How to record video from the screen of the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all ways from A to Z

Recording video from the Xiaomi Redmi screen is a useful feature for creating guides, streams, saving game moments or demonstrating the operation of applications. But not all users know that MIUI has several ways to make a screencast, from standard tools to professional applications with advanced settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/11 and other devices based on MIUI 12-14, including hidden chips and solving typical problems.

Xiaomi smartphones have built-in screen recording without having to install third-party software. However, the standard tool has limitations: you can't record sound from the microphone at the same time as system sounds, there's no video editor. We'll show you how to get around these limitations, and we'll also talk about the best alternative programs for advanced users. If you want to record gameplay, online lesson or just save an important moment from the screen, here you will find working solutions.

1. Built-in screen recording in MIUI: where is located and how to turn on

The easiest way to start recording is to use the standard Screen Recorder feature, which is preinstalled in MIUI firmware. It is available on all Xiaomi Redmi since MIUI 10, but in the latest updates (MIUI 13/14), the interface and features have been expanded to activate the recording:

1. Method 1 (through the notification panel): 📱 Swipe down the screen to open the notification bar. 🔍 Find the Screen Record icon (an icon with a mug and a dot inside). If it's not there, click Edit (pencil) and add the widget to the active ones. 🎥 Click on the icon, a countdown timer (3 seconds) will appear, after which the recording will begin.

Method 2 (through settings):

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording.
• ✅ Turn on the screen recording switch (if switched off).
• 🎯 You can also set up the permission here (up to the end). 1080p), bitrate and sound source.

By default, videos are saved in the DCIM → ScreenRecordings folder in.mp4 format. MIUI 14 has the ability to select the save folder, as well as to display touches on the screen (useful for tutorials). However, there is a caveat: when recording system sounds (for example, music from apps), the microphone automatically turns off - this is a restriction of Android, not Xiaomi.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi 8) the built-in screen recording may not be available due to hardware limitations.

Screen recording with sound: how to turn on microphone and system sounds

The main problem with standard MIUI recording is that it is not possible to capture both microphone and system sounds (such as music from a game or video) at the same time, which is due to Android’s security policy, but can be circumvented in two ways:

Method 1: Use an external microphone

If you need to record a voice comment over system sounds:

• 🎙️ Connect headphones with a microphone (wired or Bluetooth).
• 🔊 In the settings of screen recording (Settings) → Special facilities → Screen recording → Select the sound settings, select the Microphone.
• 🎵 System sounds will be recorded through the phone speaker and your voice will be recorded through the headphone microphone.

Method 2: Install a third-party application

Software like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen can bypass Android restrictions, such as AZ Screen Recorder.

• 📱 Install the app from Google Play.
• 🔧 In the recording settings, select the internal audio (Audio Source: Internal Audio).
• 🎤 Activate the Microphone option to record both voice and system sounds at the same time.

Important: Some applications require superuser (root) rights or ADB activation to record internal sound. Without root rights, functionality may be limited.

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If the sound is lost when recording through a third-party application, try turning off Bluetooth headphones – they can conflict with the audio capturer.

3.The best screen recording apps on Xiaomi Redmi

If you don't like the built-in MIUI, consider alternatives. We tested 5 popular applications and compiled a comparison table:

For most Xiaomi Redmi users, the best choice is AZ Screen Recorder, which supports high resolution, has a built-in editor and allows you to record internal sound (if there is root). If you want a simple recording without unnecessary features, XRecorder is suitable.

⚠️ Note: Screen recording applications may conflict with MIUI Optimizations: If the recording is interrupted or lagged, turn off optimization for the selected application in the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select an application → No restrictions).

4. Record gameplay on Xiaomi Redmi: features and settings

If you want to record gameplay on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi K50 or another model with a powerful processor, take a few nuances into account:

• 🎮 Performance: Recording in high resolution (1080p+) It can cause friezes in games, and we recommend lowering the resolution to 720p limit FPS.
• 🔊 Sound: In games like this PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact system sounds are recorded automatically, but voice chat (e.g., Discord) is not.
• 📱 Overheating: Long recording + play = It's a processor heater. 7xx/8xx (Like Redmi. K40) The risk of overheating is lower than on budget chips (Helio) G85).

Optimal settings for recording gameplay:

• 📹 Permission: 1280×720 (720p) upon 30 FPS.
• 🎯 Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps (higher – more load).
• 🔕 Do Not Disturb Mode: Turn on to prevent notifications from being recorded.

Close background applications |Enable performance mode |Deactivate autobrightness |Check free space (minimum 2 GB) |Connect charging (for long sessions)

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For video game streams on YouTube or Twitch, Mobizen is better, as it supports live streaming from the Xiaomi Redmi screen without having to connect to a PC. However, you will need a stable connection to Wi-Fi 5 GHz or 4G/5G at high speeds to stream.

5. Hidden Screen Recording Chips on Xiaomi

MIUI has a few little-known features that make it easier to record the screen:

• 🖼️ Webcam recording: Some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro and later) can simultaneously record screen and video from the front camera.
• ⏱️ Record timer: In the built-in recorder, you can set an automatic termination in 1, 5 or 10 minutes (Settings) → Screen recording → Timer).
• 📍 Recording of touches: Enable the display of taps in Settings → Additionally. → Touching is useful for teaching videos.
• 🔄 Quick turn on: Set the screen to double press the power button (Settings) → Buttons and gestures → Quick action).

In the models with MIUI 14 and the Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 1/2 (Like Redmi. K60) recordable HDR-format, but this function is hidden in the engineering menu and requires activation through the ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global screenrecord.hdr 1

To return the standard settings, do:

adb shell settings put global screenrecord.hdr 0

6. Solving problems when recording screen

If screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi is not working or is failing, check out the following points:

If after the MIUI update, the screen recording disappeared from the notification panel:

1. Go to Settings → Notification Panel → Edit.
2. Find the Screen Record widget and drag it to the active area.
3. If the widget is missing, reset the notification panel settings (Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting the notification panel).

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If screen recording doesn’t work after the MIUI update, try clearing the Screen Recorder app cache in the storage settings.

7.Alternative methods: recording from PC or via ADB

If the built-in and third-party methods do not work, you can record the screen Xiaomi Redmi using a computer.

• 🖥️ PC Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Scrcpy (free, no root).

Instructions for setting up scrcpy:

1. Download scrcpy from the official website (GitHub).
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click on the version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and run scrcpy via the command line: scrcpy --record file.mp4
4. To record the sound, add a flag --audio=mic (microphone) or --audio=all (system sounds, requires root).

The advantages of scrcpy:

• 🎮 No delays (suitable for gameplay recordings).
• 📹 Maintains permission until 4K.
• 🔧 Flexible bitrate settings and FPS.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires a connection to the PC.
• ⚠️ Recording system sound without root is impossible.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi