Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face the challenge of capturing what is happening on the display, whether it’s going through a challenging level in the game, showing a bug in the app, or creating a tutorial video for friends. Fortunately, in the shell of MIUI and the new HyperOS, this feature is implemented at the system level and does not require third-party installation. However, to get a quality result, you need to properly configure the video stream parameters.
The standard tool offers flexible audio settings, resolutions, and even the ability to draw on the screen during recording. The built-in recorder is stable and optimized for Snapdragon and MediaTek processors, which minimizes the heating of the device. In this article, we will discuss all the nuances of working with a standard tool, and also consider alternatives for advanced users.
Before we get to the settings, it's worth noting that the quality of the final file is directly dependent on the selected parameters in the menu. The maximum available resolution is often limited to 1080p even on flagships, but frame rates can be raised to 60 FPS for a smooth picture. Let's figure out how to activate and configure this feature as efficiently as possible.
Activation and configuration of the system recorder
The first step to get started is to add an app icon to your desktop or control panel. By default, the Screen Record label can be hidden in the Tools folder. For quick access, pinch the empty space on your desktop, select Widgets, and find Screen Record in the list. Drag the icon to a convenient location.
Once you launch the app, you'll see the main menu with the launch button and the gear icon for settings. This is where the key parameters that affect the quality of your video are hidden. Look at the Sound section, where you can choose the source: microphone, system sounds or a combination of them. To record gameplay without extraneous noise, you'd better choose System Sounds.
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To record sound from a game or video, make sure that System Sounds is selected in the recorder settings, otherwise there will be silence or noise from the street.
In the “Resolution” section, it’s recommended to choose 1080P, as it’s the standard for most modern screens and platforms like YouTube. Higher resolution, if available, can significantly increase file size without noticeable differences on the smartphone screen. It’s also worth checking frame rates: 60 FPS will provide smoothness, but require more CPU resources.
- 🎥 Permission: Choose 1080p Balance the quality and size of the file.
- 🔊 Sound source: System sound for games, microphone for comments.
- ⚡ Frequency of frames: 60 FPS for dynamics, 30 FPS save space.
- 📹 Front camera: allows you to record your face over video (Picture-in-Picture).
Managing the recording process and hot keys
When all settings are set, press the red start button, a floating menu with a timer and control buttons will appear on the screen, at which point the system recorder begins to capture the image, so that you don't get distracted by the controls, you can roll the panel up, and the recording will continue in the background.
It's important to know about the hidden features of the interface. Double tapping a floating button changes its size or turns it into a corner. If you need to pause, just press the corresponding button on the panel, although in some versions of MIUI this feature may not be available, requiring a complete stop.
To complete the process, click the stop button. The video will automatically be saved to the gallery in the ScreenRecorder or Screen Records folder. If you use Drawing, you can leave notes directly on the video during the recording, which is convenient for creating tutorials. However, it is worth remembering that drawing overlaps the content, so use it carefully.
☑️ Ready to record
⚠️ Warning: While recording high-resolution video, the phone can get noticeably warmer. If you plan a long session, remove the case for better heat sink.
Advanced settings: bitrate and codecs
For users who care about every megabit of information, there are hidden or advanced bitrate settings available, and in the standard menu, this is often limited to quality choices (Low, Medium, High). H.264 more modern H.265 (HEVC).
The H.265 codec allows you to compress video more efficiently, while maintaining quality with a smaller file size. This is critical if you're recording long videos but don't want to fill up memory quickly. The flip side of the coin is the increased load on the processor when playing on older devices.
Also worth paying attention to is the orientation of the recording. Automotive may not always correctly switch between the portrait and the landscape if you turn the phone sharply.
Recommended settings for YouTube:
Permission: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 12-15 Mbps
Codec: H.264 (compatibility) or H.265 (savings)Comparison of recording methods: Characteristics table
Beyond the built-in tool, there are third-party applications and hardware methods, each with its pros and cons. Xiaomi's built-in solution usually wins in optimization, but loses in editing functionality.
| Method | Quality. | Impact on the battery | Watermarks available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in recorder | High (up to 60 FPS) | Low. | No. |
| Third-party applications (AZ Recorder) | Medium/High | Average. | There are often (in the free version) |
| Screencast on PC (Scrcpy) | Maximum. | Minimum (PC load) | No. |
| Game Launchers (Game Turbo) | Optimized | Low. | No. |
As you can see from the table, for most tasks, built-in functionality is more than enough. Third-party applications only make sense if you need specific features, such as writing in GIF format or live streaming to Facebook without intermediaries.
Why is the built-in recorder better than third-party?
Using Game Turbo to record games
The Game Turbo feature is a streamlined application launch interface that allows you to record video with minimal impact on the performance of the game itself. Recording through Game Turbo often gives you a more stable FPS.
To take advantage of this method, add the game to the Game Turbo app list through the Security app. When you swipe from the corner, call the game menu and select the camera icon. The same settings are available here, but the interface is adapted for gamers.
A unique feature is the ability to record sound through a noise-cancelling microphone, which allows you to comment on passages without scaring (allies) with extraneous noise. However, if the game is not recognized by the system as a “game”, this method may not be available.
⚠️ Warning: When recording via Game Turbo, notifications can be blocked automatically, but it is better to turn on the Do Not Disturb mode so that pop-up messages do not block the interface.
Solution: No sound or black screen
Users often have a problem when video is recorded but without sound, 90% of the time it is due to the wrong source choice in the settings, if you select "Microphone" and you are silent, there will be no sound, if you select "System Sounds", and if the application (for example, Telegram or WhatsApp) blocks the capture of audio for security reasons, the sound will also be absent.
Another common problem is the black screen when recording secure content (DRM), applications like Netflix, Disney+ or bank clients block screen recording at the system level, which is impossible to bypass by standard means, because it is protection against piracy and fraud.
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The black screen in certain apps is not a bug, but an Android security feature (Secure Flag) that cannot be turned off without the superuser rights (Root).
If the video is interrupted, check your power saving settings. Aggressive battery optimization can kill the recording process if the system decides that the application is consuming too much resources. Add Screen recording to the exception list or set No Limits mode.
Where to find and how to edit finished videos
All recorded videos are stored in a standard gallery. The path to the file usually looks like internal memory./DCIM/ScreenRecorder. The built-in editor of the Xiaomi gallery allows you to perform basic operations: cropping, filtering and adding music.
For more serious editing, such as adding transitions, text or speed changes, it is better to use specialized applications like CapCut or InShot. They are perfectly optimized for MediaTek and Snapdragon processors and work faster than desktop counterparts.
Remember to periodically clean the folder with records. High-resolution videos take up a lot of space, and crowded memory can slow down the entire smartphone. Regular backup to a cloud drive or PC will help save important moments.