Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: from basic screencast to professional video with sound

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, stream games, save video calls or show bugs in apps. Where to look for the record button, why the microphone is not working, how to improve the quality of the video or remove the watermark. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of recording the screen - from built-in tools. MIUI Up to third-party applications with advanced capabilities.

The Redmi feature is that the screencast function can vary depending on the model and firmware version. 12 Pro+ recordable 1080p/60 FPS, a on budget Redmi. 9A — only 720p/30 FPS. We tested all methods on current versions. MIUI 13 and 14 We have built solutions that work even for older devices.

If you want to record gameplay, a tutorial video, or a saved stream, you'll find the best way to do it, and for those who want to avoid the typical mistakes (like recording without sound due to the limitations of Android 10).+), We have prepared checklists and a compatibility table.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to set up

The easiest way to start recording is to use a standard tool. MIUI. It is available on all Redmi since the Note 5 (2018) and does not require additional applications.

V MIUI The 12-14 button is hidden in the Quick Settings panel to find it:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification curtain.
2. Swipe down again to open the full panel.
3. Find the Screen Record icon (a circle icon with a dot inside it) and if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget to the active ones.

You click on the button and you'll see a countdown timer (3 seconds) and then you'll start recording, and you can control it through a floating bar with buttons.

• 🎤 Microphone - turn on/off voice recording.
• ⏹ Stop, complete the recording.
• ⚙️ Settings – change resolution, bitrate or show touch.

By default, the video is saved in the folder DCIM → Screen Recordings in Screen Recordings format.mp4. Maximum quality depends on the model:

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On the Redmi Note. 11 Pro+ and newer can be recorded in 1080p/60 FPS, But to do this, you need to enable the option in the recording settings (icon) ⚙️ → «Video quality»).

2.Why the sound recording doesn't work and how to fix it

One of the most common problems is that the recording is silent, even if the microphone is on, and the reason is that Android 10 and later, which is the default lock on system audio (music, game sounds) is the default.

• 🔊 Enable "Sound Recording" in the screencast settings (icon) ⚙️ → «Sound recording» → «Microphone + Systemic sound. "" Doesn't work on all models!
• 🎧 Use an external microphone (e.g., a 3.5mm headset or Bluetooth headphones).
• 📱 Install an application that bypasses restrictions (for example, AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen).

If you don’t have System Sound in your settings, your Redmi model doesn’t support this feature at the software level, in which case root access or using a PC to capture sound through Scrcpy will help.

Another common mistake is that the microphone doesn't work when you're recording.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 13+ After the update, the microphone permission for the system may be reset. → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Special access → Record the screen and turn on the microphone resolution.

3. Advanced settings: FPS, bitrate and touching displays

Built-in tool MIUI It allows you to configure the recording options, but not all users are aware of these features:

1. Click on the screen recording icon in the curtain.
2. Before the countdown, tap the badge. ⚙️ («Settings»).
3. Select the desired parameters: 🎥 Permission: from 480p before 1080p (new-model). 🔄 Frequency of frames: 30 FPS 60 FPS (if maintained). 👆 Show touches: displays circles at the places of pressing on the screen. 📊 Bitrate: The higher the quality (but the more weight the file).

Optimal settings for different tasks:

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and newer at 60 FPS You may experience a slowdown in heavy games. If it's critical, lower it. FPS before 30 or close the background applications.

4. Third-party applications: when the built-in tool is not enough

If standard screen recording on Redmi does not suit (for example, no sound or poor quality), you can use third-party programs. MIUI:

1. AZ Screen Recorder

• ✅ Recording system sound (on some models).
• ✅ No watermark.
• ✅ Video editor built in.
• ❌ Requires permissions to work on top of other applications.

2. Mobizen Screen Recorder

• ✅ Support 1080p/60 FPS.
• ✅ The opportunity to stream YouTube/Twitch.
• ❌ The free version has a watermark.

3. DU Recorder

• ✅ Lightweight app (suitable for weak Redmis).
• ✅ Recording from webcam (front/back).
• ❌ Advertising in the free version.

To avoid installation problems:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 14 When you first start a third-party recorder, you need to manually allow “Master over other windows” in the application settings.

Instructions for setting up AZ Screen Recorder:

Install an app from Google Play|Allow access to “Display on top” in settings|Enable system sound recording (if available)|Set up the permission and FPS menu|Add a quick start widget to the main screen-->

5. Screen recording via PC: for professionals and streamers

If you want to record Redmi screen with maximum quality or broadcast to a PC, use Scrcpy. This is a free open source tool that allows you to control your smartphone from a computer and record video without loss of quality.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Scrcpy from the official website (github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy) and set.
2. On your smartphone, turn on debugging by USB: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect Redmi to the PC via USB-cable (preferably original).
4. Run Scrcpy on your PC. The smartphone mirror will appear on the screen.
5. To record, use the command: scrcpy --record=file.mp4 --bit-rate=20M where 20M — bitrate (can be changed).

The benefits of Scrcpy:

• 🖥 No delays (unlike wireless solutions).
• 🎮 Support for gamepads (you can play from the PC keyboard).
• 🔊 Capture system sound (on Android 11)+).

Cons:

• ⚠️ PC required (not suitable for mobile recording).
• ⚠️ Need the rights of the developer on the smartphone.

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Scrcpy is the best choice for streamers and those who record long videos (like playing games) and will be of higher quality than using Redmi's built-in tools.

6. Problem Solving: Lags, black screen, save errors

When you record a screen on Redmi, you can experience typical errors, and let's look at the most common and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The video is recorded, but the screen is black.

• 🔹 Check if the power saving mode is on (it can block the recording).
• 🔹 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes helps with system failures.
• 🔹 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (there were bugs with the record in the old firmware).

Problem 2: The video is lagging or tearing.

• 🔹 Close the background apps (especially instant messengers and games).
• 🔹 Reduce the recording permission to 720p or FPS 30.
• 🔹 Clear the system cache: Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.

Problem 3: The video is not saved or disappears.

• 🔹 Check the free space on the device (need a minimum of 1-2 GB).
• 🔹 Change the save folder in the recording settings (by default) DCIM/Screen Recordings).
• 🔹 Try to record a short clip (5-10 seconds) – if it persists, the problem is in the length of the video.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the recording settings:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 14 Screencast settings are reset through the command to ADB: adb shell cmd screenrecord --reset This method will delete all user settings of the recording, but will return the functionality.

7 Hidden chips: recording without notifications, timer and others

MIUI has a few hidden screen recording capabilities that few people know about:

1. Recording without floating panel.

To remove the control panel from the screen during recording:

1. Start recording in the standard way.
2. Slip on the floating panel and hold for 2 seconds.
3. Select "Hide the panel."

To return the panel, swipe from the top edge of the screen down.

2.Timer delay recording start.

It is useful if you need to prepare before starting (for example, open the desired application).

1. Click on the recording icon in the curtain.
2. Before the countdown, tap the badge. ⚙️.
3. Select “Delay” and set the time (3 to 10 seconds).

3. Front camera recording (PIP).

Some Redmi models (e.g. Note 11 Pro)+) You can add video from the front camera to the corner of the screen:

• 📹 Turn on the screen recording.
• 🔄 Tap the floating panel. → «Camera» → select the front.
• 🎯 Drag the camera thumbnail to the right corner.

4. Modifying video codecs.

By default. MIUI codecs H.264 or H.265. In some models, you can change them through ADB:

adb shell settings put global screenrecord_codec hevc

Where hevc is H.265 (It is better to compress video, and avc — H.264 (better maintained).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Redmi