Recording video from the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note with sound: the full guide

Recording video from the screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphone is a useful feature for creating guides, streams or saving important moments from games and applications. However, many users face a problem: standard MIUI tools often record video without sound or with distortion. In this article, we will analyze all working ways of recording the screen with sound, including hidden system settings and trusted third-party applications.

The Redmi Note (especially the Note 10/11/12 series) has a MIUI restriction on recording system sounds through embedded tools, which is related to Xiaomi's security policy, but you can get around the restrictions. We tested 5 methods and identified optimal solutions for different scenarios, from fast recording without root rights to professional capture with an external microphone.

1. Built-in screen recording in MIUI: how to turn on the sound

The standard screen recording tool in Xiaomi Redmi Note is hidden in the Quick Settings panel, but by default it records video without sound. To activate the recording of the microphone or system sounds, you need to change the settings:

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screen Record tile (if it is not available, click Edit and add it to the active elements).
3. Hold the recording icon for 1-2 seconds – the settings menu will open.
4. Activate the switches: 🎤 Recording sound from the microphone (for comments) 🔊 Capture system sounds (not working on all models)

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, system sounds may not be recorded due to the limitations of MIUI. In this case, a workaround will help: connect the headphones with a microphone through 3.5 mm or USB-C - the system will capture sound from them as from an external source.

Make sure that the Screen Record tile is added to the notification panel |

Check the microphone volume level in the recording settings |

Turn off Do Not Disturb mode - it blocks audio capture |

Close background apps that use a microphone (such as voice assistants)-->

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 8/9 s MIUI 12.5 System sounds may be recorded with a delay of up to 0.5 So, you can synchronize audio and video with programs like CapCut or KineMaster.

2. Screen recording via Game Turbo: a hidden feature for gamers

Xiaomi’s Game Turbo mode is originally designed to optimize games, but it has an improved screen recording feature with sound, which works even on models where standard recording blocks system sounds:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Add the desired application (such as a game or browser) to the list of the Game.
3. Launch the app and swipe left across the screen, and the Game Turbo panel will appear.
4. Click the icon Recording (🎥) and select the source of the sound: 🎮 Playing sound (systemic) 🎤 Microphone (your voice) 🔊 Both sources (recommended)

The Game Turbo has the advantage of having minimal audio latency (up to 0.1 seconds) and the ability to record up to 1080p@60fps on supported devices, but this method only works within the apps added to the Game Turbo.

Systemic sounds (music, effects)|Microphone (comments)|Both sources simultaneously|I don't care about the sound.-->

3.Use ADB to unlock system sound recording

If the built-in methods don't work, you can unlock the system's sound recording via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a connection to a computer, but gives you complete control over the recording settings:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1
4. Reset the device.

After that, the standard screen recording will start capturing the system sounds. To reverse the changes, do:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 0

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 11 newer MIUI 13+ This command can only work after disconnection. MIUI Optimization (via adb shell settings put global) miui_optimization_disabled 1). This can affect the stability of the system.

Third-party applications: TOP-3 for recording with sound

If the system methods don't work, consider third-party applications. We tested 15 programs and selected the 3 best for Redmi Note:

• 🥇 AZ Screen Recorder – supports recording system sounds on Xiaomi via a workaround with Audio Mix. resolution up to 2K, There's no watermarks.

To install applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, AZ Screen Recorder).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Launch the app and set up the sound source in the Audio Settings menu.

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If the app doesn't record system sounds, try turning on Audio Mix mode in its settings. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, this works 80% of the time.

5 Problem Solving: The sound is not recorded or distorted

Frequent errors when recording the screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note and how to fix them:

• 🔇 No sound at all: Check if the microphone is turned off in the recording settings. Make sure the media volume is not at zero. Reboot the phone - sometimes the sound driver freezes".
• 🎵 Recorded only microphone, no system sounds: Use Game Turbo or ADB-the method of section 3. MIUI 14 try to roll back on MIUI 13 - It has fewer restrictions.
• 🕒 Sound and video are not synchronized: Record in format MP4 (not MKV). Use CapCut to manually sync tracks.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 14.0.3, recording system sounds through standard means is not possible due to hardware limitations. The only solution is to use an external audio interface (such as iRig) or record the sound separately and then edit.

6. Optimal settings for high-quality recording

To make the video clear and the sound clear, use these parameters:

• 📱 Permission: 1080p — optimally for social networks. 720p — if you need to save some space. 1440p — Only for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ newer.
• 🎤 Sound source: For games: Systemic + Microphone (in Game Turbo) For reviews: Microphone only (to avoid echoes).
• ⚙️ Extra: Turn off Hardware Acceleration in the recording settings if the video breaks. Use Bitrate 8-12 Mbps for Balancing File Quality and Size.

On Redmi Note 10 and older, writing in 1080p@60fps may overheat.

1. Close the background applications.
2. Remove the cover during the recording.
3. Use a cooling stand.

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For professional recording (for example, for YouTube), use the combination: external microphone + AZ Screen Recorder + editing in CapCut. This ensures clean sound without noise and maximum video quality.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi Note