How to shoot video without sound on Xiaomi: a complete guide for all models

Recording video without sound on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones can be necessary in a variety of situations, from creating quiet content for social networks to shooting lectures without noise. However, the standard Camera application does not always offer an obvious way to turn off the microphone. Many users mistakenly think that it requires root rights or complex manipulations, in fact, everything is much easier.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to record video without sound, including hidden camera settings, third-party apps, and even workarounds for older models: how to temporarily turn off the microphone, remove the sound after shooting, or use professional tools to fully control the audio track, and why some methods may not work on MIUI 14+ and how to get around it.

Spoiler: The most reliable way is not to look for the "Disable Sound" button in the camera settings (it's not there!), but to use a combination of system tools and free utilities. But everything in order.

1. Method: Disable the microphone through Android settings (without root)

Few people know, but Android 10+ (and thus MIUI 12-14) has a built-in microphone-restriction feature that works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO X5, and even the budget Redmi A2.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Find the Camera app (or com.android.camera in the list of all apps).
3. Go to Permits. → Microphone.
4. Select the option "Disallow" or "Only during use of the application" (then do not give access when shooting).

⚠️ Warning: After this shutdown, the microphone will be locked to all camera functions, including recording voice notes or video with sound. To return the audio, you will have to manually return the permission.

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If you're in your version MIUI There is no "Microphone" in the camera resolutions, try updating the firmware or use the method №3 with third-party applications.

This method does not require additional software, but it has a disadvantage: the next time the camera starts, the system can again request access to the microphone. №4.

2. Method: use of the "Professional Video" (MIUI Camera) mode

Newer versions of Xiaomi’s Camera app (starting with MIUI 13) have a hidden Professional Video mode where you can manually disable audio recording, a method suitable for flagships (Xiaomi 13, 14) and some mid-budget models (POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 Pro+).

Instructions:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Swipe your finger left across the screen to open the list of modes.
3. Select Video → Professional Video (or Pro Video in English firmware).
4. In the upper right corner, click on the gear icon (⚙️).
5. Find the sound recording switch and turn it off.

If you have an older model (like the Redmi Note 10), this mode may not be available, in which case you can try updating the Camera app via Google Play or using alternative methods from this article.

The advantage of this method is that there is no loss of video quality, since the sound is turned off at the software level, rather than deleted after the fact, but after leaving Pro Video mode, the settings are reset, and the sound will be recorded again.

Method 3: Third-party applications for shooting without sound

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't fit, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular programs and selected the two most reliable ones:

• 🎥 Open Camera is open source software that supports manual microphone shutdown, even on older Redmis. 7/8.
• 🎬 Filmic Pro is a professional video application (paid, but there is a trial version) that allows you to separately control the audio tracks.
• 🔇 Mute Camera – a specialized utility for recording video without sound (requires Android 8)+).

Let’s take a closer look at Open Camera, as it’s a free, open source solution:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open the settings (⚙️ → Audio control).
3. Activate the option of "Disable audio" (turn off the sound).
4. Go back to the shooting and start recording, the sound will not be recorded.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. GCam) can ignore microphone settings and record sound in any case.

If you don’t just need to turn off the sound, but replace it with background music, use apps like CapCut or KineMaster to edit after shooting.

4. Method: removal of sound after shooting (post-processing)

If the video is already sounded but you need to remove it, use one of these tools:

For maximum quality, we recommend using VLC on your computer:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and copy the video.
2. Open VLC, select Media → Convert / Save.
3. Add your video, click "Convert".
4. In profile, select H.264 + MP3 (MP4), Then click on the icon. 🔧 profile-wise.
5. Tab "Audio codec" → uncheck the box from Audio → save.

This is a good method if you need to keep the original video quality without transcoding, but for quick edits right on your phone, CapCut or InShot is more convenient.

5. Method: hardware shutdown of the microphone (for advanced)

If the software methods don't work (like custom firmware or old Xiaomi), you can physically turn off the microphone. It's a radical way, but it's guaranteed to work 100 percent.

Options:

• 🔌 Disabling the microphone through the engineering menu (does not work on all models):
• 🛠️ Disassembling the phone and brazing the microphone (requires soldering skills).
• 🔇 Use of a plug for microphone hole (temporary solution).

⚠️ Note: Entering the engineering menu can cause a reset or damage to the firmware if you change the wrong settings.

Make a backup copy of the data|Charge your phone at least 50%|Use a plastic mediator to disassemble|Do not touch the motherboard with metal objects-->

If you are still going to do a showdown, remember:

On most Xiaomi microphones, it is located next to the speaker and Type-C connector.

- Spraying the microphone will deprive you of the opportunity to use voice assistants and calls in the headset.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key pros and cons of each method in one table:

For most users, the best option is a combination of methods. №1 and №3: Turn off the microphone in Android settings for permanent use and keep Open Camera on hand in case flexibility is needed.

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If you need to shoot video without sound right now, use Open Camera, which is the most versatile and secure way to shoot video, running on 99% of Xiaomi devices.

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