Mi Video on Xiaomi Redmi: why you need this app and how to set it up

If you own a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone (e.g. Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or Xiaomi Redmi) POCO X5), You may have noticed that Mi Video is pre-installed, and it appears on the menu immediately after you buy the device, but many users don't understand what it's for or if it can be removed. In this article, we will discuss in detail what Mi Video is, what features it hides, how to use it effectively – and whether it is worth getting rid of it in favor of alternatives.

At first glance, Mi Video seems like a regular video player, but in fact it is part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, integrated with cloud services and branded chips of the brand. the application supports most popular formats, can stream content from network storages and even offers built-in tools for basic video editing. However, not all users like its interface or imposed features. Next you will learn how to completely disable ads in Mi Video without root rights and what hidden features lurk in the settings.

What is Mi Video and Why You Need It on Xiaomi Redmi?

Mi Video (full name – Mi Video Player) – is a standard media player from Xiaomi, preinstalled on all smartphones of the brand under the control of the smartphone. MIUI. The app replaces the stock Android player and offers advanced functionality:

• 🎬 Video playback in most formats (.mp4,.mkv,.avi,.mov, etc.) without the need to install a codec.
• 🌐 Integration with Mi Cloud and Google Drive cloud services for streaming files directly.
• 🔍 Automatic scanning of the device for the presence of video files and sorting them by folders (Films, Music clips, Camera recordings).
• 📱 Support for gestures and voice control (on models with IR-Blaster or Google Assistant).

The main advantage of Mi Video over third-party players (for example, the main role of the game, VLC or MX Player – Deep Optimization for MIUI. The app consumes less battery life, opens files faster, and supports proprietary features like reading mode (for subtitled videos) or a night filter to protect vision. Some users complain about intrusive advertising in the free version and the lack of advanced editing features.

Main features of Mi Video: what the application can do

At first glance, Mi Video looks like a simple player, but there are useful tools under the hood.

The Smart Search feature, which analyzes video content (like recognizing faces or objects) and offers related content from the Internet, for example, if you watch a concert footage, the app can prompt other videos of the artist on YouTube, but it requires an Internet connection and permission to access the Camera and the Warehouse to work.

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If the video is slowing down, try turning off hardware acceleration in the settings. Paradoxically, but on some Redmi models (like the Redmi). 9A) Software decoding works more consistently.

How to use Mi Video: step-by-step instructions

We'll figure out how to play it, customize it, and use hidden functions. MIUI 14 and newer (on) MIUI 12/13 There may be minor differences in the interface).

1. Launch and selection of video

Open the Mi Video app (an icon with a blue background and a white triangle) and you'll see on the home screen:

• 📂 Local files – videos stored on the device.
• ☁️ Cloud – Files from Mi Cloud or other connected services.
• 🔍 Search – manual search by name or tags.
• ⚙️ Settings - access to player parameters.

To open the video, tap the thumbnail. For convenience, files are grouped by folder (Downloads, DCIM, WhatsApp, etc.).

2. Reproduction control

The following gestures and buttons are available during viewing:

• 👆 Swipe up/down - Volume adjustment.
• 👉 Swipe left/right – rewind for 10 seconds.
• 🔄 Double tap - rewind for 1 minute.
• 📱 Triple touch – turning on / off the “Picture in the picture” mode".

Disable Autoplay in Settings → Reproduction|

Set limits on mobile traffic for streaming|

Turn on night mode to protect vision|

Add folders to the scan exceptions|

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3. Customization of subtitles

If the video contains external subtitles or you need to download them separately:

1. Open the video and tap the screen.
2. Press the icon. CC (subtitles) in upper right corner.
3. Select the subtitles file from the device’s memory or download automatically (if available).
4. Set up the font, size and color in the subtitle style menu.

How to remove or disable Mi Video on Xiaomi Redmi

Many users want to get rid of Mi Video to make room or install an alternative player, but you can't just remove it, it's a system app. Let's look at all the ways that we can.

Method 1: Disconnect (without root)

If you do not have superuser rights, you can only disable the application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Video in the list and tap it.
3. Click Disable (the button will become active if the application is not used as the default player).
4. Confirm the action. The icon will disappear from the menu, but the application files will remain in the system.

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Disabling Mi Video does not remove it completely, but it frees up RAM and prevents background activity.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

A computer and tool will be required to remove the entire device. ADB:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer

Instructions:

1. Turn on the debugging. USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and execute the command above in the terminal.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: After removing Mi Video, some features MIUI (For example, watching video in a gallery may not work properly. You can only restore the application through resetting settings.

Method 3: Replacement with an alternative player

If you do not want to delete Mi Video, but prefer another app (e.g., the app, VLC or MX Player, do the following:

1. Install an alternative player from Google Play.
2. Open any video file through the Explorer.
3. In the Open with the help menu, select a new player and mark Always.

Mi Video problems and their solutions

Even on new Xiaomi Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) Users encounter bugs in Mi Video, and let's look at common bugs and how to fix them.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Mi Video stopped opening files from an external drive (e.g. microSD), check permissions for the application in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Storage, often the system resets access after an update.

Mi Video Alternatives: Which Players Are Better

If you are not happy with the functionality of Mi Video, consider alternative applications. We tested popular players on Xiaomi Redmi and made a rating:

• 🥇 VLC — It supports all formats, no ads, there's a built-in converter.
• 🥈 MX Player is optimized for Android, supports gestures and hardware acceleration.
• 🥉 Kodi is not only a player, but also a media center with support for plugins.
• 4️⃣ nPlayer – Minimalist design and support DLNA And Chromecast.
• 5️⃣ BSPlayer is a lightweight player with support for subtitles and skins.

For Xiaomi Redmi owners with a weak processor (e.g. Redmi) 9C or Redmi A1) We recommend MX Player is better optimized for budget devices, but if you need advanced features (like streaming from the Internet). NAS), Pay attention to Kodi.

Hidden Mi Video chips that few people know about

Even Xiaomi’s experienced users are unaware of some of the features of Mi Video.

• 🔊 Normalization of sound: Include in Settings → Sound. → Normalize volume to eliminate the volume difference between videos.
• 📽️ Creating playlists: Long-pressed video → Add to the playlist. Useful for organizing movies or TV shows.
• 🌙 Dark theme for video: Enable in Settings → Topics → Dark to the player interface turned black (saves battery power on the AMOLED-screen).
• 🔄 Automatic playback: C Settings → Reproduction → Autoplay can be configured to transition to the next video in the folder.
• 📱 Control from another device: Connect to DLNA and control the player from a smartphone or tablet.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with IR-With a blaster (e.g. Redmi Note 11), Mi Video can be used as a remote for your TV. → Devices → You can use the remote control and add your TV to the list of managed devices, and then you can switch channels and adjust volume directly from the player.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Video on Xiaomi Redmi