How to Put Video on Xiaomi Lock screen with Sound: All Ways 2026

The lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on the device, and many Xiaomi users want to make it unique. Conventional wallpaper is no longer surprising, but dynamic video with sound can dramatically transform the perception of the gadget. However, standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to add video to lock with audio playback — this feature is often hidden or limited depending on the model and version of the firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to install video on a lock screen with saving sound, including official methods for new versions of MIUI 14/15, workarounds for older devices and even alternative solutions through third-party applications. You’ll learn which Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco models support this feature out of the box, how to circumvent system limitations and what to do if the video is not played or the sound disappears after the screen is locked.

Importantly, not all methods are equally safe. Some require unlocking the bootloader or installing modified firmware, which can affect the warranty and stability of the device, and we will note the risks in the relevant sections and offer the most reliable options for most users.

1.Official method: video to lock through the MIUI settings

Since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added dynamic wallpaper support to the lock screen, but with serious limitations. In recent versions (MIUI 14/15), the feature has become more flexible, but audio playback is still blocked by the default system. Let's take a look at how to make the most of standard tools.

To install the video through the official settings:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush) on the home screen.
• 🔍 In the search box, enter "video wallpaper" or "dynamic wallpaper".
• 🎬 Select your favorite video from the collections offered (e.g., "Living Nature" or "Urban Landscapes").
• 🔧 Click Apply and select the option Lock screen Only.

Unfortunately, even in MIUI 15, the sound in this wallpaper is software-based, so this is done to save battery power and prevent the sound from being played in your pocket by accident, but there's a workaround for some models, which we'll talk about in the next section.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global (European/Indian firmware) video wallpaper selection may be limited compared to the Chinese version MIUI If the video is not in the directory, try changing the region in the Xiaomi account settings.

2. Hidden function: Enabling sound through the engineering menu

Some Xiaomi models (mostly the flagships of the Xiaomi 12/13/14 series and Redmi K50/K60) have a hidden option to turn on the sound in video wallpaper.This method is not officially documented, but works on MIUI 14+ firmware with the bootloader unlocked. Be careful: improper actions in the engineering menu can lead to system failures.

Instructions for advanced users:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and use it. ADB Adb shell settings put global settings lockscreen_video_sound 1
4. Restart the device and check if the sound appears in the video on the lock.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am broadcast -a com.miui.player.action.PLAYER_CMD --es cmd player_cmd:lockscreen_sound:enable

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI If the sound is gone, repeat the procedure or use alternative methods in the following sections.

3. Alternative method: use of third-party launchers

If standard MIUI tools do not allow you to install video with sound, you can use third-party launchers that support dynamic wallpaper.

• 🎨 Nova Launcher + plugin KLWP Live Wallpaper – allows you to create animated wallpaper with sound, but requires customization.
• 📹 Video Live Wallpaper (an app from Google Play) – supports video playback on lock, but the sound only works when unlocked.
• 🔧 Zedge – has a collection of video wallpapers with the ability to customize the sound, but Xiaomi may require to disable battery optimization.

Instructions for Video Live Wallpaper:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select a video from the gallery or download from the built-in directory.
3. In the application settings, enable the option to Play Sound and Show on the lock screen.
4. Apply wallpaper through the app menu (not through MIUI! settings).

The downside of this method is that the sound will only play when the screen is unlocked, not constantly. To fully sound, you will need one of the solutions from the next section.

Download the video in MP4 format (resolution is not higher than Full HD)

Disable battery optimization for launcher app

Check that the security settings allow "Unknown sources"

Make a backup copy of the current wallpaper-->

4. Advanced Method: Modified MIUI Themes

For users willing to take drastic measures, it is possible to install custom themes with sound support in video wallpapers.

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader unlock).
• 📥 Established TWRP Recovery or other custom Recovery.
• 🛠️ Skills of working with ADB and modified firmware.

The most popular themes with sound support:

• 🎵 MiuiVideoLockscreen - modified theme for MIUI 13/14, Adds sound to standard video wallpaper.
• 🎬 DynamicLockX – allows you to install any video as lock wallpaper with volume setting.
• 🔊 SoundLock MIUI — Specialized theme for Snapdragon devices 8 Gen 1/2.

Installation process (briefly):

1. Download the theme file in.mtz format from a trusted source (e.g., XDA Developers).
2. Transfer the file to /MIUI/theme/ on your phone.
3. Through TWRP, run a patch to unlock themes (if required).
4. Apply the theme through the standard Topics → My Themes menu.

⚠️ Warning: Installing unofficial themes can result in a loss of warranty, system instability, or even a device lock (if the theme contains malicious code).Always check the source of files and backup before installing.

5. The solution for older devices: converting video to live wallpaper

If your Xiaomi is running MIUI 11/12 or older (e.g. Redmi Note 8/9, Mi 9/9T), standard audio video installation methods are likely to fail, and you can go for a trick and convert the video to live wallpaper format (.kwl or.apk), which is supported even on older versions of the firmware.

This will require:

• 💻 Kustom Live Wallpaper Maker (for PC) or Video to Live Wallpaper (for Android).
• 📹 Video file duration no longer 30 seconds (optimum — 10-15 seconds).
• 🔊 Separate audio file (if you need to save sound).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker from Google Play.
2. Import video to the app via Media → Add Video.
3. Add the audio track (if required) through Audio → Import.
4. Export the project as a live wallpaper (Export → Live Wallpaper).
5. Install the resulting.apk file and apply wallpaper through the system settings.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption (video played in a cycle).
• 🔊 The sound may be interrupted when the screen is locked (depending on the model).
• 📱 On some devices, the wallpaper will be "slowed down".

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To save battery power, reduce the video resolution to 720p and limit the duration of the video to 10 seconds. Also turn off sound playback in the background if you do not need it.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if you've managed to install audio videos, there may be problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📌 Compatibility of your model with function (some Redmi budget devices do not support video wallpaper).
• 🔄 Relevance of the firmware (update) MIUI last-minute).
• 🛠️ Root rights (some methods require rooting).

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On devices with MIUI 15 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), video with lock-on sound works most stable due to hardware acceleration of video decoding.

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