How to Record Screen Videos on Xiaomi: A Complete 2026 Guide

Why you need to record a screen on Xiaomi and what it takes

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 the screen recording feature has been around for a long time and works steadily, there are nuances on Android devices (including MIUI), for example, not all models support recording with internal sound, and on some versions of the firmware, the option is hidden in the depths of the menu.

Before you start, check out three key points:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) there may be no built-in screen recording. Update the system to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🎤 Sound: By default, only the microphone is recorded. To capture internal audio (music, game sounds) you will need additional settings or third-party applications.
• 🔋 Battery charge: High-resolution screen recording (e.g, 1080p@60fps) discharge 15–20% Connect the charger if you plan a long session.

If your Xiaomi is released after 2019, it probably has a built-in recording feature, and older models (like the Redmi Note 5 or Mi 8) will need to use third-party utilities, and then we’ll go through all the ways, from standard to advanced.

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

The easiest method is to use the standard Screen Recorder tool, which is available in MIUI 12 and later. It does not require superuser rights, supports recording from the webcam (on some models), and allows you to choose the resolution.

How to turn on:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Recording tile (if it is not, tap on the pencil icon → add it to active tiles).
3. Click on the tile → confirm permissions (access to media and microphone).
4. Select the parameters: 🎥 Permission: 720p, 1080p or Auto (recommended) 1080p clear-cut). 🔊 Sound: Microphone, Inner sound (if available) or No sound. 🖥️ Showing touches: useful for tutorials.

Start recording

The finished video will be saved in the gallery in the ScreenRecordings folder. On models with MIUI 14 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), recording in 4K@30fps is available, but it heats the processor very much.

Check out the MIUI version (should be 12+)

Add the "Screen Recording" tile to the curtain

Permits for microphone and storage

Select a resolution not lower than 1080p for quality

Connect charging for long recording-->

Method 2: Recording with internal sound (bypassing MIUI restrictions)

By default, MIUI blocks the recording of internal audio (game, music, video) due to Android limitations.

Method 1: Use Google Play Games (for gameplay)

• 🎮 Install the Google Play Games app.
• Open the game → swipe down the curtain → tap on the icon Record the game.
• Select Record with internal sound → Start the capture.

Cons: works only for games from Google Play and records with the service logo.

Method 2: Mobizen Screen Recorder App (for any content)

• 📱 Download Mobizen (free version with watermark).
• Start the app → select 1080p, 60 FPS and activate the Inner Sound.
• Confirm permissions. → Start recording.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ Mobizen may not capture audio from some apps (such as TikTok or YouTube Music) due to security protections DRM. This will only help the root or ADB-commands (see Method 4).

Method 3: Webcam recording (for streams or reactions)

If you need to record not only the screen, but also your reaction (for example, for streaming or review), use PIP-in-Picture applications.

• 🎥 DU Recorder: Adds camera to the corner of the screen, adjusts window size and transparency. Supports internal sound recording on some Xiaomi models.
• 📹 AZ Screen Recorder: a lighter solution with a minimalist interface. There's a feature for drawing on the screen while recording.
• 🖥️ Vysor (for PC): if you need to record the Xiaomi screen on your computer via USB or wifi.

Instructions for DU Recorder:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Slip on the gear icon (settings) → Resolution → select 1080p.
3. Activate the Front Camera and adjust its position (angle, size).
4. Enable Sound Recording → Internal Audio (if available).
5. Press the red recording button. → confirm the authorization.

⚠️ Note: When recording with a camera DU Recorder can heavily load the processor on weak devices (for example, Redmi). 9A). If the video starts to slow down, reduce the resolution to 720p Or turn off the camera.

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If recording is slowing down, close the background apps via Settings → Apps → Clean up, especially for devices with 3-4 GB of RAM (e.g., Redmi Note 8 Pro).

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

If you need to record with internal sound on models where it is blocked (e.g., the recording is not available, POCO X3 Pro, you can use it ADB-This method doesn't require root, but it requires basic command line knowledge.

Steps:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

USB

Platform Tools

Android SDK

Command line.

Terminal

adb

adb devices

(Your device should appear)

adb shell settings put global capture_internal_audio 1

(Allows recording of internal sound)

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1080x2340

(Starts recording at 1080p with a bitrate of 10 Mbps).

Ctrl+C

The video will be saved in the root folder of the phone under the name record.mp4. To re-write, change the name of the file in the command (for example, record2.mp4).

Method 5: Recording the screen on a PC through mirroring

If you need to record a Xiaomi screen on your computer (for example, for editing or streaming), use mirroring software:

• 🖥️ Scrcpy: free open source software, works on USB Or Wi-Fi. It supports recording in 1080p@60fps without delay. scrcpy. --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 8M
• 📺 ApowerMirror: a paid solution with additional functions (annotations, management from PC).
• 🎮 Vysor: Easy for gamers, but free version is limited to resolution 720p.

Advantages of recording via PC:

• 🔹 No phone load (relevant for weaker models like Redmi) 7A).
• 🔹 You can immediately edit the video in Adobe Premiere or OBS Studio.
• 🔹 Support for PC audio capture (for example, for microphone comments).

⚠️ Note: WI-Fi recording may cause delays of up to 1-2 seconds. For critical tasks (e.g., recording speed games) use USB-connection.

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For professional recording (streams, reviews), the combination of Scrcpy + OBS Studio gives better quality than any mobile application.

Solution: Why screen recording on Xiaomi doesn’t work

If the screen recording does not start or the video is saved without sound, check these moments:

If the problem persists, try resetting the Screen Recorder app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screen Recorder (or Screen Recorder)
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi