How to Put Video on Xiaomi Lock Screen: A Complete Guide to Secrets

The lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on the device, and Xiaomi offers a unique opportunity to make it truly personal. Instead of static wallpaper, you can install dynamic video that will play every time you unlock. This feature is not available on all models and requires the right setup, but the result is worth the effort: your Redmi, POCO or flagship Xiaomi 14 will look like no one else.

In this article, we’ll go through all the nuances, from checking your model’s compatibility to fine-tuning the playback time, learning which video formats are supported by MIUI, how to get around common bugs (such as when video isn’t played or clipped), and even how to create the perfect video clip for the lock screen with standard tools, and a secret way to make videos work on models where the feature isn’t officially announced!

Important: The instruction is relevant for MIUI 14 and 15 (including global and Chinese versions). If you have older firmware, update your system first via Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI.

What Xiaomi models support video on the lock screen

The dynamic video wallpaper feature has not appeared on all Xiaomi devices, but is officially available on the following series (starting with the models):

• 📱 Flagship models: Xiaomi 12/12 Pro/12S Ultra, 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra, 14/14 Pro
• 📱 Midsize: Redmi K50 Pro, K60/K60 Pro, Note 12 Pro+ 5G
• 📱 Budget with AMOLED- screens: POCO F5 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro+

On devices with LCD- screens (e.g. Redmi 10A or POCO M5), the function may be missing or malfunctioning due to hardware limitations. Video wallpaper is also not available on smartphones older than the 2021 of the year (e.g. Mi 11 Lite or Redmi Note ZXPH0006QXZ).

🔍 How do you check for support on your model? Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Dynamic Wallpaper. If there is a Video section on the list, your device is compatible. If not, try updating MIUI or using an alternative method (described in the circumvention section).

⚠️ Warning: On some models (e.g., Xiaomi 12T), lock screen video can increase battery consumption by 5 to 10 percent due to the constant operation of the GPU. If you notice a fast discharge, go back to the static wallpaper.

Video requirements: format, size, duration

MIUI has very strict requirements for lock screen video files, so if your video doesn't match at least one setting, it either won't load or it'll play with artifacts. Here are the key characteristics:

• 🎞️ Format:.mp4 or.mkv (but mkv doesn't work on all models)
• 📏 Resolution: Must match the screen resolution of your smartphone (e.g., 2400×1080 for Xiaomi 13)
• ⏱️ Duration: 3 to 15 seconds (maximum depends on model)
• 🔄 Codec: H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC), bitrate up to 10 Mbit/s

🛠️ How to prepare a video? If your video doesn't fit, use the free tools:

• 🖥️ On PC: HandBrake (for conversion) or Shotcut (for cropping)
• 📱 On the phone: CapCut or InShot (there are templates for wallpaper)

Tip: If the video is too dark, increase the brightness on the 20-30% editor. On the AMOLED- screens, the dark frames will be poorly visible.

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To prevent the video from being cut off at the edges, export it at 20:9 (for most modern Xiaomi) or 19.5:9 (for models with curved screens).

Step-by-step: how to install video on the lock screen

If your model supports the function, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the video file according to the requirements of the previous section and save it to the DCIM → Videos folder on your phone.
2. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
3. Select the Dynamic Wallpaper tab (on some models - "Video wallpaper").
4. Click Add Video and select your file.
5. Cut the frame (if necessary) and click Apply.
6. Turn on the option "Show on the lock screen".

🔧 Additional settings:

• ⏮️ Repeat: You can turn on video looping (in the wallpaper editing menu)
• 🔊 Sound: Default is disabled, but on some models it can be activated in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Wallpaper Sound
• ⏳ Duration: On Xiaomi 14, you can select a segment of the video (for example, show only the first 5 seconds)

Check the format (MP4/H.264) |Save to 15 seconds |Save to DCIM/Videos |Save to 20:9 aspect ratio |Grow brightness by 20%-->

⚠️ Warning: On POCO F5 and Redmi K50, after installing the video, a message may appear saying "Wallpaper is not supported." In this case, restart the phone and the error will disappear.

What to do if the video is not playing or slows down

Video problems on Xiaomi’s lock screen are usually due to three reasons: an incorrect file format, hardware limitations, or MIUI bugs.

1. The video is not reproduced at all:

• 🔄 Reconvert the file to MP4 with the codec H.264 via HandBrake (select Preset "Android").
• 📁 Move the video to the Download root folder (sometimes the system doesn't see the files in DCIM).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone, it will reset the media player's cache.

2. The video brakes or twitches:

• ⚙️ Reduce the video resolution to 1920×1080 (even if the screen 2K).
• 📉 Lower the bitrate to 5 Mbps.
• 🔋 Enable Performance Mode in Settings → Battery → Power regimens.

3.The video is clipped around the edges:

• 📏 In the editor, add black fields on top and bottom to make the ratio 20:9.
• 🖼️ When cropping in wallpaper settings, stretch the frame with your fingers to the edges of the screen.

Alternative method: video wallpaper through third-party applications

If your Xiaomi model does not support video on the lock screen "out of the box", you can use third-party applications.

• 🎬 Video Wallpaper & Live Wallpaper (Play Market) — supports MP4 and GIF, even runs on Redmi 9A.
• 🖼️ KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker – for advanced users, allows you to create animations with video inserts.
• 📱 Zedge is a library of ready-made video wallpapers (there is a section specifically for Xiaomi).

⚠️ Important: Third-party applications may:

• 🔋 Increase battery consumption by 15-20% (due to background work).
• 🛡️ Requires permission to access the storage and overlay over other windows.
• 🚫 Sometimes conflict with MIUI (e.g., wallpaper resets after an update).

🔧 How to install via Video Wallpaper:

1. Download and install the app from the Play Market.
2. Open it and select "Install video wallpaper".
3. Download your file or select from the gallery.
4. Click "Apply to Lock Screen" (confirmation may be required in security settings).

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Third-party video wallpaper apps often bypass MIUI restrictions, but require more rights and consume an extra battery. Use them only if the standard method is not available.

Secret chips: how to make video wallpaper unique

To make your lock screen stand out, use these techniques:

1. Animated wallpaper with effects:

• 🌊 Shoot time-lapse video (120/240 FPS) of water, fire, or clouds — it will look like a live picture on the lock screen.
• 🎆 Add the paralax effect to CapCut: divide the video into layers (e.g. background + foreground) and animate them at different speeds.

Interactive wallpaper:

• 👆 On the Xiaomi 14 Pro, you can adjust the video response to gestures: for example, so that the waves “scatter” when you touch the screen (you need KLWP).
• ⏰ Use dynamic time: the video changes depending on the time of day (morning/day/night).

3. Optimization for AMOLED:

• ☠️ Create a video with black backgrounds and bright accent colors – this will save battery (pixels don’t burn on black).
• 🌈 Use gradients instead of monochromatic colors — they look better on AMOLED- screens.

💡 Creative idea: Take a timelapse of your desktop, your favorite place, or even your fish tank, and it's a unique and enjoyable video.

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To create the perfect video wallpaper, use the template in CapCut: select "Phone Wallpaper" → "Dynamic Wallpaper." The program automatically selects the aspect ratio and duration.

How to remove video from the lock screen and return the standard wallpaper

If the video wallpaper drains the battery, slows down the system or just gets tired, they are easy to remove:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Static Wallpaper tab or Gallery.
3. Click on any image and apply it.
4. If the video is left, reboot the phone - it will reset the wallpaper cache.

🧹 To completely clear the system of video wallpaper:

• 🗑️ Delete the video file from the DCIM/Videos folder.
• 🔄 Clear the Wallpaper app cache in Settings → Apps → Application Management.
• 🔧 Reset wallpaper settings: Settings → Wallpaper → Three dots (menu) → Reset.

⚠️ Warning: Some models (e.g., Xiaomi 13T) may have a black screen artifact after removing the video wallpaper, in which case, use the standard wallpaper twice in a row.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions