How to Record a Screen on a Xiaomi Phone: A Complete 2026 Guide

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones can be needed in a variety of situations, from creating guides for friends to saving game achievements or fixing bugs in applications. Despite the fact that the feature is built into the shell of MIUI, many users face difficulties - someone can not find the recording button, someone has problems with sound, and some do not know about the existence of alternative methods.

In this article, we will look at all the available screen recording methods, from standard tools to professional applications with advanced settings, and focus on the hidden features of MIUI 14/15, which allow you to record a screen with internal sound without root rights, and learn how to circumvent system limitations if recording is blocked in banking applications or games with cheating protection.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to find and how to turn on

The easiest way to start recording is to use the built-in Screen Recorder feature, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 shell and later, but its location depends on the firmware version and device model.

On most devices, the screen recording button is hidden in the Quick Settings Panel to find it:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 If there is no Screen Record button, swipe left on the Quick Settings panel (or click on the pencil icon to edit).
• ➕ Find the Screen Recorder tiles list and drag them to the active area.

If the button does not appear after that, check the system settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Screen recording.
2. Make sure the Show toggle in the notification panel is active.
3. If necessary, turn on the permission to record sound from the microphone (the option to record sound).

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On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), screen recording may be blocked in games due to Google Play Protect's policy.To get around this, temporarily disable protection in Google's settings or use third-party apps.

2. Set up recording parameters: resolution, FPS and sound

The built-in recorder in MIUI allows you to flexibly configure recording settings, but many users miss these features.

1. Click on the Screen Record button in the Quick Settings Panel.
2. In the window that appears, tap on the icon ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
3. Select the desired parameters: 🎥 Permission: from 480p before 1080p (Some models are available 1440p). 🔄 Frequency of frames: 30 FPS (standard FPS (play-play). 🔊 Sound source: Microphone, internal sound or both. 📍 Showing touches: useful for creating training videos.

Note that internal sound recording (system sounds and music from apps) is not available on all models. On devices with a Snapdragon processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 or POCO X5 Pro), this feature works steadily, while on budget smartphones with MediaTek chips, this feature can be problematic.

3. Why screen recording may not work: common problems

Even with the right settings, Xiaomi users sometimes experience screen recording errors, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 The recording button is grey and inactive: The problem often arises from performance limitations.Try to close the background apps or restart the phone.On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The recording is blocked at a low battery charge level (less than 20%).
• 🔇 No sound in the recording: Make sure the recorder settings include the option to record sound. If the internal sound is not being recorded, try using an external microphone or third-party applications like AZ Screen Recorder.
• 🎮 Recording stops in games: Many games (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact are blocking the recording because of cheating protection. ADB-command to unlock or record via computer using Scrcpy.
• 📱 Black screen in recording: This is a typical problem when trying to write secure applications (banks, messengers with secret chats), you can get around the restriction only with root rights or specialized programs like Mobizen.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-commands to bypass restrictions can lead to unstable system operation or blocking some features (for example, Google Pay.

4.The Best Third-Party Screen Recording Apps on Xiaomi

If the built-in MIUI doesn't suit you, consider alternative apps, which offer advanced features like on-the-fly video editing, YouTube or Twitch streaming, webcam recording, and more.

Here's the top.-5 Apps optimized for Xiaomi smartphones:

• 🎬 AZ Screen Recorder: One of the most popular solutions with support for recording internal sound (on some models), drawing on the screen during recording and exporting in the world. 4K. The free version has a watermark.
• 📹 Mobizen Screen Recorder: Supports recording in 1080p/60FPS Youtube streaming, there's a feature to remove the watermark through an in-app purchase.
• 🎮 DU Recorder: Perfect for gamers: automatically detects the game's launch and offers the best settings, can record sound from the microphone and speakers at the same time.
• 🖥️ Vysor: A unique solution for recording screens via computer. USB Wi-Fi, but allows you to record without restrictions FPS and with minimal delay.
• 🔧 ScreenCam: Minimalist, ad-free, gesture-enabled app for recording management. Suitable for older Xiaomi models (like the Redmi 5 Plus).

Before installing third-party recorders, check their compatibility with your model. For example, recording internal sound through AZ Screen Recorder does not work on all Xiaomi devices - it is available on the POCO X3 Pro, and on the Redmi Note 10 it may require additional settings.

Install the app from the official store |Provide all the permissions requested |Control the sound settings (microphone/internal) |Close unnecessary background processes |Configure the recording quality (resolution, FPS)

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5. Screen recording from PC: when it's the only way out

If you can't record a screen on your phone because of software constraints (like banking apps or anti-cheat games), you can use a computer, which is also suitable for long-term recordings, as it doesn't drain the battery of your smartphone.

The most reliable ways to record from PC:

• 🖥️ Scrcpy (free, no root): An open source program that mirrors Xiaomi's screen onto a computer and allows you to record high-quality video. Supports recording audio through ADB (Additional settings are required.Command for recording with sound: scrcpy --record file.mp4 --audio=mic
• 🎮 Vysor (Free): A friendlier interface, but the free version has limited recording quality (720p). Supports control from the keyboard and mouse.
• 📱 ApowerMirror (paid license): Allows you to record a screen with internal sound without root, but requires you to install a client on your phone and PC.

To record via Scrcpy, you will need:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
3. Run Scrcpy through the command line or terminal.

⚠️ WARNING: When writing via Scrcpy or Vysor, avoid using wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) - this can cause delays and loss of frames. USB-cable.

6. Hidden screen recording chips on Xiaomi

The MIUI shell hides some useful features that few users know about, and here are the most interesting ones:

• 🎤 Recording audio from Bluetooth headphones: If you connect wireless headphones (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4), the built-in recorder will have the option to record sound directly from them.
• ⏱️ Autostop by timer: In screen recording settings (Settings) → Additional functions → Screen recording → Timer) can be set to automatically complete the recording in 5, 10 or 30 minutes.
• 📱 Floating Control Panel: While recording, swipe from the right edge of the screen to open the panel with pause, stop and draw buttons on the screen.This feature works even in full-screen games.
• 🔄 Quick save to the cloud: If you are logged in to Mi Account, you will be able to instantly upload videos to Mi Cloud after you stop recording.

On devices with MIUI 15 (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), it is possible to record the screen in HEVC format (H.265), which reduces the file size while maintaining quality.

1. Open the screen recording settings.
2. Slip on the additional → video format.
3. Choose HEVC (Saving Space).

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The HEVC format (H.265) reduces the size of a video file by 30-50% without loss of quality, but may not be compatible with some video players.

7.How to edit and optimize recorded video

After recording a video, you often need to crop, subtitle, or compress a file, and you don't need to install heavy video editors, because you need built-in MIUI tools or lightweight applications.

Here’s what you can do on your phone:

• 🎬 Pruning and gluing: Open the video in the gallery, click Edit → Cut. Use CapCut or InShot to glue a few clips together.
• 🔊 Add music or voice: In CapCut, you can overlay background music, record voice commentary, or synchronize sound with video.
• 📉 Compression without loss of quality: Video Compress app allows you to reduce the file size in the 2-3 Optimal settings for Xiaomi: bitrate 8 Mbps, permission. 1280×720.
• 📝 Subtitles overlay: InShot or KineMaster, you can automatically recognize speech and generate subtitles.

If the video is for YouTube or TikTok, look for the recommended formats:

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