How to record a screen on Xiaomi with sound: 5 proven ways

Recording the screen with sound on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge faced by gamers, streamers, creators of training videos and users who want to save important moments from the display. Despite the fact that the screencast functionality is built into MIUI since version 12, many users still do not know how to turn on the recording of the system sound or microphone at the same time. Moreover, after updating the interface, screen recording can move to other sections of the settings, which causes confusion.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to record screens on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, from standard MIUI 14/15 tools to third-party applications with advanced features. We will focus on the audio setting: why sometimes only the microphone is recorded, how to turn on the internal sound of a game or video, and what to do if the audio recording option is simply not on the menu, and you will find solutions for older models (up to MIUI 11) and devices with custom firmware.

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

In modern versions of MIUI 14 and 15, the screen recording function is displayed in the Quick Settings Panel, but its location may vary depending on the smartphone model. On most Xiaomi devices (for example, Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13), the screencast icon appears after the first activation of the feature in the settings.

To activate the screen recording:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (usually a circle with a dot inside it) and if it's not there, tap the icon "⚙️ Edit and add the widget manually.
• 🎤 Before recording, click on the gear next to the start button to adjust the sound sources: Microphone, Device Sound, or both at the same time.
• 📹 Click "Start" and confirm the start of recording (some models will require permission to record the screen).

Important: on devices with MIUI 13 and later, when you first write, the system can request permission to "Overlap Other Windows" - this is necessary to display the recording control panel. Without this permission, the Stop and Pause buttons will not be available during the screencast.

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If the screen recording icon disappeared from the panel after the MIUI update, try resetting the notification panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset to factory.

2 Why the sound is not recorded: common problems and solutions

One of the most common complaints of Xiaomi users is that the screen is recorded without sound, or only the microphone is recorded, and the system sounds (from games, videos, music) are absent.

On Xiaomi devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi 10C, POCO M5), recording system sound through standard MIUI tools is often impossible due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case only installing third-party software with support for internal audio recording (section 4) will help.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite) after upgrading to MIUI 14, the ability to record system audio even if it was before is lost, due to Google's policy to restrict access to audio streams. MIUI use ADB-teams (section 5).

Screen recording on older versions of MIUI (up to 12th)

If you have a Xiaomi smartphone with a MIUI 11 or older (e.g., Redmi Note 8, Mi 9T), there may not be a standard screen recording feature at all.

1. Update the firmware to the current version of MIUI (recommended if the device is supported).
2. Use of third-party applications (Section 4).

To check the version of MIUI, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI. If the update is not available and screen recording is critical, look for apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen – they support even very old versions of Android.

On some devices (e.g., POCO F1), screen recording can be enabled via the developer mode:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the screen recording option and turn it on.

4.The Best Third-Party Apps for Screen Recording with Sound

If standard MIUI tools are not satisfied (no system sound recording, low quality, time limits), you should pay attention to third-party applications. We tested 5 popular solutions and selected the best for Xiaomi:

• 🎬 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports system sound recording (requires root or ADB-Teams on new Android, no watermarks, video editor.
• 🎥 Mobizen Screen Recorder is a simple interface, recording in high resolution, but watermarked in the free version.
• 🎮 DU Recorder – optimized for games, streaming on YouTube/Twitch, but a lot of advertising.
• 📱 ScreenCam is a minimalist design, recording from a webcam, but plugins for system sound do not work on all devices.

To record internal sound (without root) in AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen will need to be executed. ADB-The command (instructions in section 5) without this application will be able to record only sound from the microphone.

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔊 Support system sound recording (not all applications can do this without rooting).
• 🎚️ Availability of bitrate adjustment and resolution (important for gamers).
• 🛡️ No watermarks in the free version.
• 📱 Compatible with your Xiaomi model (read reviews in Play Market).

5. ADB-commands to unlock system sound recording

Since Android 10, Google has tightened security policies by blocking apps from accessing the internal audio stream, but on Xiaomi devices (as on other Android smartphones) you can get around this restriction with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on most models, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO X4, Xiaomi 12T and others.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select file transfer mode).
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and do:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output enabled

Once you've done the command, restart your smartphone. Now, applications like AZ Screen Recorder can record system sound. Note that after you reset or update MIUI, you'll have to rerun the command.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi devices with MIUI 14+ This command may not work due to additional manufacturer restrictions, in which case only obtaining root rights or using Magisk modules (for example, Audio Record Patch) will help).

6. Alternative methods: recording from a PC or through mirroring

If none of the above methods work (for example, on very old models or custom firmware), you can record a Xiaomi screen with sound through a computer.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🎮 Screen mirroring software: scrcpy, Vysor, ApowerMirror.

The most reliable option is scrcpy (free, without delay, supports sound recording).

1. Download and unpack scrcpy.
2. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone (as in Section 5).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and start scrcpy.exe.
4. To record the screen with sound, use the command:

scrcpy --record=file.mp4 --bit-rate=8M --audio=mic

To record system sound, you will need additional tuning via Virtual Audio Cable (Windows) or BlackHole (macOS).

7. Recording optimization: settings for better quality

To record the screen on Xiaomi turned out to be clear, without jerks and with good sound, pay attention to the following parameters:

• 🎥 Permission: Optimal — 1080p (Full HD). On weak devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) pick up 720p, escaping.
• 📊 For a smooth video, at least 8 Mbps, enough for social media 4-5 Mbps.
• 🔊 Sound source: If you are recording a game, turn off the microphone so as not to capture extraneous noises.
• ⚙️ FPS: For dynamic games (PUBG, Call of Duty, pick 60 FPS, For static videos (reviews, guides) will be enough 30 FPS.

In applications like AZ Screen Recorder, these settings are in the video quality section. On devices with MIUI 15, standard screen recording supports up to 2K resolution (on supported models), but audio can be recorded with artifacts due to the high load on the processor.

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On Xiaomi smartphones with a Snapdragon processor (for example, POCO F4, Xiaomi 12 Pro) recording in 4K is possible, but only with sound from the microphone – the system sound in this resolution will be strongly inhibited.

For long-term recordings (such as streams or lectures):

• 🔋 Charge your phone to 100% or connect to a power source – recording the screen severely drains the battery.
• 🧹 Close all background applications through Settings → Annexes → Launched.
• 📁 Select saving to a memory card (if any) to avoid clogging internal memory.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi