How to shoot video from the screen of the Xiaomi phone with sound: all the ways for Android

Why you need to record a screen on Xiaomi and what nuances it is important to know

Recording video from the screen of a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams, saving game moments or demonstrating the operation of applications. However, many users face a problem: built-in screen recording on MIUI often does not capture system sound, but only sound from the microphone. This is due to the limitations of Android 10+, where Google blocked apps from accessing internal audio by default.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to record a screen on Xiaomi with sound – from standard tools MIUI You'll learn how to turn on system audio, set up a microphone, eliminate lags and save high-quality video. MIUI 12/13/14 HyperOS, where the recording algorithms differ.

⚠️ Important: On some Xiaomi firmware (especially global ones), the screen recording function may be hidden. If there is no Screen Record button in the notification curtain, check the settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording or update MIUI last-minute.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (without root)

The easiest method is to use the standard MIUI Screen Recorder tool, which is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones starting with MIUI 11. However, by default, the system audio recording is disabled. Here's how to turn it on:

1. Open the notification curtain and find the Screen Record button (if not, click Edit and add it manually).
2. Press the recording button. A window will appear with the settings, turn on the Record Sound switch.
3. Select the source of the sound: 🎤 Microphone – recording voice and surrounding sounds. 🔊 The sound of the device - system audio (does not work on all firmware). 🎧 Microphone + The sound of the device - combined mode (requires) MIUI 12.5+).

Click "Start" and confirm permissions. Recording will start in 3 seconds.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) the "Device Sound" option may not be available due to manufacturer limitations, in which case use Method 3 or 4.

Add the "Screen Record" button to the notification curtain

Check for the option "Device Sound" in the recording settings

Disable battery optimization for Screen Recorder app

Close background applications to reduce lags-->

Method 2: Record the screen through Game Turbo (for gamers)

If you want to record gameplay with sound, use the built-in Game Turbo tool, which is optimized for gaming and allows you to capture system audio without additional settings.

1. Open the game you want to record a video in.
2. Swipe from right to left across the screen to open the Game Turbo panel (or click the icon as a game controller in the curtain).
3. Slip the Record icon (red circle) and select the resolution (720p, 1080p) and bitrate.
4. Turn on the option “Record the sound of the game” – this will allow you to capture the system audio.
5. Click "Start" and play. The video will be saved in the gallery in the Game Turbo folder.

The Game Turbo captures sound directly from the game, bypassing the limitations of Android, so this method works even on older Xiaomi models (like the Redmi 9 or POCO M3).

Method 3: AZ Screen Recorder (with and without root)

If the built-in tools don’t capture system audio, use the third-party AZ Screen Recorder app.It bypasses Android’s limitations through an internal audio driver (some firmware requires additional customization).

Step-by-step:

1. Download AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play.
2. Open the app and grant permissions to overlay over other windows and access the storage.
3. Go to the settings (cog in the upper right corner) and select: 🎵 Sound source → «Internal sound (if the option is active). 📱 Permission → 1080p or 720p (save space). 🔄 Bitreit → 8-12 Mbps for better quality.

Return to the home screen and click Record. Confirm the beginning through the notification.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13/14 And HyperOS, the internal sound option can be blocked:

1. Install SoundAssist. 2. Enable the option “Audio Monitoring.” 3. In AZ Screen Recorder, select the sound source “Microphone” – now the system audio will be recorded via a workaround.

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If the video is recorded with lags, reduce the resolution to 720p and turn off background apps via Memory Clearup (the button in the notification curtain).

Method 4: Record screens via ADB (for advanced users)

If you need to burn a screen with system sound on Xiaomi without root, but standard methods don’t work, use it. ADB-This requires a computer, but it gives you complete control of the recording.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools (ADB and Fastboot) on PC.
2. Turn on the developer mode on the phone (go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”.
4. Connect the phone to your PC and enter in the command line: adb shell screenrecord --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1080x2340 /sdcard/record.mp4 Where: --bit-rate 10000000 -- bitrate (10 Mbps). --size 1080x2340 -- resolution (specify your own!). /sdcard/record.mp4 -- save path.

To stop recording, press Ctrl+C in the terminal.

🔊 How to record sound: ADB It doesn't capture audio by default. To record system sound, run a command at the same time:

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/video.mp4 & adb shell dumpsys media.audio_flinger --record

This method only works on MIUI until version 12.5, and on the new firmware, the sound will be recorded in a separate file, which you then need to sync with the video in the editor.

Method 5: Using mirroring on PC (for streams)

If you want to record a Xiaomi screen with sound for streaming or professional editing, use mirroring on your PC via Scrcpy or Vysor. These tools transmit both video and audio from your phone to your computer in real time.

Instructions for Scrcpy:

1. Download Scrcpy and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and enable debugging over USB (see Method 4).
3. Run scrcpy.exe. The PC screen will display the phone.
4. To record, press Ctrl+R or use OBS Studio to capture the Scrcpy window.

📌 Sound compatibility table:

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Xiaomi with a Snapdragon processor (e.g., POCO F3) has a more stable system sound recording than the MediaTek (Redmi 10) models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi