How to record video from the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones have long gone from simple communication devices to powerful multimedia centers capable of performing many tasks. One of the most sought-after features for gamers, bloggers and educators is the ability to record video from the screen. Users often look for a way to capture a difficult moment in a game, create a tutorial or save an important video call without losing quality.

Fortunately, the MIUI and the newer HyperOS already have a powerful screencasting tool pre-installed that doesn’t require third-party apps. However, many owners of Redmi Note models don’t know how to activate this feature or configure it to record the internal sound of the system.

You'll learn how to change the resolution of recording, set up the microphone, and where to look for stored files, and we'll also look at common mistakes when video is recorded without sound, and we'll offer solutions for these situations. Get ready to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged video capture studio.

Activation of the built-in recorder through the control panel

The fastest way to start recording is to use a notification curtain. On Redmi Note 10, 11, 12 and newer versions, this method works the most stable. You don't have to search for an app on the menu, just swipe from top to bottom to open the Control Center.

If you don't see the Screen Record icon among the first shortcuts, don't panic.The system allows you to customize the set of available widgets. Click three dots in the upper right corner or swipe left to the end to open the full list of available tools.

Find an icon that says "Screen Record" (usually a video camera) and click on it, and when activated, a floating control menu will appear on the screen, which is where the image capture process starts, pauses and stops.

⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may call the icon "Screen Recorder" or "Screenshots and Recording." If you can't find it, check the notification bar settings.

For ease of use, you can drag the active widget to any part of the screen, which is especially important if you're playing shooters or strategies where buttons can block view. You can roll the menu up to a small dot that won't interfere with view.

Customization of quality and sound parameters

Before you start capturing an image, it is critical to set the settings correctly. By default, the system can choose low resolution or record sound only from a microphone, which leads to poor quality of the final file. Open the recorder settings by clicking on the gear in the floating menu.

In the Sound section, you'll see three main options: One is a Microphone, which writes all external sounds; the second is System Sound, which records audio directly from the operating system; the third is No Sound; and the first is System Sound, and the second is System Sound, which is always the sound you want to record gameplay or YouTube videos.

Also worth paying attention to the resolution and frame rate. Modern processors in Redmi Note allow you to write video in 1080p and even 4K at 60 FPS. However, setting maximum values can cause lags in heavy games.

If you plan to upload videos to YouTube or social networks, it is recommended to set a bitrate of at least 12 Mbps. This will ensure clarity of the picture even in dynamic scenes. To save space on the disk, you can reduce the settings to 720p.

Use of the "Screenshots" app

If the widget in the curtain is uncomfortable or has been accidentally removed, the full app is always available in the Tools system folder, called Screenshots, and it has a scissor icon, and it hides all the functionality for working with media content inside of it.

When you start the app, switch to the Record tab, and it's more detailed, it's got all the settings you need, and you can see the countdown timer before you start, which is convenient for setting up the scene.

The thing about this method is that it allows you to immediately go to edit or send a file after you finish writing, so you don't have to search for a file in a gallery, it saves time if you create content on the fly.

The app also has a drawing feature on the screen while recording, and by tapping a pencil in the control menu, you can highlight important moments right during the video capture, and the cursor or finger will not be displayed.

Screen recording with internal sound and without delay

One of the main problems when recording a screen on Android is the lack of internal sound or recording it through a microphone with an echo. On Xiaomi devices, this problem is solved at the system level, but requires the correct activation.

When you select a system sound source, the app captures the digital audio stream, which means that the quality will be perfect, without street noise or breathing. However, there is a nuance: some applications (such as messengers or streaming services) can block the recording of sound due to copyright protection.

In these cases, the video will have a picture, but instead of a sound, it's silence. This is normal behavior of Android security, and you can't get around this restriction with standard tools, because it's anti-piracy.

To minimize delays (lag between the action on the screen and its display in the video), close the background applications. Free RAM before recording heavy play, this will ensure smooth video sequences.

Comparison of recording methods on different versions of MIUI

The interface and capabilities of the recorder may vary depending on the version of the firmware installed. Owners of old and new Redmi Note models may encounter a different set of features.

As the table shows, Chinese firmware versions often have enhanced functionality, including the ability to record a user's face through a front-facing camera in the corner of the screen, and global versions can be cut to suit local privacy laws.

If you don't find the feature, check the region in your phone settings. Changing the region to China or India will sometimes unlock hidden features, but can affect other services.

Where to find and how to edit saved videos

When you stop recording, the file is automatically saved to the gallery. The path to the folder is usually: Internal memory. → DCIM → screen_recorder. This is where all your videos made in the standard way are stored.

The system also creates a separate album in the Gallery app called Screen Records or Screen Recorder, and from there you can immediately go to editing. The built-in editor allows you to crop the beginning and end where you set up the phone.

For more serious processing, it is better to use third-party applications such as CapCut or InShot.They allow you to overlay music, text and transition effects. Xiaomi's standard editor is only for basic cropping.

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To quickly find a video, sort the files in the gallery by date. Screen recordings are often lost among thousands of photos, unless you make individual albums.

Remember to clean this folder periodically. High-quality video files take up a lot of space. One minute of recording in 1080p can weigh anywhere from 50 to 100 MB depending on the bitrate.

The solution: black screen and no sound

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the record is going on, but the final file is black or no sound. Most often, a black screen occurs when you try to record protected content, for example, movies on Netflix or ivi. This is not a mistake, but DRM protection.

If the black screen appears in regular apps, try lowering the recording resolution. Some older apps don't scale when captured in high resolution.

The lack of sound is most often due to the wrong source choice in the settings. Make sure the media volume slider is not at zero. Also check if Bluetooth headphones are connected that can intercept the audio stream.

⚠️ Note: When recording calls through standard means (not special applications), sound may not be written due to restrictions of Google’s policy on recording phone conversations in Android 10 and higher.

If nothing helps, try updating the Screenshots app through the GetApps store or Google Play. Sometimes bugs are fixed in newer versions of system components.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The built-in Xiaomi recorder is a powerful tool that does not require root rights and third-party programs to create quality screencasts.