How to record video from the screen Xiaomi with sound: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Why you need to record a screen with sound on Xiaomi and what difficulties arise

Recording video from the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams, saving game moments or showing errors in applications. However, many users face a problem: standard recording in MIUI often captures only the image, ignoring the system sound or microphone. This is due to Android’s security restrictions that block the capture of the audio stream without additional settings.

The problem is especially relevant for owners of devices Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and Mi 11/12, where the manufacturer removed the built-in audio recording option from the interface. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to record the screen with sound on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI functions, third-party applications and circumvention of restrictions through ADB. All methods are tested on the firmware MIUI 12-14 (Android 10-14).

Method 1: Integrated screen recording in MIUI (with sound through hidden settings)

The standard screen recording tool in MIUI hides the audio capture option, but it can be activated through the Functions Lab, a technique that works on most Xiaomi devices without root rights, but requires debugging over USB.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI, activate the developer mode.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.
• 🔍 In the same menu, find the Features Lab (or Special Features in newer versions) and activate the Sound Record when you capture the screen.
• 🎥 Now, when you call the Quick Settings panel, a long swipe down will appear a screen recording button with the option of selecting a sound source (microphone or system sound).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) This option may not be available due to processor limitations, in which case use method 3 or 4.

Method 2: Sound-enabled screen recording applications

If the built-in tools don't work, use third-party apps. The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 🎬 AZ Screen Recorder – supports recording system sound through Audio Mix (requires inclusion in the application settings).+ rootless.
• 🎤 Mobizen Screen Recorder – captures sound from the microphone and system (on some models you need to allow access through the microphone) ADB).
• 🎮 DU Recorder is optimized for gaming, but it's also good for regular recording.

How to configure AZ Screen Recorder to record system sound:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start the recording and swipe down the notification panel.
3. Click on the AZ Recorder notification and select Audio Source → Internal Audio.
4. Confirm permission to capture sound (a PC connection may be required for the ADB-team).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ applications may be blocked from accessing system sound due to security policies, in which case only the system can be used to access the system sound. ADB-team (mode 4).

Method 3: Screen recording via Google Play Games (for gaming moments)

If you need to record gameplay with sound, use the built-in Google Play Games tool.It automatically captures system sound and microphone, but only works in games from Google Play.

How to turn on:

1. Open the Google Play Games app (install if it is not available).
2. Select the game from the library and click on the recording icon (🎮).
3. Customize the sound source: Microphone + game sound.
4. Start recording before the game starts – the video will be saved in the gallery.

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If the game does not appear in Google Play Games, add it manually through the My Games menu" → "Add a game".

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It only works in games (not suitable for recording messengers or browsers).
• ❌ On some Xiaomi devices (e.g, POCO F3) It can only record a microphone.
• ❌ Maximum authorization — 1080p (no support 4K).

Method 4: ADB-command to unlock system sound recording

The most reliable way to record Xiaomi screen with sound is to use it. ADB-A command that unlocks audio capture for applications, which requires a PC connection, but works on all models (including Redmi 9 and the Redmi). POCO M2).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Platform Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB and enable USB Debugging (see Method 1).
3. Open the command line in the adb.exe folder and type: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1
4. Restart your phone. Any recording application (like AZ Screen Recorder) can now capture system sound.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Repeat the procedure if the sound recording stops working.

Method 5: Recording through mirroring on PC (for professionals)

If you need high quality recording (for example, for streams or training videos), use screen mirroring on a PC with audio capture through the video. OBS Studio or Vysor.This method is suitable for Xiaomi with Miracast or Miracast support. USB-debugging.

Instructions for OBS Studio:

1. Install OBS Studio on PC.
2. Connect Xiaomi to USB and enable debugging over USB.
3. In OBS, add the source of Android Device Capture (ADB).
4. Select your smartphone and set up audio capture via Audio Input Capture or Audio Output Capture.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Entry in authorization 4K quality-free.
• ✅ Ability to overlay webcam and microphone from PC.
• ✅ There are no time limits (unlike mobile apps).

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Mirror on PC is the only way to record Xiaomi’s screen 4K It has a multichannel sound but requires a stable sound. USB-connection.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

When you record a screen on Xiaomi, users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ Some apps (such as Mobizen) may require additional permission from Display over other apps. → Annexes → Special access.

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