How to install video on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a touch protection, it’s a full-fledged space for personalization. Many users know how to change wallpapers or add widgets, but not everyone can install dynamic video instead of static images. This feature is not available on all devices and requires considering MIUI versions, smartphone models and even the firmware region.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to add video to the lock screen for Redmi, Poco, Black Shark and other Xiaomi lines, including bypassing restrictions on some devices, learn which formats are supported, how to avoid common errors (for example, black screen instead of video after the MIUI 14 update), and what to do if the feature suddenly disappears after resetting.

What Xiaomi models support video on the lock screen

The dynamic video wallpaper feature appeared in MIUI 12, but its availability depends not only on the shell version, but also on the hardware platform and regional firmware.

• ✅ Supported without restrictions: Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi K40/K50/K60, Poco F3/F4/F5, Black Shark 4/5 (on global and Chinese firmware).
• ⚠️ Limited support: Redmi Note 10/11/12 — Video only works after manual activation in Settings → Topics (required) MIUI 13+).
• ❌ Not supported: Budget models (Redmi) 9A/10A, Poco M3/M4) and devices MIUI 11 older.
• 🔄 Regional nuances: on European firmware (EEA) The feature may be disabled due to privacy policy (resolved by changing the region to India or China).

To see if your device supports video on the lock screen, check for Dynamic Wallpaper in the Settings menu → Lock screen → Wallpaper. If it is not, try updating MIUI to the latest version or using alternative methods (about them below).

Video Requirements: Format, Duration and Resolution

Not every video is good for a lock screen, and Xiaomi imposes strict file restrictions to avoid overloading the system.

If your video doesn’t meet the requirements, use free converters like HandBrake or Adobe Premiere Rush to change settings. Pay special attention to the duration: the system automatically cuts the videos longer than 15 seconds, but the start can be unsuccessful (for example, with a black screen).

⚠️ Warning: Videos with vertical orientation (9:16) will be stretched to a horizontal format, which will lead to distortion of the image.

Method 1: Install video via standard MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works on supported models with MIUI 12+.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Choose Wallpaper. → Dynamic wallpaper.
3. Click Add Video and select a file from the gallery or file manager.
4. Cut the video (if necessary) and save the changes.

If there is no dynamic wallpaper, try an alternative path:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Topics.
2. Go to My Wallpaper → Lock screen → Video.

Check the format (.mp4 or.mov)

Cut the video to 15 seconds

Make sure there's no sound.

Convert the permit into 1920×1080-->

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 EEA) After you install the video, the lock screen may start to slow down, and this is due to optimizing power consumption. → Special facilities → Delete the animations.

Method 2: Using MIUI themes with preset videos

If your device doesn't support uploading your own videos, you can use the themes from the official MIUI Themes store, many of which include dynamic wallpaper with video effects.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search bar, enter a query: dynamic video wallpaper or live wallpaper video.
3. Select your favorite theme and click Apply.
4. In the theme settings, specify that the wallpaper should only be used for the lock screen.

The advantage of this method is stability: videos from official themes are optimized for MIUI and do not cause lags, the disadvantage is limited choice and the inability to use your own videos.

Method 3: Bypassing restrictions through third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, you can use third-party applications like Video Lockscreen or Live Wallpaper Maker. They emulate dynamic wallpaper, but have their own nuances:

• 📱 Video Lockscreen: Allows you to install any video, but requires permission to overlay over other windows (may conflict with gestures) MIUI).
• 🎨 Live Wallpaper Maker: Converts video to animated.gif, but loses playback smoothness.
• ⚙️ KLWP/KWGT: For advanced users, creating a custom widget with video, but requires skills to work with Kustom.

Instructions for Video Lockscreen:

1. Download the app from Play Market or APKMirror.
2. Open it and select a video from the gallery.
3. Set up the playback area (Full Screen is recommended).
4. Activate the Set as Lockscreen option.
5. In MIUI settings, allow the application to auto-run (Settings → Applications → Auto-Run).

⚠️ Warning: Third-party dynamic wallpaper applications can drain the battery 10-15% faster due to constant background operation. → Battery → Use of the.

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If the video is played with jerks, reduce its resolution to 1280×720 and bitrate to 5 Mbps. This will reduce the load on the processor without noticeable loss of quality.

Problem Solving: Videos are not played or slow down

Even if you did everything right, you can have failures. Here are the typical problems and solutions.

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the lock screen settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. After restarting, re-install the video.

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If the problem occurs after the MIUI update, check the error logs in the Security application (Optimization → Battery → App battery saver). Often, the system automatically limits the background activity of applications to save charge.

How to remove video from the lock screen

If dynamic wallpaper is boring or causing failures, it can be easily removed.

• 🔄 Standard Video: Go to Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper and select a static image.
• 📱 Third-party app: Open it and click Remove wallpaper or deactivate autorun in settings MIUI.
• 🎨 Video Theme: In the Themes app, select another theme without dynamic elements.

If after deleting the video, the lock screen began to flash or spontaneously reboot, follow the following steps:

1. Clear the Lawnchair app cache (if used) or Themes.
2. Turn off the animation option when blocking in Settings → Lock screen → Additional.
3. Restart the device in Safe Mode (press the power button → Restart in Safe Mode) and check if the problem persists.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video on Xiaomi lock screen