Mi Video on Xiaomi: the complete guide to the standard video player from Xiaomi

If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or a smartphone POCO, You may have noticed a pre-installed Mi Video app (sometimes called Video or Video Gallery). Many users delete it, considering it an unnecessary backup of Google Photos or YouTube, but in fact it is a powerful tool for working with video files, which can do much more than it seems at first glance.

In this article, we will go into detail about what Mi Video is, what features it hides, how to use it effectively, and why it should not be removed, especially useful for those who actively shoot videos on a smartphone, store large video collections or want to optimize the space on the device without loss of quality, and we will also reveal some hidden features of the application, which are not written even in the official instructions of Xiaomi.

But first, a little bit of history, and Mi Video was introduced in early versions of the firmware. MIUI It's an alternative to standard Android players, and it's evolved over time, with editing tools, cloud storage, integration with other Xiaomi services, and even streaming features to TVs. Today it is not just a player, but a full-fledged media hub for working with video.

What is Mi Video and Why You Need It on Xiaomi

Mi Video is a standard video viewing, management and editing app that is installed by default on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO. It replaces the standard Android player, offering advanced features:

• 🎬 Smart video sorting by folder, date, event, and even person (on some models).
• ✂️ Built-in video editor with basic cropping tools, music additions and effects.
• ☁️ Integration with Mi Cloud to backup and sync video between devices.
• 📺 Support for streaming on Xiaomi TV, Mi Box and other devices via Mi Share or DLNA.
• 🔍 Search for content (for example, you can find all videos of the beach or cats).

The main advantage of Mi Video over third-party players is deep integration with firmware MIUI. For example, it automatically recognizes videos taken on a smartphone camera and offers to optimize them to save space.

However, not all features are available immediately. Some are hidden in settings or require additional customization. For example, few people know that Mi Video can:

• 🔒 Hide video from prying eyes (analogue of the "Safe" in the Gallery).
• 📊 Analyze the statistics of views (how much time you spent per video, which formats you watch more often).
• 🎵 Remove the audio track from the video and save it as a separate file.

How to open and use Mi Video: step-by-step instructions

Find the Mi Video app in several ways:

1. Through the application menu (icon with a player on a blue or white background).
2. Through the Gallery: Open any video and it will automatically open in Mi Video.
3. Through search by system (swipe down on the main screen) → enter "Video").

After the first launch, the app will offer permissions to access files and media — you need to provide them, otherwise Mi Video will not be able to scan your videos.

• 📂 "Videos" - all videos on the device grouped by folder.
• 🌟 "Favorites – videos you have added to your bookmarks.
• 🔍 "Searching – Quick search by title, tag, or content (on new models).
• ☁️ "Cloud – videos synchronized with Mi Cloud.

To play the video, just tap it. The standard controls are available when you watch it.

• 🎚️ Adjusting volume and brightness swipes on the screen.
• ⏭️ Fast forward/back swipe left/right.
• 🔄 Repeat button (A-B Repeat) for listening to a segment of video in a cycle.
• 📋 The button "More" (⋮) opens the menu with additional functions (editing, cropping, audio extraction, etc.).

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If the video is not playing or slows down, try:

1. Update the application to the latest version.
2. Clear the cache in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Video → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
3. Check if your device supports video format (for example, MKV or AVI You may need additional codecs).

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If Mi Video does not show a video from a specific folder, add it manually: open Settings → Folders to scan and select the desired directory.

Hidden features of Mi Video: what the app does, what you didn’t know

Most users use Mi Video only to watch videos, but there are some useful tools that can replace individual apps.

1. Video editor with basic effects

You don't need to install CapCut or KineMaster for simple cropping or overlaying music. Mi Video has a built-in editor:

1. Open the video. → Click Edit (scissors icon).
2. Here you can: ✂️ Cut the beginning/end of the video. 🎵 Add background music from the library or from the device. 📝 Overlay text or stickers. 🎞️ Use filters (e.g. Cinematic or Vintage).

Save the result to the gallery or share immediately in social networks.

2. Removing audio tracks from video

If you want music or voice from a video (for a ringtone or podcast, for example), you don't have to look for online converters.

1. Open the video. → More (⋮) → Extract audio.
2. Choose the format (MP3 or M4A) quality.
3. The file will be saved to the Music or Audio folder.

3. Hidden videos (similar to "Safe")

If you don’t want anyone to see your personal videos, you can hide them:

1. Highlight the video with a long tap → Press Hide (Eye Icon).
2. Ask. PIN-code or pattern lock (unless previously configured).
3. Hidden videos will only be available after you enter your password in the Hidden Files section.

4. Video optimization to save space

Mi Video can compress video without critical loss of quality, which is useful if the phone runs out of memory:

1. Open the video. → More (⋮) → Optimize.
2. Choose the compression level (High, Medium, Low).
3. The app will show the estimated size after compression.

Some models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 and later) have a feature called “Smart Optimization” that automatically compresses old videos you haven’t accessed in a long time.

5. Streaming video to a wireless TV

If you have Xiaomi, TV Mi Box, you can stream video from your phone to the big screen:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the video in Mi Video → Click Broadcast (TV icon).
3. Select the device from the list.

2.The app does not find the video.

If Mi Video does not display some files:

1. Check if the video folder is hidden (starting with a dot, such as.nomedia).
2. Update the media library manually: Settings → Update media files.
3. Make sure the app has access to storage (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Video → Permits).

3. TV streaming doesn't work

Translation problems are usually related to the network:

• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware on Mi Box or Xiaomi TV.
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Settings. → Connections → Mi Share.

4.The video in the cloud is not synced

If the video is not uploaded to Mi Cloud:

• ☁️ Check if there is enough space in the cloud (free 5GB).
• 📶 Make sure mobile data transfer is enabled for synchronization (Settings) → Cloud. → Synchronization over mobile network).
• 🔄 Log out of your Mi Account and log in again.

⚠️ Warning: If you clean up Mi Video data, all hidden videos will become visible again and settings will reset!

Mi Video vs Third Party Players: Which is Better?

Many users are deleting Mi Video, preferring to VLC, MX Player or Google Photos, but there are several advantages to a standard player:

When to use Mi Video:

• 📱 If you are actively using the Xiaomi ecosystem (TVs, smart devices).
• 🎬 If you need to edit videos quickly without installing additional apps.
• ☁️ If you sync media files through Mi Cloud.
• 🔒 If you are interested in the function of hidden videos (analogue of "Safe").

When to choose a third-party player:

• 🎥 If you are working with rare formats (MKV, FLAC, AVI).
• 🎚️ If you need advanced playback settings (Equalizer, subtitles).
• 📱 If you have little memory and want to remove all pre-installed Xiaomi apps.

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Mi Video is the best choice for most Xiaomi users, unless you need support for exotic formats or professional editing.

How to Delete Mi Video (and Whether to Do It)

If you’re going to get rid of Mi Video, there are two ways:

1. Disconnection (without deletion)

This method hides the application, but does not remove it completely (which is safer for the system):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Video on the list.
3. Press Turn Off.

The app will disappear from the menu, but it will remain in the system, and it can be turned on again at any time.

2. complete removal (requires root or ADB)

For complete removal, you need the rights of a superuser or team ADB:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer

Note: This can lead to unstable operation of other system applications, as Mi Video is integrated with the system. MIUI.

⚠️ Warning: Removing Xiaomi’s standard apps could disrupt the job MIUI, Especially if you're using features like Mi Share or Quick Share, and it can also cause you to deny warranty service.

If you just want to make room, it’s better to:

• Clear the application cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Video → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• Turn off automatic video downloads in Mi Cloud.
• Use the video optimization function to reduce their size.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Video