Xiaomi’s current smartphones, which are powered by the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, have powerful built-in content creation tools. You no longer have to search for and install third-party apps from the Google Play Market, which are often overloaded with advertising and require unnecessary permissions. The standard Screenshotr (Recorder) is already integrated into the system and allows you to capture what is happening on the display in high resolution.
However, many users have difficulty with the right audio capture, and by default, the system can choose to operate only from the microphone, which leads to the recording of extraneous noises, or completely remain silent. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to adjust the internal sound to record clean audio from a game or application, and how to combine it with voice comment.
Understanding Android privacy settings is also critical, as some apps (such as banking or streaming services) block screen recording at the system level.We’ll look at these nuances so you can effectively use your Xiaomi to create training videos, play levels in games or fix bugs.
Activation of the built-in screen recorder
The first step is to find and run a system app. In most current models, like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13, the shortcut is already in the Tools folder on the desktop. If you don't see it, the easiest way to search is to pull the notification curtain down to the end and find the Screen Record icon.
If the icon is not on the quick action list, you need to add it manually. Click on the menu edit icon (usually a pencil or gear in the corner of the curtain) and drag the desired item to the active panel, which will provide quick access to the function at any time without too much search in the settings.
When you start the app, you'll see a recording management interface, which displays a timer, a pause and a stop button, but the most important thing is in the settings menu, which is called by pressing three dots in the upper right corner or through the sidebar while you write.
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For quick access, add the Screen Record widget to your desktop through a long tap on the empty space and select the "Widgets" item.
Importantly, the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI. Newer versions of HyperOS have made the design more minimal, but the functionality remains the same. Make sure the application has permission to display over other windows, otherwise it may not run on top of the game.
Setting up the sound source for clean recording
The key to this instruction is the right audio input configuration. Xiaomi often chooses the Microphone source by default, which means recording all the sounds around you, including your voice and keyboard noise. To record the sound from the system (music, in-game dialogues), you need to change this parametry.
Open the recorder settings (three dots in the corner) and find the Sound Source option, which will open up a list of options available to you, and choosing the right source directly affects the final quality of the video file.
- 🎙️ Microphone: Records only external sounds through a smartphone microphone, perfect for video commentary, but poorly suited for recording gameplay with music.
- 🔊 Internal sound: captures the digital audio stream of the system, and the sound will be crystal clear, no noise, but you won't be able to speak while recording.
- 🎤🔊 Microphone and internal sound: hybrid mode, allows you to record the sound of the game and your voice at the same time.
⚠️ Note: When selecting Internal Sound mode, system notifications (messages from messengers) can also be recorded in video. It is recommended to turn on Do Not Disturb mode before recording.
In some regions, due to legal restrictions, the option of “Inner Sound” can be hidden or replaced, in which case the only solution is to use third-party software or change the region in the phone settings, although the latter method may affect the operation of other services.
Video quality parameters and frame rate
Once you have the audio setup, you need to make sure that the visual part meets your expectations. The same settings menu ("three dots") has the option "Video settings" where you can flexibly manage resolution and frame rate.
For standard tasks, such as creating instructions or fixing correspondence, 1080p resolution and 30 fps are enough. This will ensure good quality with a minimum file size. If you record dynamic gameplay, where smoothness of movements is important, you should switch to 60 fps.
Recommended settings for different tasks:
Training/presentation: 1080p, 30 fps, bitrate 8 Mbps
Gameplay (shooter/racing): 1080p/1440p, 60 fps, bitrate 12-16 Mbit/s
- Save space: 720p, 30 fps, bitrate 4 Mbit/sHigh bittrade and frame rate significantly increase the size of the final file. If you plan a long desktop write, make sure that there is free space on Xiaomi's internal drive, and activating a record of 60 FPS can increase the load on the processor and cause the device to heat up.
☑️ Checking before recording in high quality
Using a floating toolbar
When you're recording, you have a translucent control panel in the corner of the screen, and it contains pause buttons, write completion buttons (red square), and add notes, and it's functional and allows you to draw on the screen in real time.
By pressing the pencil button, you can tag directly over the image, which is especially useful when creating training videos, when you want to highlight a particular button or area of the interface, all of your cursor or finger actions will be recorded in the final video.
You can also use front-facing camera control in the panel, so if you want to add face-in-picture to the video angle, click the icon, and you can move the camera window around the screen and resize it as you record it.
Keep in mind that using drawing tools or cameras can reduce performance in heavy gaming.If you notice a drop in FPS, it’s best to turn off these features and focus on clean screen capture.
The secret function of the panel
Comparison of built-in recorder and third-party applications
While Xiaomi’s built-in solution covers 95% of the needs, sometimes more advanced features such as streaming or specific codecs are required. The table below compares the standard tool with popular counterparts from the app store.
| Function | Built-in recorder | Third-party (AZ Screen, RecScreen) |
|---|---|---|
| Capturing the internal sound | Yes (indirectly) | Yes (via Android API) |
| Advertising in the interface | Absent. | Often present. |
| Video editing | Basic (trimming) | Extended (effects) |
| Impact on the battery | Optimized. | High consumption |
Using third-party apps is justified if you need a live stream on Twitch or YouTube, since the built-in Xiaomi recorder does not yet support streaming out of the box. GIF or from a webcam without darkening the background.
However, for a typical user task, recording screen video is more than enough, and does not require unnecessary permissions to access contacts or geolocate, which is critical to the security of your data.
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The built-in application is always a priority over the third-party due to better optimization for hardware and lack of advertising.
Where to find and how to edit the finished records
Once you've finished recording, the file is automatically saved to the gallery, and you usually create a separate album called Screen Records or Screen Recorder, and the path to the file system is like this. DCIM/ScreenRecorder.
The built-in Xiaomi Gallery Editor allows you to do basic processing: crop the beginning and end where you searched for the launch button, or rotate the video. For more complex editing, overlaying music or titles, files can be transferred to a computer or opened in a mobile video editor.
If you plan to share videos via instant messengers, pay attention to the file size. Long-term recordings in high resolution can weigh hundreds of megabytes, in which case it is better to compress the video before sending it, using the Send as a file functions or special compressor utilities.
⚠️ WARNING: When you remove the Security app or clear system caches through third-party cleaners, the recorder settings may be reset to factory.
Check your records folder regularly. Files can take up a lot of space, especially if you use screen capture frequently for work, and it is recommended to audit once a week and delete bad takes.