How to record a screen with sound on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all the ways of 2026

Recording the screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams, saving game moments or demonstrating the operation of applications. However, standard MIUI tools often limit the possibilities: for example, do not allow you to capture system sound or record video in low resolution. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to make a screencast on the Redmi Note 10/11/12 Pro and older models, including bypassing the limitations of MIUI.

We’ll focus on two key issues: how to record internal sound (music, game sounds) and how to avoid lags when recording in high resolution, and compare built-in tools with popular third-party apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen, which offer advanced settings from bitrate to webcam overlay.

If you've ever experienced a 3-minute interruption or a loss of sound after a MIUI update, you'll find solutions here. All instructions are tested on MIUI 13/14 firmware and adapted to the specifics of the Snapdragon and MediaTek processors used in the Redmi Note line.

MIUI Integrated Tools: Opportunities and Limitations

Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones since MIUI 12 have a built-in screen recording function, but its capabilities depend on the model and firmware version.

• 🔇 No system sound recording – only the microphone is captured (if switched on).
• 🎞️ Maximum authorization — 1080p (on some models, limited 720p).
• ⏱️ Time limit – recording automatically stops after 3-5 minutes (depending on version) MIUI).
• 📱 No pause, you can just stop recording and start over.

To activate the built-in record, do:

1. Swipe down the notification bar and find the Screen Record icon (if not, add through the panel editing).
2. Click on the icon and confirm permissions (access to microphone and file storage).
3. Select a resolution (720p or 1080p) and turn the microphone on/off.
4. Press Start and the countdown will begin in 3 seconds.

Where is the recording saved? The video appears in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings or Movies/Screen Records folder. The file format is.mp4 with the H.264 codec.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 for the region EEA (Europe: Screen recording can be blocked in banking or secure games (e.g. Genshin Impact) due to Xiaomi's security policy.

How to record system sound: bypassing the limitations of MIUI

The main problem with standard recording is that you can't capture sound from speakers or headphones, and you can solve this in two ways:

1. Use an external microphone -- plug in the headphones with the microphone and point them to the speaker of the smartphone. The method works, but the sound quality will be low due to echoes and noise.
2. Install an application that supports internal audio, such as AZ Screen Recorder or ScreenCam. These programs use the AudioRecord API to capture system sound, but require additional settings.

For the second method, do:

Install AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play|

Open the app settings → Enable “Inner Sound Capture” |

Reboot your smartphone (required!)|

Start recording and check the sound in the headphones

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Important: On a Redmi Note with a MediaTek processor (like the Note 10 or Note 11T), internal audio capture may not work due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case root access or using an external audio interface will help.

⚠️ Note: When recording system sound through third-party applications, Google Play Protect may be triggered, blocking microphone access. To avoid this, temporarily disable Play Protect in Google Play settings.

The best apps to record screen on Xiaomi

If built-in tools aren't enough, consider alternative software. We tested 5 popular solutions on the Redmi Note 11 Pro with MIUI 14:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder is the best balance of function and stability. Supports recording internal sound (on most models), overlaying the camera, drawing while recording.
• 🎥 Mobizen is a user-friendly interface, YouTube streaming capability, minus: free version 10 minutes).
• 🔧 ScreenCam is a minimalist ad-free app, plus: supports recording in the 4K The downside is that there's no video editor.
• 🎮 DU Recorder – optimized for gamers (shown) FPS, It allows you to hide notifications.
• 🔒 Vysor – recording via PC (requires connection over PC) USB). Plus: no time limit. Minus: image delay ~1 second.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, azrecorder.com for AZ Screen Recorder).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Appendices → Special Rights.
3. Launch the application and provide all the permissions you have requested (especially Overlay over other windows).
4. In the recording settings, select: Resolution: 1080p or 1440p (if supported). Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps for balance of quality and file size. Sound source: Microphone + system sound (if available).

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If you are recording a high-resolution video “brakes”, reduce the bitrate to 6 Mbps or turn on the “Optimize for Games” mode in the application settings.

Quality settings: how to avoid lags and blurring

A common problem with recording a screen on the Redmi Note is slowing down or soapy image, which is that the Snapdragon 6xx/7xx and MediaTek Helio processors are not optimized for simultaneous recording and rendering of graphics.

• ⚙️ Reduce the permission - instead 1080p try 720p 4-6 Mbps bitrate.
• 🔄 Turn off animations. MIUI — Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times to activate Developer Mode, then to Developer Settings → Select the scale of animation without animation.
• 📉 Close background apps – Use Memory Cleanup (swipe up and hold on the home screen).
• 🔋 Connect charging – recording the screen severely drains the battery, and the smartphone can start trottling (decreased performance).

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, recording in 1440p is possible only when connected to charging and the performance mode is turned on in Settings → Battery → Performance Mode.

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To record gameplay in 60 FPS, be sure to turn on the option “Game mode” in the application settings and turn off background data synchronization in MIUI.

Solving common problems

If the screen recording doesn’t start or doesn’t work properly, check these points:

• 🚫 Recording is blocked in games/banking applications – this is a restriction MIUI. Solution: Use Vysor to record via PC or get root rights.
• 🔊 No sound in the recording - check if the microphone is on in the recording settings. AZ Screen Recorder with Internal Audio enabled.
• ⏳ Recording stops after 3 minutes - restriction MIUI. Bypass: Use third-party apps or break the record into multiple parts.
• 📱 Black Screen in Record – Turn off Hardware Overlay in the recording app settings (if you have such an option).

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reboot your smartphone.
2. Clear the app cache to write to Settings → Apps → [Program name] → Storage → Clear the cache.
3. Update MIUI to the latest version (check in Settings → About Phone → System Update).
4. Reset the application settings to factory (in its menu or through Settings → Applications).

Screen recording via PC: when it is needed

If all the methods on the smartphone do not work (for example, you need to record system sound in a game with protection), use the recording via the computer.

• USB-Type C cable (original to avoid connection issues)
• Vysor, Scrcpy or ApowerMirror.
• USB Debugging Mode enabled (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → Developer Settings → USB Debugging).

Step-by-step instructions for Scrcpy (the easiest solution without lags):

1. Download Scrcpy from GitHub and unpack the archive.
2. Connect Redmi Note to your PC and select File Transfer mode.
3. Run scrcpy.exe (Windows) or./scrcpy (macOS/Linux) file.
4. On your smartphone, confirm the debugging permission.
5. A window will open on your PC with your phone screen. To start recording, press Ctrl + R (or select the option from the menu).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ There are no time limits.
• ✅ Capture system sound (if you select Scrcpy settings) --audio).
• ✅ Minimum lags (delay) ~50 ms).

⚠️ Note: When connecting via Scrcpy, do not use a wireless network – only USB. Wi-Fi adds latency and can cause artifacts in video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi