaomi 12S Ultra)

For owners of budget models (Redmi 12, POCO X5) Basic but useful functions are available:

  • ๐ŸŽญ Effects. AR (Masks, filters in real time)
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Video Stabilization (including Sport Shootingยป)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Double recording (simultaneously with the main and front camera)

Special attention should be paid to the regime of โ€œCinemaโ€ (Camera). โ†’ More. โ†’ It automatically adjusts the color profile to the kinematic style, adds smooth transitions between scenes and even generates a soundtrack based on video analysis.

๐Ÿ“Š What Xiaomi Camera Feature Do You Use Most Often?
Primary camera photo
Videos in 4K
Mode "Cinema"
AR-effects
Other

2. Video editing software

Xiaomi offers two main tools for video editing: built-in video editor MIUI/HyperOS Mi Video (formerly known as Mi Video Editor) is free, but has different features.

Video Editor (available at Gallery) โ†’ Edit โ†’ Video) suitable for quick editing:

  • โœ‚๏ธ Cutting, gluing clips
  • ๐ŸŽต Add music from Xiaomi library (licensed tracks)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Text overlays and stickers
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Normalization of sound (automatic volume alignment)

Mi Video (downloaded separately from the Mi App Store) expands the options:

  • ๐ŸŽž๏ธ Multi-track editing (up to 4 video and audio tracks)
  • ๐ŸŽญ Transition effects (attenuation, shift, rotation)
  • ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Color correction (white balance, contrast setting)
  • ๐Ÿ“ค Exports to 4K (watermarked)

Both editors support AI-function:

  • ๐Ÿค– Automontage (creating a video from a photo / video on a template)
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speech recognition (automatic subtitling generation)
  • ๐Ÿ‘ค Removal of background (to create the effect of "chromakeyยป)

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If you need to quickly crop your video for TikTok or Reels, use the Quick Export function in Mi Video: select the 9:16 format and the app will automatically crop the frame for vertical video.

3. Video tools in Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV)

Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV The Q, Master, X Pro are not only high-quality screens, but also software tools for working with video, the main difference from smartphones is the focus on viewing and streaming, not shooting.

Key functions:

  • ๐Ÿ“บ AI Master Picture โ€“ automatic optimization of pictures for the genre of content (film, sports, games)
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Game Mode โ€“ Reduced latency to 8ms for streamers
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Dolby Atmos โ€“ surround sound for immersive viewing
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Built-in Chromecast โ€“ streaming video from your phone without lags

For streamers and gamers useful:

  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Mixer of sound - separate volume control of the game and microphone
  • ๐Ÿ“น Picture-in-Picture (PiP) โ€“ displaying the camera on top of the gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Automatic switching HDR โ€” signal-based adaptation

Xiaomi TVs feature support for Dolby Vision IQ, This is a device that analyzes the lighting in the room and adjusts the brightness of the screen, which is especially important for watching videos at different times of the day. โ†’ Picture โ†’ Dolby Vision โ†’ Dolby Vision IQ.

How to turn on the Mode "Cinema" on Mi TV?
1. Open Settings. โ†’ Picture โ†’ Picture modes. 2. Select the Cinema. 3. Activate. AI Master Picture for automatic contrast and color reproduction settings. 4. For better sound, turn on Dolby Atmos in Settings โ†’ Sound.

4. Action cameras and additional gadgets

Xiaomi has several devices that are specialized for video shooting:

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K โ€” Budgetary analogue of GoPro with support 4K@30fps and electronic stabilization
  • ๐Ÿ“ท Xiaomi Mi 360ยฐ Camera โ€“ Camera for panoramic video shooting (used with Mi Home for smart home)
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp โ€“ a lamp with adjustable color temperature for streaming

The Mi Action Camera supports:

  • ๐Ÿ„ Extreme mode - ultra-wide viewing angle (170)ยฐ) and shaking protection
  • ๐ŸŒŠ Waterproof up to 30 meters (with a cover)
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Voice control (Teams "Record", "Stop", "Photosยป)

For streamers and bloggers useful Xiaomi Mi Webcam 1080P โ€” It's a webcam with autofocus and noise cancellation. USB-C and compatible with OBS Studio, Zoom, Twitch. AI-chip that automatically crops the face and removes the background.

Charge the battery to 100%|Install a memory card (minimum Class 10)|Enable stabilization in settings|Check the tightness of the case (for underwater photography)|Formatting a map in the camera (FAT32)

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5. Hidden functions and life hacks

Many of Xiaomiโ€™s tools are not advertised, but they make video work a lot easier. Here are a few:

1. The mode of โ€œProfessional microphoneโ€ in smartphones

In Xiaomi models 13/14 The series has a hidden feature to improve sound when you're shooting a video:

  1. Open the camera. โ†’ Settings (โš™๏ธ) โ†’ Video sound.
  2. Choose a professional microphone.
  3. Turn on Noise Reduction and Voice Enhancement.

This reduces background noise (wind, street) and makes the voice clearer.

2. Screencasting from TV to smartphone

If you need to record gameplay or stream with Mi TV, Use the Mi Screen Mirroring feature:

  1. On TV: Settings โ†’ Connection and sharing โ†’ Mi Screen Mirroring.
  2. On a smartphone: Settings โ†’ Connection and Sharing โ†’ Screen Transfer.
  3. Select the TV from the list and start recording the screen on the phone.

3. AI-gallery-correction

V MIUI 14+ And HyperOS is a tool. AI Color, which automatically improves the colors in the video:

  1. Open the video to the Gallery.
  2. Press Edit. โ†’ Colour.
  3. Choose. AI Color and wait for processing.

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Professional microphone in Xiaomi smartphones works only when connecting an external microphone through the phone. USB-C Without an external microphone, the effect will be minimal.

6. Compatibility with third-party services

Xiaomi tools integrate well with popular streaming and editing platforms, such as:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ OBS Studio - Mi TVs TV You can use it as a second streaming monitor via Mi Screen Mirroring.
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Adobe Premiere Rush โ€“ Videos shot on Xiaomi in Log profile are easily imported for professional processing.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Twitch/YouTube โ€” Integrated Game mode on TVs reduces latency to 8 MS, which is critical for streamers.

For owners of Xiaomi smart devices (such as Mi Band or Mi Smart Clock), you can synchronize notifications with streaming platforms. For example, you can set up an alert on Mi Band 8 about new donations on Twitch through the Mi Fitness app.

Important: Some features require devices to be linked to a single Mi Account, for example, both devices must be authorized under the same account to transfer video from the camera to the TV.

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If you're streaming with Mi TV, Use the Game Mode (Settings) โ†’ Picture โ†’ It turns off post-processing of video, reducing latency to a minimum.

7.Comparing Xiaomi tools with competitors

To see how competitive Xiaomiโ€™s tools are, compare them to similar solutions from Samsung, Apple and GoPro:

FunctionXiaomiSamsungAppleGoPro
Shooting in 8Kโœ… (Xiaomi 14 Ultra)โœ… (Galaxy S23 Ultra)โœ… (iPhone 15 Pro)โŒ (max. 5.3K)
Log profile for installationโœ… (MI Log)โœ… (S-Log3)โœ… (ProRes Log)โœ… (GoPro Log)
Built-in video editorโœ… (Mi Video)โœ… (Samsung Video Editor)โŒ (iMovie only)โŒ (only Quik)
AI-video stabilizationโœ… (HyperMotion)โœ… (Super Steady)โœ… (Cinematic Mode)โœ… (HyperSmooth 6.0)
Streaming from TVโœ… (Mi Screen Mirroring)โœ… (Smart View)โŒ (only AirPlay)โŒ

An important nuance: only Xiaomi and Samsung offer full-fledged built-in video editors without the need to download third-party applications, Apple needs to use iMovie for this, and GoPro has Quik, which is less functional.

Another advantage of Xiaomi is cross-platform, for example, you can start editing videos on your smartphone, save the project in the Mi Cloud, and finish on the Xiaomi Pad 6 tablet. Apple has similar synchronization only in the Apple ecosystem, and Samsung has with limitations.

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

When working with Xiaomi video tools, users experience common mistakes, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

1.The video lags when edited in Mi Video

โš ๏ธ Note: If you are slowing down when editing videos in Mi Video, check: ๐Ÿ“ฑ Free memory โ€“ the application needs at least 2 GB of free space. ๐Ÿ”„ App Version โ€“ Update Mi Video to the latest version in the Mi App Store. ๐Ÿ“Š Video resolution โ€“ for smooth operation, reduce the resolution to 1080p export-setting.

2 Dolby Vision does not work on the Mi TV

โš ๏ธ Note: If the TV does not play video in Dolby Vision, make sure that the TV is not playing video: ๐Ÿ”Œ Signal source (e.g. Apple) TV or NVIDIA Shield supports Dolby Vision. ๐Ÿ“บ The settings of the TV are enabled Dolby Vision (Settings) โ†’ Picture โ†’ Dolby Vision). ๐Ÿ”„ Used. HDMI 2.1 cable 4K@120Hz).

3.Xiaomi Action Camera Does Not Store Video

If the Mi Action Camera doesn't record videos:

  1. Check the memory card โ€“ it should be formatted FAT32 class UHS-I U3.
  2. Format the map directly in the camera (Settings) โ†’ Format).
  3. Update the camera firmware through the Mi Home app.

4. No sound when shooting video on a smartphone

If the microphone is not working:

  1. Check if the microphone hole is covered with a cover or finger.
  2. Reboot your smartphone โ€“ sometimes it helps to reset the audio driver.
  3. Turn on the Professional microphone in the camera settings (see section 5).

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After the update MIUI/HyperOS missing camera functions (for example, Log profile), reset the camera settings: โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Camera. โ†’ Warehouse โ†’ Clear the data.

Can Xiaomi shoot ProRes videos like on iPhone?
No, Xiaomi doesnโ€™t support ProRes, but thereโ€™s an alternative to the flagship models (Xiaomi 14 Ultra โ€” MI Log, which allows you to record video with a wide dynamic range for subsequent color correction. MI Log is converted into DNG via Mi Video Editor.
How to transfer video from Xiaomi to your computer without losing quality?
Use one of the ways: Cable: Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB-C, Select the File Transfer Mode (MTP) And copy the video. Over Wi-Fi: Turn on Mi Share. โ†’ Connection and sharing โ†’ Mi Share) and send the file to your computer. Through the cloud: Upload the video to Mi Cloud or Google Drive, then download to your PC. โš ๏ธ Avoid Bluetooth transmission โ€“ this compresses video!
Does Xiaomi TVs support screen recording?
Yes, but only Google models. TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 For recording: Connect an external drive (flash drive) to the port USB. Open the Settings. โ†’ The device โ†’ Screen recording. Select the source (e.g, HDMI 1) and start recording. Limitations: Maximum recording permission โ€” 1080p. The sound is recorded only from built-in speakers (not from the HDMI).
How to turn on night mode when shooting video on Xiaomi?
Night mode for video is available on smartphones with Snapdragon chipset 8 Gen 2 and newer (Xiaomi) 13 Pro, 14 Ultra. To activate it: Open the Camera app. Go to Video mode. Tap the icon. ๐ŸŒ™ (Night mode) on the top menu. Lock your smartphone on a tripod, and you can get artifacts from your hands. โš ๏ธ In night mode, video is recorded with maximum resolution. 1080p@30fps.
Can I use Xiaomi Mi? TV stream-monitor?
Yes, but with reservations: ๐Ÿ“บ Connect the TV to the PC via HDMI (port HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz). ๐ŸŽฎ Enable Game Mode (Settings) โ†’ Picture โ†’ Game mode) to reduce delay. ๐Ÿ”Š To transmit sound from PC to TV, use HDMI ARC Limitations: Input lag - minimum 8 MS (good for streams, but not for eSports) No support G-Sync/FreeSync (There may be a noticeable twitching in dynamic scenes).