How to record a screen on Xiaomi with sound: 5 working ways for Android

Recording screens on Xiaomi smartphones with saving sound is a challenge faced by gamers, streamers and those who create educational videos. Despite the built-in tools of MIUI, many users face problems: recording without sound, the microphone does not work, or the function is not on the menu. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to record screens on Redmi, POCO and Black Shark – from standard tools to third-party applications with advanced settings.

Xiaomi’s smartphone features include the customized MIUI shell, which imposes restrictions on system sound recording due to Google’s policy (starting with Android 10). However, there are workarounds: from enabling hidden features to using the ADB- command. We tested all methods on devices with MIUI 14/15 and identified those that work stably in the 2026 year.

If you want to record with internal sound (music, game sounds, notifications) and not just from the microphone, you have to use additional tools. For owners of POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13 will be suitable universal solutions, and for older models (for example, Redmi 9A) will require alternative applications.

1. Standard screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

In most Xiaomi smartphones, the screen recording function is built into the system, but its location depends on the version of MIUI. In recent updates (starting with MIUI 12.5), the tool was moved to the Quick Settings Panel, and in older versions it can be hidden in the Settings → Special Features menu.

To find the built-in recorder:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (a mug and dot icon) and if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget manually.
• 🎤 Click on the recording icon, select the sound source (Microphone, Device Sound, or both) and confirm the start.
• ⏹️ Use the notification bar or floating button to stop recording.

Important: on some models (like the POCO X3 Pro), the Device Sound option can be blocked. This is Android 10+ restriction, and you can only bypass it through ADB or root access. If you need to record internal sound, move to the next section.

⚠️ Warning: The built-in recorder MIUI does not save the video in high resolution by default. To change the quality, go to Settings → Additional → Screen Record and select 1080p or 60 FPS (if supported).

2. How to record internal sound on Xiaomi: bypassing the limitations of Android

With Android 10, Google has banned apps from recording system sound without special permissions, as well as the built-in MIUI recorder.

1. Use of ADB- commands (without root). Suitable for models on MIUI 12.5-15.
2. Install audio-enabled applications via Audio Mix (such as Mobizen or AZ Screen Recorder).

Let's take a closer look at the first method, which requires you to connect your smartphone to your PC, but it gives you a stable result.

Steps to enable internal sound recording via ADB:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode (go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times).
3. Turn on USB debugging in the Developer Menu.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line in the Platform Tools folder, and type: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output true
5. Reset the device.

After that, the built-in MIUI recorder will be able to capture the internal sound. If the command does not work, check if your model supports this feature (on some budget devices, such as the Redmi 10A, it can be disabled at the firmware level).

3 Top-5 applications for recording Xiaomi screen with sound

If the built-in tools don’t work (for example, due to poor video quality or lack of sound), you should pay attention to third-party applications. We tested 15 programs and selected the ones that work best on Xiaomi in 2026:

To record internal sound in most applications, you will need to enable the option “Audio Mix” or “Capture system sound” in the settings, for example, in AZ Screen Recorder it is done as follows:

1. Open the application and go to Settings → Recording settings.
2. Activate the option to record internal sound.
3. When you first start, you will receive a request to install the Audio Mix – confirm.

⚠️ Warning: Audio Mix apps may conflict with some games (e.g. Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile). If audio is lost or recording is interrupted, try turning off battery optimization for the application in the settings MIUI.

4. Screen recording on POCO and Black Shark: features for gamers

The POCO and Black Shark lineups are game-oriented, so they often pre-installed additional gameplay recording tools. For example, Black Shark 5 has a built-in Game Recorder that automatically captures audio from games without any additional settings.

To activate a recording on POCO F5 or Black Shark:

• 🎮 Open the Game Control Center (swipe to the right in the game).
• 📹 Click on the record icon (or hold it to adjust settings).
• 🔊 Select the sound source: Game + microphone or Game only.
• 🎯 Customize the quality (recommended 1080p/60 FPS for gameplay).

If you don't have a built-in recorder (like the POCO X4 Pro), use the AZ Screen Recorder with Game Mode enabled, which will reduce the lags and improve sound quality.

• 🔋 Battery Discharge: A record in 4K/60 FPS can eat up to 15–20% of charge in 30 minutes.
• 🔥 Overheating: Black Shark will activate a cooling system for long periods of recording, but on budget POCO (e.g. POCO M5) trolling is possible.

On Black Shark 4/5, recording gameplay with internal sound works without additional settings - this is one of the key advantages of these models over standard Xiaomi smartphones.

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If the game is lagging while recording, lower the resolution to 720p or turn off the FPS recording (in the recorder settings).

5 Problem Solving: No sound, no lag, black screen

Even after setting up the screen correctly, recording a screen on Xiaomi can malfunction. Let’s look at the typical problems and ways to fix them:

🔇 No sound in the recording.

• Check if Audio Mix is enabled in the application settings (for AZ Recorder, Mobizen).
• If you use ADB, restart your phone after you use the command.
• On some models (like the Redmi Note 11), the sound is blocked in games – try recording other content for the test.

🐢 Lags and low FPS

• Close the background apps (especially messengers and social networks).
• Reduce the recording resolution to 720p or turn off the recording 60 FPS.
• On POCO and Black Shark, activate Performance Mode in the battery settings.

🖤 Black screen when recording

• This is a typical problem for record-protection applications (banking apps, Netflix, some games). There is no solution - use alternative methods (for example, mirroring on a PC).
• Check if Safe Mode is enabled in the recording settings.

If the problem persists, try resetting the recording app or reinstall it. In the extreme case, reset MIUI settings (but this will delete all the data!).

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Before you record important content (stream, training video), make a test video lasting 10-15 seconds to check the sound and quality.

6.Alternative methods: PC recording or mirroring

If none of the above methods worked, you can record the Xiaomi screen through a computer, which is guaranteed to save sound and is suitable for long-term broadcasts.

• 🖥️ PC Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.
• 🎮 The mirroring software is scrcpy, Vysor or ApowerMirror.

Instructions for scrcpy (free solution without lag):

1. Download scrcpy and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging over USB.
3. Run scrcpy.exe file (on macOS/Linux, use the terminal).
4. The PC screen will display a mirror of the phone. To record, press Ctrl + R.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎙️ Capture any sound (including secure applications)
• 🎬 Ability to write to 4K without loss FPS.
• 🔧 Flexible bitrate and codec settings.

Disadvantages: requires a PC and wires (or a stable Wi-Fi connection for wireless mode), and for streams on Twitch or YouTube, this is one of the most reliable ways.

7. Recording optimization: settings for better quality

To record the screen on Xiaomi turned out to be clear, noise-free and with good sound, pay attention to the following parameters:

Additional tips for improving quality:

• 🔇 Use an external microphone (e.g. Lavalier or Boya BY-M1) for clear sound.
• 📱 Secure your phone on a tripod to avoid camera jitter.
• 🔋 Connect the charger if you plan to record more than 20 minutes.
• 🎬 Use CapCut or KineMaster for editing, which are optimized for mobile video.

If you record gameplay, turn off unnecessary sound effects (such as music on the menu) in the game – this will reduce the load on the processor and improve the synchronization of sound.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi