How to shoot video without sound on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Why Xiaomi Records the Default Sound and How to Fix It

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) record audio with video by default – this is the standard behavior of MIUI firmware. The manufacturer believes that the audio track makes videos more “live”, but in practice this often interferes: background noise spoils quality, and in some cases, sound is not necessary at all (for example, for titoks with music or stop motion video). Fortunately, you can turn off the microphone when shooting in several ways – from built-in settings to third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of MIUI (12 to 15), including hidden features and workarounds for older models. Also explain why sometimes sound is still recorded - even after turning it off - and how to fix it. If you are shooting videos for social networks, editing or just want to save space on the memory card (audio takes up to 30% of the file size), this guide will help you set up the camera correctly.

⚠️ Important: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) post-update MIUI 15 standard ways to turn off the sound may not work, so you'll have to use alternative methods, which we've described below.

Method 1: Turn off the sound in the standard Camera app

The easiest way is to use the built-in settings of the Camera app, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the model.

1. Open the Camera app and switch to Video mode (usually swipe left or tap on the camera icon).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll through the list to the Video Sound section (or Microphone on some models).
4. Switch the slider to the off position. or uncheck next to the Sound Record.

If there is no such item, try another way:

• 📱 In video mode, tap the screen to make additional buttons appear.
• 🔇 Find the microphone icon (usually in the top menu) and click on it – it should cross out.
• 🎥 In some models (for example, POCO F5) You need to hold your finger on the screen for 2 seconds to appear context menu with the option No sound.

Open application "Camera" in video mode|Found an icon settings (⚙️)|The "Video Sound" item is translated to "Off."|A test video was made to verify-->

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12T Pro and some other flagships after updating to MIUI 14.0.5+ This method can only work for the main camera, and when shooting on the front or ultra-wide sound is sometimes recorded automatically, in which case use Method 3.

Method 2: Use of the "Promotion" mode

If the standard settings do not have the option to turn off the microphone, try to activate Pro Mode. It is available on most Xiaomi mid- and premium devices (for example, Redmi K60, Xiaomi 13, POCO X5 Pro).

1. Open the Camera and swipe left to Professional Video (or Pro Video) mode.
2. In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ⚙️ (setting).
3. Find the Audio section and select Disable or External microphone (no).
4. Set the settings by clicking Ready or Save.

The advantage of this method is that you can further adjust bitrate, resolution and FPS, which is useful for editing, for example, if you are shooting for YouTube or TikTok, we recommend you install:

• 🎞️ Permission: 1920×1080 (Full HD) or 3840×2160 (4K), if the model allows.
• 📊 Bitrate: 50 Mbps for Full HD or 100 Mbps for 4K.
• 🔄 FPS: 30 or 60 (depending on the scenario).

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If there is no option to turn off the sound in Pro Video mode, try recording the test clip with the microphone first, and then removing the audio track in any video editor (such as CapCut or InShot).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Civi 3 and some other models, after leaving Pro Video, the audio settings may reset. To avoid this, save the user profile: click on the icon 📁 in the upper right corner and select Save the current settings.

Method 3: Third-party applications for shooting without sound

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, on MIUI 15 or budget models like Redmi A2), use third-party cameras.

We recommend the Open Camera, which is free, no ads, and works even on the old Redmi 5/6.

1. Download Open Camera from Google Play.
2. Open the app and go to Settings → Video Settings.
3. Find the item Record the sound and uncheck the tick.
4. Return to video mode – the microphone icon must be crossed out.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14/15 Android 13+ Some applications (such as Filmic Pro) require permission to record system audio. → Annexes → Permits → Special access → Record the sound and turn on the slider for the desired software.

Method 4: Disconnect the microphone at the system level (for advanced)

If you need to completely block audio recording in all applications (not just the camera), you can turn off the microphone via ADB or engineering menus, a technique that works for MIUI 13-15, but requires a computer or root rights.

Method 1: Through ADB (without root)

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output_enabled 0
3. Reset the device.

Method 2: Engineering menu (MediaTek only)

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##36446337###.
2. Go to Hardware Testing → Audio → Mic Test.
3. Select Disable Mic (some models require a password: 1234 or 0000).

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Turning off the microphone via ADB or the engineering menu is valid for all applications, including calls. To return the sound, repeat the command with 1 instead of 0 or reset the audio settings.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13T And other Android 13 models, after you turn off the microphone, you may lose the sound in Google Assistant and voice notes. → Sound. → Voice input and restart the service.

Method 5: Remove the sound after shooting (if nothing helps)

If the video is already recorded with sound, and you can't reshoot it, delete the audio track in the editor.

• 🎬 CapCut: Free, there are templates for TikTok/Reels. To remove sound: Import → Select video → Press the audio track. → Delete.
• 📱 InShot: It's good for quick editing. Open the video, tap the speaker icon, and move the slider to the left.
• 💻 Shotcut (PC): Open the project, right-click on the audio track and select Disconnect, then delete.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 15, the built-in Video Editor (from Google Photos) allows you to remove sound in 2 clicks: open video → Edit → Sound → Delete audio.

If you want to maintain the original quality, use FFmpeg via Termux:

pkg install ffmpeg


ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v copy -an output_mute.mp4

This command copies the video track without recoding, removing only the sound. output_mute.mp4 It will be identical in quality to the original, but without audio.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the audio is turned off in the settings, Xiaomi users encounter bugs. Consider typical cases and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12S Ultra and other flagship Leica cameras, when shooting in Leica Authentic mode, you can't turn off the sound -- that's a firmware restriction. Switch to standard video mode.

Built-in camera settings|Pro Video mode|Third-party applications (Open Camera, etc.)|Delete the sound after shooting.|Another way.-->

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