How to turn on the sound when recording the screen on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways 2026

Recording the screen of Xiaomi’s smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments from games and apps. But many users face a typical problem: video is recorded without sound, although everything seems to be on in the settings, the reason lies in the limitations of MIUI and the peculiarities of Android, where the system recording of the screen by default captures only the microphone, but not the internal audio stream.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to turn on audio when you’re recording your screen on Xiaomi (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark models), regardless of MIUI 12-14. You’ll learn how to get around the restrictions through system settings, which apps will help you record internal sound, and why sometimes even they don’t work. And a unique life hack for owners of Android 11+ devices with root rights that is guaranteed to solve the problem.

Why is the screen recording on Xiaomi without sound?

The problem of not having sound when recording a screen on Xiaomi is related to Google’s security policy and MIUI firmware features.

• 🔇 The Limitations of Android 10+: Starting with this version, the system blocks the recording of internal audio (music, game sounds, video) without special permissions.
• 🎤 MIUI Records only the microphone: The built-in screen recording tool in Xiaomi by default captures sound only from the microphone, ignoring the system audio stream.
• 🔒 Protection DRM: Some apps (e.g. Netflix, YouTube Premium) block audio recording due to content protection.
• 🛠️ Firmware errors: On some versions MIUI 13/14 Even third-party apps may not capture sound correctly due to bugs.

Interestingly, the POCO F3, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi 12T devices are more likely to have problems than the flagships of the Xiaomi 13/14 series.

⚠️ Note: If you are trying to record sound from applications with DRM-protection (e.g. Disney)+ Tidal, no way to work, is the technical limitation of Android.

Method 1: Enabling sound through built-in screen recording (MIUI 12–14)

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has built-in audio-capturing screen recording, but it's disabled or not working properly by default. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open the Notification Panel and find the Screen Record tiles** (if not, click on the tiles edit pencil and add it manually).
2. Hold your finger on the screen recording tiles → select Settings** (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Turn on the "Record Sound" switch** and select the source: 🎤 Microphone – Records sound from the environment. 🔊 Internal sound captures the system audio stream (not available on all models).

Go back and click “Start Recording”** (permissions must be confirmed).

If the internal sound option** is missing, your Xiaomi model does not support this feature at the firmware level.

Make sure media volume is not zero |Close background applications that use sound |Check out that the microphone is not physically silenced |Update MIUI to the latest version-->

Method 2: Use of third-party applications (AZ Screen Recorder, Mobizen)

If the built-in screen recording doesn't capture the internal sound, third-party apps will come to the rescue, the best of which are AZ Screen Recorder and Mobizen Screen Recorder, which bypass the limitations of MIUI through their own audio drivers.

Instructions for AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Download the app from Google Play (free version with a watermark).
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (including Overlay on top of other applications and Microphone Access).
3. Go to the application settings (⚙️ → Audio Settings and select: 🎧 Internal Audio – to capture sound from the system. 🎤 Microphone – if you need to record your voice.

Run the recording through a floating button. If the sound doesn't appear, restart the smartphone and try again.

Important for Mobizen: This app requires you to install an additional Mobizen Mirroring on your PC to capture internal sound. Without it, recording will go without audio.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi with Android 12+ certain applications (e.g, DU Recorder) may not capture the internal sound due to tightening security policies, in which case only Method 4 will help.

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If the app doesn’t see internal sound, try turning off Bluetooth headphones – they may conflict with audio recording.

Method 3: Recording sound through an external microphone (for streams)

If you need to record audio from a game or video, but the internal audio stream is not available, you can go for a trick: use an external microphone to capture sound from the speakers, this method is suitable for streamers or create reviews.

What you need:

• 🎙️ External microphone (you can use a headset with a 3.5 mm connector or USB-C).
• 🔊 Headphones with microphone (for example, Xiaomi Hybrid or Redmi Buds 3 Pro).
• 📱 adapter USB-C → 3.5mm (if your Xiaomi model is without an audio jack).

How to set up:

1. Connect the microphone to the smartphone.
2. In the screen recording settings (Notification Panel → Screen recording → Settings), select the sound source "Microphone"**.
3. Place the microphone next to the smartphone speaker (or use headphones with a microphone, inserting them into your ears).
4. Start recording and play back the sound you want to capture, and the microphone will record it from the environment.

The downside is that the sound quality will be worse than the original due to noise and echo, but it’s a 100% workable way for any Xiaomi model, including the POCO X3 Pro and Redmi 10C.

Method 4: Root access + Magisk modules (for advanced users)

If you are willing to take drastic measures, getting root rights and installing special modules for Magisk will allow you to record internal sound on any Xiaomi, including models with Android 13/14.

What needs to be done:

1. Unlock the bootloader on your Xiaomi through the official tool (linking to your Mi Account is mandatory!).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP) and get root through Magisk.
3. Download and install the Audio Record Patch module or Screen Recorder with Internal Audio from the Magisk repository.

Once installed, internal audio will be available even in applications that normally block recording (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• ⚠️ Possible problems with MIUI OTA-update.
• ⚠️ Risk of "brike" when installing modules incorrectly.

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Root access is the only way to record internal audio on Xiaomi with Android 12+ without restrictions, but it is only suitable for power users.

Method 5: Recording screens via PC (for maximum quality)

If you want to record Xiaomi screen with the highest quality sound (for example, for video editing or streaming), the best option is to use a recording via a computer.

Instructions for Scrcpy:

1. Download Scrcpy from the official GitHub and install it on PC.
2. Turn on Xiaomi Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate the developer mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”**.
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC via cable and run Scrcpy via the command line: scrcpy --record=file.mp4 --bit-rate=8M To capture sound, add the --audio=internal flag (Android 11+ is required).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎥 Entry in authorization 1080p/60fps lagless.
• 🔊 Clean sound without noise (if used) --audio=internal).
• 🖥️ The ability to stream the screen directly into OBS Studio.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11), Scrcpy may not capture sound due to the drivers).

Problem Solving: Sound is recorded with delay or distortion

If there is sound when recording a screen on Xiaomi, but it is played with a delay, wheezing or interruptions, try these methods:

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (below 20% of the system may limit performance).
• 📶 Internet connection stability (if the recording goes to the cloud).
• 🔄 Conflicts with other applications (close all background programs).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi