How to record music videos on Android Xiaomi: all ways for Redmi, POCO mi

Why Xiaomi Can't Just Add Music to Videos - and How to Get Around It

You are trying to record a clip to your favorite track on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but we've run into a problem: does the standard camera app not have an audio track overlay function? Or does the video save without sound when you turn on the music in the player? It's not a bug -- that's how copyright protection works. Smartphone makers (including Xiaomi) deliberately limit the ability to record screen or camera with background audio to avoid problems with YouTube, TikTok and other platforms that block content with other people’s tracks.

But there are workarounds, both legal (with free library tracks) and technical (using third-party apps), and in this article we will discuss all the current ways to record music videos on Xiaomi in 2026, including hidden settings. MIUI, It works on budget models like Redmi. A2+. Important: Some methods can lead to blocking monetization on platforms – we will warn you about this in advance.

First, determine what scenario you need:

• 🎵 Screen recording (e.g. gameplay with music)
• 📹 Camera recording (clip, streaming, stories)
• 🎧 Use of microphone + Music (for podcasts or comments)
• 🔄 Overlaying music after shooting (montage)

Method 1: Recording a screen with music through built-in tools MIUI

If you need to record gameplay, app review, or stream from the screen, use the built-in Screen Recording feature in the app. MIUI 14/15. It allows you to capture the internal sound of the system (including music from players), but with reservations:

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO M5, Redmi 10C) The internal audio recording is disabled by default, and to activate it, you need to unlock the bootloader or install custom firmware, which cancels the warranty!

How to turn on the screen recording with music:

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Screen recording.
2. Activate the sound recording slider and select the internal sound (not the microphone!).
3. Launch the player (Spotify, YouTube Music or VK Music) and start playing the track.
4. Swipe down the notification panel and tap the Screen Record icon (or hold Power.) + Increased volume on some models).
5. After the recording is over, the video will be saved in the gallery with an audio track.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Does not work in applications with DRM-Protection (Netflix, Disney)+, play-off).
• 🔇 Xiaomi 13 Ultra and flagships 2023-2026, recording internal sound may be blocked due to Google policy.
• 📵 Videos with music can be blocked when downloaded to TikTok or Instagram Reels (the system recognizes audio).

Method 2: Using an external microphone to overlay music

If you need to record video from the camera (for example, for TikTok or YouTube Shorts) with background music, the easiest way is to play the track through an external speaker or headphones with a microphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect to your smartphone Bluetooth speaker or wired headphones with a microphone (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4).
2. Play the music at maximum volume (but no distortion!).
3. Open the Camera app and start shooting, and the microphone on your smartphone will record the sound from the speaker.
4. For better results, place the column at a distance of 30-50 cm from the microphone (usually it is located at the bottom of the case).

Tips for improving quality:

• 🎛️ Use a uniform background (such as carpet or soft tissue) to reduce echoes.
• 🔊 In camera settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Select High Quality Recording (Available on Xiaomi) 12T newer).
• 📱 If the sound is too quiet, try microphone amplification apps like Microphone Amplifier (available on Google Play).

Method 3: Applications for overlaying music after shooting

If you want professional quality without the risk of being blocked on platforms, the best option is to record a video without music, and then overlay the audio track in the editor. This is a legal method that even large bloggers use.

How to put music in CapCut (Step-by-step):

1. Upload the video to the app and add it to the timeline.
2. Tap on the audio icon → Music and select a track from the library (or upload your file).
3. Adjust the volume of the original sound and music with sliders.
4. Use the Sync tool to fit the music to the rhythm of the video.
5. Export the project in format 1080p (Recommended Permission for Social Media).

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If you use music from the CapCut or KineMaster library, the video will not be blocked on the platforms – these tracks are licensed for commercial use.

Method 4: Recording with the camera and music through AZ Screen Recorder (for advanced recording)

Annex AZ Screen Recorder allows you to record video from the camera and music at the same time, bypassing restrictions MIUI. This method is suitable for streaming, reviewing or gaming videos where you need to show the face and screen at the same time.

Instructions:

1. Install. AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play (free version with ads).
2. Open the application settings and enable: Settings → Sound recording → Internal Audio Settings → Camera. → Energize the front camera
3. Run music in the player (such as Spotify or YouTube Music).
4. Start recording through AZ Screen Recorder – video will capture the screen, and the image from the camera, and sound.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) may require additional permission to record internal audio. If the option is inactive, check the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times to unlock).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎥 Simultaneous recording from camera and screen.
• 🔊 Ability to mix sound from microphone and music.
• 📱 It works on all Xiaomi models (including the POCO X3 Pro and Redmi. 9A).

Method 5: Overcoming restrictions YouTube/TikTok quietly

If you upload videos to platforms like YouTube or TikTok, even legally added music can result in monetization or content being blocked.

1. Free music libraries: 🎼 YouTube Audio Library (built into YouTube Studio). 🎵 Epidemic Sound (paid but safe for monetization). 🎧 Free Music Archive (Free tracks with Creative Commons license).

"Silent" versions of popular tracks:

SoundCloud

Bandcamp

Change in tempo/tone:

Audacity

Example of legal music sources for Xiaomi video:

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Even if a track is labeled "free," always check the license terms. For example, some tracks from YouTube Audio Library can't be used in commercials.

Problem Solving: Why Music Is Not Recorded or Video Is Lagging

If you have any problems recording music videos on Xiaomi, check out these points:

• 🔋 Lack of resources: on budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO C50) Simultaneous video recording and music playback can cause lags.Close all background apps via Settings → Annexes → Launched.
• 🔊 No sound: If screen recording is without audio, check if it is enabled in the settings MIUI The recording of internal sound (see Method 1).
• 📱 Overheating: Long-term recording of music video loads the processor. on Xiaomi with Snapdragon 7xx (for example, POCO X4 Pro) may trigger trottling. Use a cooling case or take breaks.
• 🚫 Lockdown DRM: Some apps (such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) block screen recording. No solution is a restriction at the Android level.

If the problem is not solved:

• Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → System Update).
• Try alternative recording applications (e.g, DU Recorder or Mobizen).
• Reset the camera settings to factory (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Drop it).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording music videos on Xiaomi