How to record a screen on Xiaomi with sound: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Why do you need to record a screen with sound on Xiaomi?

Recording the screen of Xiaomi’s smartphone with sound has become an essential feature for gamers, streamers, content creators and even ordinary users. The ability to capture gameplay with comments, save video instructions with voice or demonstrate the operation of applications with system sounds opens new horizons for sharing experiences and creating unique content. However, standard MIUI tools do not always allow you to capture sound – especially for internal audio (system sounds, music from applications).

In this article, we will explore all the current ways to record screen on Xiaomi (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models) with audio capture – both through the built-in MIUI 14/15 tools and using third-party applications. We will focus on the nuances of recording internal audio that often cause failures.

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (no sound and with microphone)

The easiest method is to use the built-in screen recording feature available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later. Unfortunately, by default, it only captures screen video and microphone sound, but not system audio. Here's how to activate it:

1. Open the Quick Settings panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the screen recording icon (if not, click on the pencil to edit the panels and add it to the active ones).
3. Slip the icon and confirm the beginning of the recording (the countdown timer will appear).
4. To stop, pull the notification bar down and press Stop.

The video will be saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder, to enable the recording of sound from the microphone:

• 🎤 Before recording, tap the Screen Record icon with a long tap.
• 🔊 In the menu that appears, activate the "Sound Record" switch".
• 📱 Make sure the microphone is not silenced (check permissions for the Screen Recording app in Settings). → Annexes → Permits → Microphone).

⚠️ Note: The built-in feature does not record system sounds (music, game sounds, notifications.

Method 2: Record the screen with sound through Google Play Games (for games)

If you need to record gameplay with internal sound, use the built-in Google Play Games tool.This method works on most Xiaomi devices (including the POCO F5, Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13) and captures the sound of the game without having to install third-party programs.

Instructions:

1. Install or update the Google Play Games app from the Play Market.
2. Start the game you want to record.
3. Open the Google Play Games bar (swipe sideways or through the icon in the notification tray).
4. Click on the "Record Game" icon (or "Start Streaming" if there is no record).
5. Select resolution (recommended 720p or 1080p for balance of quality and file size).
6. Activate the recording – the video will be saved in the Videos/Play Games folder.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Captures the internal sound of the game without additional settings.
• 📱 Works on devices without root rights.
• 🔄 Allows you to stream the game in real time on YouTube.

⚠️ Note: Not all games support recording via Google Play Games.If the recording button is inactive, check the compatibility of the game in the official list.

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Before recording the game, close the background applications – this will reduce the lags and improve the quality of the video.

Method 3: Third-party applications for recording screen with sound

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested the top-end solutions for Xiaomi and selected those that work consistently on MIUI 14/15 without root. Importantly, most applications require activation of the "Sound through Cable" option or use of workarounds to record internal sound.

The best apps to record screen on Xiaomi:

To record internal sound through these applications:

1. Connect your headphones with a microphone to your smartphone (even if you don’t talk).
2. In the application settings, select the sound source: Microphone + system sound (if there is such a point).
3. If you don’t have an option, use AudioMix (an audio mixing app).

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Method 4: Recording internal sound without root

The only working way to record system audio on Xiaomi without root rights is to use the AudioMix app paired with an on-screen recorder. This method works on MIUI 13/14/15 and does not require technical knowledge. The point is that AudioMix redirects the internal audio stream to a virtual microphone, which is then captured by the recorder.

Step-by-step:

1. Download AudioMix and AZ Screen Recorder from Play Market.
2. Open AudioMix and enable Virtual Audio Capture.
3. In the AZ Screen Recorder settings, select the sound source: Microphone (this will be a virtual microphone with system sound).
4. Start recording the screen and it will now contain internal sound.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔊 Possible interference when talking to the microphone at the same time.
• 📱 On some models (Redmi 10, POCO X3) Additional settings are required in the settings → Special facilities → AudioMix.
• 🎵 Not all apps (e.g. Netflix, Spotify) allow you to capture your sound because of the DRM-defense.

Method 5: Recording a screen with sound via PC (for professionals)

If you want the best quality or standard methods don’t work, plug Xiaomi into your computer and use screen capture software, which is suitable for creating reviews, streams or long-term recordings.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Capture program: OBS Studio (free) or Mirillis Action (paid).
• 📱 Cable USB-C/USB-A (original for stable connection).
• 🔊 Virtual audio driver (e.g., VB-Cable for transmitting sound from phone to PC).

Instructions for OBS Studio:

1. Turn on your smartphone Debugging by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. In OBS, add the source of Android Device Capture (ADB).
4. For sound, use VB-Cable or configure audio transmission via scrcpy with the --audio=all setting.

⚠️ Note: When recording via PC, audio delays (up to 200 ms) are possible. Use manual adjustment of tracks in the video editor to synchronize.

Solution: Why is it not recorded on Xiaomi?

If the sound is not recorded or is recorded with interference, check the following points:

Xiaomi models on Android 10 and below may require the activation of the hidden option:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1

This command unlocks the internal sound capture for some recorders (ADB and USB debugging required).

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+, the built-in screen recording will never capture the internal sound – that’s the Android system’s limitation, not the manufacturer’s.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi