How to record video from the screen of Xiaomi phone: from standard tools to professional solutions

Why to shoot video from the screen Xiaomi and what you need

Screen recording on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones can come in handy in dozens of situations, from creating friend guides to fixing bugs in games or saving streams. Unlike the iPhone, where screencasting is unified, there are several ways on Xiaomi Android devices, and not all of them are obvious. For example, did you know that MIUI 14+ has the ability to record a screen with internal root sound without rights? or that some POCO models hide advanced recording settings in the engineering menu?

In this article, we'll look at 5 working methods, from standard tools to professional applications, and also uncover hidden MIUI chips that are not even mentioned in the official documentation, such as how to get around the 3-minute recording limit or why the Redmi Note 12 can get sound off the microphone when Bluetooth is turned on. But first, let's figure out what it takes to record successfully.

Minimum requirements:

• 📱 Smartphone Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO on MIUI 10+ (In older versions, some functions may not be available).
• 🔋 Battery charge not lower than 20% (screen recording actively consumes energy, especially with high energy consumption). FPS).
• 🎤 Microphone (if you need a voice comment) – check if it is not silenced in Settings → Permits.
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (only for online recording methods).

Important: If you plan to record gameplay (like Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), consider that standard screen recording in Xiaomi can reduce FPS in the game, in which case you should use specialized applications like Mobizen or DU Recorder, which we will talk about below.

Method 1: Embedded screen recording in MIUI (without installing applications)

The easiest and fastest way to do this is to use the built-in screen recording feature that is on all Xiaomi smartphones since MIUI 10. However, it has limitations: for example, on some models (like the Redmi 9A), the maximum recording time is only 3 minutes, and the sound from the microphone can be recorded with interference.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record button (an icon with a circle and a dot inside). If it's not there, tap the pencil icon (✏️) And add it to the panel.
3. Press the recording button, and a countdown timer (3 seconds) will appear, and then the screen will start to be captured.
4. To stop recording, pull the notification bar down and tap the Stop button.

Where is the video saved? By default, the videos appear in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder or Screen Records. The file format is.mp4 with a resolution corresponding to the current screen resolution (for example, 1080×2400 for Xiaomi 13).

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🔹 Hidden chip MIUI: If you're on Xiaomi MIUI 12.5+, You can record the screen with internal sound (sound from the game / application), even if the option does not appear in the settings:

1. Activate the screen recording in the standard way.
2. Immediately after recording begins, pull the notification panel and tap on the recording notification.
3. Turn on the "Record device sound" switch (only appear after recording starts!).

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If the screen recording button is missing after the MIUI update, reset the notification panel settings: go to Settings → Notifications Panel → Reset settings.

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

If you want to record gameplay without losing FPS, standard screen recording won’t work — it can cause lags. Instead, use the built-in Game Turbo, which is optimized for capturing game video. This feature is available on most Xiaomi and POCO models, starting with the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

How to turn on Game Turbo and record gameplay:

• 🎮 Open the game you want to record.
• Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel (if the swipe doesn't work, check your gesture settings in Settings → Additional settings → Gestures).
• In the Game Turbo panel, find the video camera icon (🎥) And you tap it, and it'll start recording with optimized settings for games.
• To stop recording, call the Game Turbo panel again and click the red Stop button.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) Game Turbo recording can turn off the game's sound in the final video. MIUI, The solution is to use third-party applications (see Method 4).

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Method 3: Screen recording via Google Assistant (for MIUI 13+)

Few people know, but Xiaomi on MIUI 13 and later can start recording the screen with a voice command via Google Assistant. This is convenient if you need to quickly start recording without being distracted from current activities (for example, while passing a level in the game).

How it works:

• 🗣️ Activate Google Assistant by saying “OK, Google” or holding the Home button".
• Tell the command to "Start screen recording" (English: "Start screen recording").
• Confirm the beginning of the recording in the window that appears.
• To stop the recording, call the assistant again and say, "Stop recording the screen."

🔹 Important nuance: This method only works if the Google Assistant settings enable access to special features:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings → Google Assistant → General → Special features.
3. Make sure the "Allow Device Control" switch is active.

The advantage of this method is that it can be launched instantly without looking for buttons in the menu, but it also has disadvantages:

• ❌ It doesn't work on models with MIUI 12 and older.
• ❌ You can not configure resolution or bitrate – the recording is with default parameters.
• ❌ The sound from the microphone is recorded only if it was turned on in the last hand recording.

Method 4: Third-party applications for professional recording

If the built-in tools of Xiaomi do not suit you (for example, due to time restrictions or lack of sound), you should pay attention to third-party applications. 10 popular programs for recording the screen and selected the top-3, The ones that work best for Xiaomi:

🔹 How to install and configure Mobizen (we recommend for games):

1. Download Mobizen from Google Play.
2. When you first start, allow access to overlay over other windows (this is required for the recording control panel).
3. In the application settings, select: 🎞️ Permission: 1920×1080 (Full HD). 🔊 Sound source: “Internal sound + microphone". ⚡ Bitreit: 12 Mbps (for better quality).

Mobizen

"Recording"

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 when using Mobizen or DU Recorder may have an error "failed to start recording" due to overlay resolution conflict:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mobizen.
2. Select "More" → Permits → Display over other windows".
3. Turn on the permission and restart the application.

Method 5: Recording screens via PC (for long-distance videos and streams)

If you want to record long video (like streaming or a training course), you better use it on a computer, which removes time constraints, allows you to capture a 4K screen, and gives you more control over settings. There are two proven ways:

🖥️ Method 1: Scrcpy (free, no root)

Scrcpy is an open source software for managing an Android device from a PC, and it also supports screen recording with minimal latency.

1. Download scrcpy from the official website: github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and enable debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Run scrcpy via command line: scrcpy --record=file.mp4 To record with sound, use: scrcpy --record=file.mp4 --audio=mic

🖥️ Method 2: Through Vysor (Easy for beginners)

Vysor is a graphical interface program that allows you not only to control your phone from a PC, but also to record the screen. The free version imposes a watermark, but it can be removed by buying the Pro version for ~$10.

1. Download Vysor from vysor.io.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and follow the instructions for installing drivers.
3. In the Vysor interface, click on the video camera icon (🎥) top-right.
4. Select the folder to save and click "Start Recording".

⚠️ Warning: When recording via PC, the sound from the phone's microphone is not captured - only the sound from the PC microphone. If you want sound from your phone, use scrcpy with a flag --audio=mic or connect an external microphone to a PC.

Solution: Why screen recording on Xiaomi doesn’t work

Even if you did everything according to the instructions, the screen recording may not start or malfunction.-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

🔹 Secret life hack for Xiaomi: If the screen recording is lagging or slowing down, try lowering the screen resolution before recording: