How to shoot videos and listen to music at the same time on Xiaomi: all the ways 2026

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones block simultaneous music playback and video recording by default — the system automatically mutes tracks when the camera starts. This is a standard Android limitation related to the allocation of CPU resources and the prevention of audio stream conflicts. However, you can bypass it in at least 5 ways: through hidden MIUI settings, third-party applications or even physical modification of audio routes.

Many Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T users face this problem when shooting tittoks, streams or video blogs, where background music is a must-have element of content. In this article, we will discuss all current methods, including those that work without root rights and do not require complex manipulations. Importantly, some solutions may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the device model.

Before you start settings, check the firmware version in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have MIUI 14 based on Android 13/14, some ways may require additional steps due to Google’s tightening security policy.

Why does Xiaomi block music when shooting videos?

The restriction on simultaneous music playback and video recording is not a whim of Xiaomi, but a consequence of the Android architecture. The system allocates audio streams according to priorities: recording the microphone (for example, for video) automatically gets the highest priority, and background music is muted.

• 🎤 Avoid overlaying sounds (for example, music should not be recorded on video instead of voice)
• 📱 Reduce the load on the processor (video encoding) + Decoding music requires a lot of resources)
• 🔋 Save battery power (simultaneous operation of the camera and audio player discharges the battery on the battery) 20-30% faster)

On the iPhone, this problem is solved at the iOS level - the system can mix audio streams on the fly. Xiaomi (as on other Android devices) this functionality is not by default, but you can add it software or hardware.

Fun fact: some Black Shark models (a gaming sub-brand of Xiaomi) have the restriction removed out of the box, probably because of their focus on streamers and gamers. If you have a Black Shark 5 Pro or newer, just try to play music on YouTube Music and start shooting — the sound should not be lost.

Method 1: Using Screen Recording (without root)

The simplest method that works on MIUI 12-14 is to record the screen with the sound on, in which case the system perceives the audio stream as part of the video capture, not as background music.

Instructions:

1. Open the app you want to play music in (such as Spotify or VC Music).
2. Run the track and roll the app.
3. Open the Notification Panel → Screen recording (or Settings → Additional → Screen recording).
4. Turn on the "Record Sound" option and select the Media source (not Microphone).
5. Start recording, then open the camera and shoot the video.

⚠️ Note: Some models (Redmi 10 and older) may have music distorted by audio driver conflict, and if the sound breaks, try reducing the bitrate of the recording in the screen recording settings.

Download music offline (so it doesn’t get interrupted)

Disable notifications (will not be recorded on video)

Check the free space (video weighs 2-3 times more than usual)

Secure the recording control panel (so as not to accidentally close it)-->

Method 2: Applications for audio mixing

If you need to shoot music videos without a screen recording, third-party apps that “cheat” the system, passing the music as system sounds, will help.

• 🎵 SoundAssistant (from Samsung, but works on the same platform) MIUI) — It allows you to separate the volume of media and notifications.
• 🔊 AudioMix – mixes sound from microphone and music in real time (requires Android 10)+).
• 🎧 Musicolet – a player with the function of “Background Play”, which bypasses the restrictions MIUI.

Let’s look at the example of SoundAssistant:

1. Download APK from APKMirror (on Google Play, the app is only available for Samsung).
2. Launch the application and give all permissions (including Settings → Special Features → SoundAssistant).
3. Enable the option "Separate App Sound".
4. Open the music player, then roll it up and start the camera.

💡 If the music is still muted, try playing it through YouTube Music in the web version (open the site in Chrome and add to the home screen as a "Site") PWA). Web Players Often Bypass the Restrictions of Native Apps.

Method 3: Change audio configuration via ADB (for advanced)

If you're technically manipulative, you can manually prioritize audio streams through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that doesn't require root, but requires connecting the phone to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open the terminal and type in: adb shell settings put global. force_use_media_audio_focus 0
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: This command disables forced focusing of audio, which can lead to overlay of sounds in other scenarios (e.g. during calls).If problems arise after the changes, return the setting by the command:

adb shell settings put global force_use_media_audio_focus 1

Method 4: Physical separation of audio streams (via Bluetooth)

One of the most reliable ways is to play music through Bluetooth headphones or speakers, and shoot video from the built-in microphone, in which case the system perceives the audio streams as separate (one goes to Bluetooth, the other to record).

How to set up:

1. Connect a Bluetooth device to your phone (headphones, speakers, or even a second phone).
2. Run music on a connected device (for example, via Spotify on the Mi Band smartwatch).
3. Open the camera on Xiaomi and start shooting – music will play via Bluetooth, and sound will be recorded from the microphone of the phone.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🎧 No overlaying of sounds (music is not recorded on video).
• 🔋 Minimum load on the processor.
• 📱 It works on all versions. MIUI free-of-setting.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Bluetooth 5.0+ (For example, in Xiaomi 12S Ultra, there may be a delay of up to 200 ms. To sync music and video, shoot with a margin and then crop the beginning in the editor (for example, in CapCut).

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If you don’t have Bluetooth headphones, you can use the second smartphone as a speaker: connect it via Bluetooth to the main device and play music through it.

Method 5: Custom core firmware (root only)

For users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, there is a radical solution – installing a custom core (for example, FrancoKernel or ElementalX), which allows you to flexibly configure audio routes.

Important: This method voids the warranty and can lead to a device blink if installed incorrectly. Use only if you are confident in your actions.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Fix the kernel with support for Audio Mods (for example, Perseus for Snapdragon devices).
4. In the EX Kernel Manager settings, activate the option "Disable Audio Focus".

Once rebooted, the system will stop muting music while shooting videos, an added bonus: some cores allow you to adjust EQ (equalizer) separately for the microphone and speakers.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your Xiaomi model, MIUI version and readiness for technical manipulation.

For most users, the optimal solution would be SoundAssistant or Bluetooth. If you need professional quality (for example, for streams), consider an ADB or custom core.

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On Xiaomi with Android 13+ (MIUI 14), some methods may require additional permissions due to Google’s Scoped Storage policy.If the app doesn’t work, check your file access settings in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Storage.

FAQ: Frequent questions