How to Record Videos on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide from Basic Settings to Advanced Features

Why you need to set up a video on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones are not just phone calls, but full-fledged multimedia studios in your pocket. Cameras of the latest models (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) Support video recording in resolution up to 8K, They have stabilization, night modes, and even Dolby Vision, but even with that arsenal, many users get blurry, dark, or shaky videos, simply because they don't know how to set up the camera properly before shooting.

This article is not about “just press the record button” but you’ll find specific tips for choosing permissions, setting focus, using professional modes, and even editing tips right on your phone. And then we'll look at some of the common mistakes that make Xiaomi videos worse than they could be, like, did you know that recording in the video is a very different way? 4K@60fps Does some models automatically turn off stabilization? Or that night mode works differently when you're shooting video than it does in photos?

Whether you're making TikTok videos, recording family moments, or streaming, after reading this article, your videos will become sharper, brighter, and more professional. Let's start with the simplest: how to turn on video recording on Xiaomi at all.

Basic ways to run video on Xiaomi

Even if you've never shot a video on a smartphone before, you can start recording on Xiaomi in 2 seconds. Here are the three fastest ways:

• 📱 Using the standard Camera app: Open the app, swipe right (or click on the camera icon in the lower right corner), then tap on the red recording button, POCO F5) First, you need to select the video mode in the lower menu.
• 🔘 Voice Assistant: Say “OK, Google, start recording video” (if the assistant is enabled) or use the Hey Xiaomi command, record video on models with a video. MIUI 14+.
• 🔧 Quick settings: add the Camera widget to the home screen or notification panel to start shooting in one tap. → Widgets → Find the camera and drag it.

On most Xiaomi devices (except for budget lines like Redmi) A2) The video recording button is next to the photo capture button, but sometimes it changes its location depending on the orientation of the phone. For example, if you hold the smartphone horizontally, the video camera icon can move to the bottom left corner.

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 13 and older, when you first run a video, you may get a request to access the microphone. If you refuse, the video will be recorded without sound! To fix this later, go to Settings. → Annexes → Camera. → Permits and enable access to the microphone.

If the Suddenly video recording button is missing from the camera interface, chances are you are in one of the specialized modes (like Portrait or Panorama).

Camera settings for high-quality video recording

By default, Xiaomi's camera shoots video in auto mode, which is suitable for most situations, but does not reveal the full potential of the device. To get really good quality, you need to manually adjust several key parameters.

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And these parameters determine how clear and smooth the video is (⚙️ → Video settings you will see several options:

• 🎞️ 1080p (Full HD) @30fps — It's a universal mode for most tasks, it's social media, it doesn't overload memory.
• 🎥 4K @30fps — Better balance between quality and file size, ideal for taking pictures of landscapes or important events.
• 🏎️ 1080p @60fps or 4K @60fps — For dynamic scenes (sports, fast movements), but note that on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) upon 4K@60fps Electronic stabilization is shut down!
• 🌌 720p @960fps — Slow-mo (only available on flagships) 13 Pro, POCO F4 GT).

Important: The higher the resolution and frame rate, the more space the video takes up. 4K@60fps can weigh up 600–800 MB, whereas 1080p@30fps — near 150–200 MB.

Image stabilization

Trembling video is one of the most common problems, and Xiaomi has three types of stabilization:

If you are shooting videos while you are moving (for example, from a car), you should use ultra-stabilization, but be prepared for the fact that the field of view will narrow.

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Stabilization is included (if you remove from your hands)|

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Notifications are disabled (so that no audio signals are disturbed)|

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Professional modes and hidden functions

If you want to get the most out of Xiaomi’s camera, standard video mode won’t be enough. This section contains hidden features that aren’t mentioned in the official instructions, but that can radically improve your videos.

1. Pro Video Mode (for experienced users)

Available on most mid- and high-end models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro. To enable it:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Swipe up or click on More (three dots/lines).
3. Select Pro Video or Video Pro mode.

In this mode, you can manually configure:

• 🔆 Shutter speed (useful for shooting in dark rooms or creating a blurring effect of movement).
• 🎯 Focus (for example, for macro photography or background blurring).
• 🔊 Sound level (can reduce wind noise or increase voice).
• 🌡️ White balance (for natural flowers under artificial lighting).

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13) in Pro Video mode, recording in the format is available LOG, This allows you to adjust colors flexibly during installation.

2 Night video (Night Video)

Many people think that night mode works only for photos, but on Xiaomi it is also available for video!

1. Go to video mode.
2. Click on the icon. 🌙 (usually on the top menu).
3. Wait until the camera adapts to the lighting (it can take 1-2 seconds).

Note: Night mode when shooting video has limitations:

• It only works in 1080p@30fps.
• There may be a “soap effect” (noise) when moving.
• On budget models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) No nighttime video mode.

⚠️ Warning: When shooting in the dark, avoid using digital zoom, which increases noise, or approach the subject with a wide-angle camera.

3. Double recording (simultaneously with the main and front camera)

Dual Video allows you to capture videos from both the main camera and the selfie camera, and then combine them into a single video, which is convenient for bloggers who want to show both themselves and what is happening around them.

1. Open the video mode.
2. Click on the icon. 🔄 (or "Double Video" on the menu).
3. Select the location of the small window (you can drag and drop with your finger).

The finished video will be saved in the same file as the picture-in-picture. Note that this mode does not work stabilization for the selfie camera.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with the most advanced camera, you can get bad video without considering a few key points: Here are 5 of the most common mistakes Xiaomi users make and how to fix them:

1. Vertical video for horizontal platforms

So it's very convenient to shoot video vertically, but if you upload it to YouTube, or to a TV or to a projector, you'll see black fields on the sides.

• 📺 For YouTube/TikTok/Instagram Reels remove vertically (resolution) 1080×1920).
• 🎬 For movies, streams, presentations – horizontally (1920×1080 or 3840×2160).
• 🔄 If you want to make vertical video horizontal, use apps like CapCut or InShot (the “Canvas Filling” function»).

2. Overexposed or dark footage

Auto exposure on Xiaomi does not always cope with contrasting scenes (for example, shooting against the sun).

• 🔆 Press the screen and hold your finger to capture the exposure.
• 📉 In Pro Video mode, manually reduce the value EV (exposure correction) by 0.3–0.7 for bright scenes.
• 🌄 Use it. HDR-Mode (if available), but remember that it can create "ghost" artifacts when moving.

3. Wind noise or muffled sound

Xiaomi's microphones are sensitive to wind and background, to improve sound:

• 🎤 Enable Voice Amplification mode in the video settings (available on the MIUI 14+).
• 🚫 Avoid shooting near fans, air conditioners or open windows in the car.
• 🎧 Use an external microphone (connected via a USB-C Bluetooth).

⚠️ Attention: On models POCO X5 Redmi Note 12 when recording 4K Sound is recorded in mono, not stereo. If surround sound is important, shoot it in a stereo. 1080p.

Blurred traffic footage

If the video is soapy when walking or running, the problem may be:

• 🔍 Autofocus: Switch to manual focus (in Pro Video) or tap the focus across the screen.
• 📏 Low shutter speed: In dark environments, the camera automatically increases shutter speed, which leads to lubrication. ISO manually (but not above 1600) or else noise will appear).
• 🤳 Hand tremors: use ultrastabilization or an external stabilizer (e.g., squabbling, DJI Osmo Mobile).

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If you’re shooting videos for TikTok or Reels, turn on the “Square Video” option (1:1) in your camera settings. This will eliminate the need to crop the frame later.

How to Improve Video After Shooting (No PC)

Even if the original video is not perfect, it can be greatly improved on the phone. Here are 3 free ways to edit the video on Xiaomi:

Pruning, turning and stabilisation

In the standard annex “Gallery» (MIUI) There is a built-in editor:

1. Open the video → click Edit.
2. Choose to Cut to remove the extra fragments.
3. Press Stabilization (if the video is shaking).
4. Use the Turn if you are removed "upside down".

For more accurate trimming (such as cutting pauses), use CapCut or KineMaster.

Color and lighting correction

The Google Photos app (pre-installed on many Xiaomis) automatically offers improvements:

• 🌈 Autocorrection: Click Edit → Correction → Automobile.
• 🔆 Manual tuning: adjust Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.
• 🎨 Filters: Choose Portrait for Soft Tones or Dynamic for Bright Videos.

3. Sound enhancement

To remove noise or increase voice, use:

• 🎛️ Lexis Audio Editor (free on Google Play) – allows you to cut pauses, normalize volume.
• 🎤 Dolby On – improves voice sound and removes background noise (there is a built-in compressor).

Important: When exporting video, choose a resolution no higher than the original one. 1080p, don't save in 4K — This will only increase the file size without improving the quality.

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It is better to shoot the video in the highest possible quality and then reduce the resolution during editing than to try to “improve” a low-quality source.

Comparison of video shooting capabilities on different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are equally good for video, and here are the key differences between the budget, mid-range and flagship models:

If you plan to shoot videos often, pay attention to models with a Snapdragon processor. 8 Gen 2/3 (for example, Xiaomi 13 or POCO F5 Pro. They support. 10-bit HDR Dolby Vision, which gives a wider dynamic range and realistic colors.

For streams or video calls, budget models (for example, Redmi Note 12) are enough, but if you need a movie, it is better to consider flagships or at least mid-range devices with optical stabilization.

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