Mi Video on Xiaomi: what is this application and how to use it correctly

If you own a Xiaomi device — a smartphone, tablet or TV — you’ve probably come across a pre-installed Mi Video app, which is a regular video player at first glance, but it’s actually more powerful than it seems. In this article, we’ll look at what Mi Video is, how it differs from standard players, what hidden features are in the app, and how to configure it for maximum convenience.

Many users mistakenly confuse Mi Video with Mi Video. TV — It's actually two different products: Mi Video is designed to watch local and online videos, while Mi Video is designed to watch local and online videos. TV Focuses on streaming and management of Smart TV. We will explain in detail what formats the player supports, how it integrates with the Xiaomi ecosystem, and why it should be used instead of third-party alternatives like the one that is not available. VLC or MX Player.

Particular attention will be paid to the hidden mode "Kinosal", which automatically optimizes the sound and picture for watching movies, as well as the synchronization functions between devices - for example, how to start a movie on a smartphone, and continue on the TV Mi. TV If you've ever had a playback problem, a brake or a codec error, here's the solution.

What is Mi Video and Why is it Necessary?

Mi Video is a standard multimedia application from Xiaomi, preinstalled on most of the brand’s devices: smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi, tablets (Mi Pad) and TVs (Mi) TV, Redmi TV). Its main task is to play video files, but with a number of unique features:

• 🎬 Support for most popular formats (.mp4,.mkv,.avi,.mov, etc.) without needing to install additional codecs.
• 🌐 Built-in online services with licensed content (depending on region).
• 🔄 Synchronize browsing history between devices via Xiaomi account.
• 🎧 Automatic optimization of sound for headphones, speakers or external speakers.
• 📱 Convenient interface with gestures (for example, swipe up/down to adjust brightness or volume).

The main advantage over third-party players is deep integration with firmware MIUI. For example, Mi Video can automatically sort videos by folder, recognize movies and TV shows by file name, and offer similar content from online libraries. VLC Or Kodi can slow down.

It's important to understand that Mi Video is not just a player, it's part of the Xiaomi ecosystem. TV, You can stream video from your smartphone directly to the big screen without additional apps like Google Cast. And if you use Xiaomi headphones (like AirDots), the player will automatically switch the sound to them when you connect to them.

The difference between Mi Video and Mi Video TV and other players

Many people confuse Mi Video with Mi Video. TV, But these are fundamentally different applications:

Compared to popular players like VLC or MX Player, then Mi Video loses in the flexibility of settings (for example, there is no manual equalizer setting or decoder selection), but wins in speed and energy efficiency. HD-Redmi Note 10 Mi Video consumes 15-20% less battery power than VLC, Optimization for Qualcomm and MediaTek processors.

Another key difference is Cinema Mode, which automatically adjusts color, contrast and sound to view movies, mimicking the settings of a movie theater, and it comes in three taps:

1. Open the video in full screen mode.
2. Slip on the screen to make the controls appear.
3. Click on the icon. 🎥 top-right.

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If Kinosal mode is not activated, check if Auto-Optimization is enabled in the application settings (Mi Video) → Settings → Reproduction).

Supported formats and codecs

Mi Video supports most popular video formats, but there are some nuances. Here is a full list of compatible extensions and codecs:

• 📁 Video:.mp4,.mkv,.avi,.mov,.flv,.wmv,.3gp,.webm.
• 🎵 Audio:.mp3,.aac,.flac,.wav,.ogg.
• 📽️ Subtitles:.srt,.ass,.ssa,.sub (automatic recognition when a file name matches).

However, there are limitations on codecs:

• ✅ Supported: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9, MPEG-4.
• ❌ Not supported: AV1 (No additional codecs, DivX (requires manual installation), RealVideo.

If the video is not being played, check:

1. File format (e.g..mkv with codec) AV1 won't open).
2. Resolution: on budget devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) There may be problems with 4K H.265.
3. File integrity (damaged videos often give the error "failed to play").

Reproduction of non-standard formats (e.g, AV1 or DivX) can be installed by third-party codec MX Player, but it will require manual tuning.The alternative is to convert the video to a supported format using HandBrake or FFmpeg.

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If the video is slowing down, try reducing the resolution to 1080p or enable the "Hardware acceleration" option in the player settings.

How to set up Mi Video for maximum convenience

By default, Mi Video works in basic mode, but there are a number of settings that will significantly improve the experience.

1. Optimization of reproduction

Go to Mi Video → Settings → Reproduction and customization:

• 🔄 Autoturn: Turn on if you want the video to automatically unfold when you turn the device.
• 📶 Adaptive quality: useful for saving traffic when streaming.
• 🔊 Normalization of sound: aligns the volume between different videos.
• 🎞️ Skipping credits: automatically skips the opening and final credits in series.

2.Gestural control

B Settings → Control can be configured:

• 👆 Swipe up/down: adjusting brightness or volume (to choose from).
• ⏪️ Double tap: Rewind/forward (default 10 seconds, but can be changed).
• 🔍 Zoom: Turn on if you need to zoom in with gestures (useful for viewing details).

3. Synchronization with other devices

To keep the history of viewing and bookmarks on all Xiaomi gadgets:

1. Open the Settings. → Account.
2. Sign in with your Xiaomi account.
3. Enable the "Sync History" option.

If you have a Mi TV TV, You can set up automatic broadcast from a smartphone:

1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, turn on Mi Share (Settings) → Connection and sharing).
3. In Mi Video on your smartphone tap on the icon 📺 upper right corner during reproduction.

Solving common problems

Even though optimization is being done, users sometimes encounter errors, and let's look at the most common problems and their solutions:

1.The video is not played or is slowing down

Reasons and methods of correction:

• 🐢 Low performance device: try to reduce the resolution of the video to 720p or enable "hardware acceleration" in the settings.
• 📶 Poor Internet connection: Switch to mobile data or connect to another Wi-Fi network when streaming.
• 🔧 Unsupported codec: Convert video to H.264 Or install a third-party player.

2. No sound.

Check it out.

• 🔇 Mode "No sound": click on the speaker icon in the player.
• 🎧 Connected headphones: turn them off or check if the audio output settings are lost.
• 🔊 Incorrect audio codec: Try playing video on another device.

3. Subtitles are not working

Frequent errors:

• 📝 File Name Discrepancies: Subtitles should be named the same as videos (e.g., video, film.mp4 and film.rt).
• 🌐 Incorrect encoding: Open the subtitle file in a notebook and save it to UTF-8.
• 🔤 Language not supported: Mi Video automatically recognizes only English, Russian, Chinese and several other languages.

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If subtitles are shown curved, try changing their style in the settings (Mi Video) → Settings → Subtitles → Type style).

4.The app flies off or freezes

In order:

1. Reset the device.
2. Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Video → Memory. → Clear the cache).
3. Update Mi Video via Play Market or App Store.
4. If the problem persists, reinstall the application (on some devices it can be removed via the app). ADB).

Hidden features of Mi Video, which few people know

In addition to the basic features, Mi Video has several hidden features that significantly expand the functionality:

1.Children's castle mode

If you give a smartphone to a child, you can block the exit from the player:

1. Open the video.
2. Slip on the screen and click on the icon. 🔒.
3. Install. PIN-code (default 1234, but change it).

Now to exit the player you will need to enter the code.

2. Reproduction from external devices

Mi Video can read videos from:

• 💽 USB-Drivers: Connect the flash drive through OTG-cable.
• 🖥️ Local Network: Use the built-in network DLNA-server (included in Settings) → Network).
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud, Google Drive and OneDrive are supported (authentication required).

3. Creating playlists

You can group the video by theme:

1. Hold your finger in the video in the library.
2. Select "Add to playlist".
3. Create a new playlist or add to an existing one.

4. Screenshots and screen recording

During reproduction, it is possible to:

• 📸 Take a screenshot: tap the screen and click on the icon 📷.
• 🎥 Record the video: Hold the icon 📷 (It doesn’t work on all devices).

How to Update or Reinstall Mi Video

Since Mi Video is a system application, updating and removing it has nuances.

Update

There are two ways:

1. Through the Play Market (if the app is available for updates).
2. Through MIUI Updater: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update system. Click on three dots in the top right corner and select "Update apps".

Reinstallation

If the application is not working correctly, you can reset it to factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Video.
2. Click on "Storage" → "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache".
3. Reset the device.

If a complete deletion is required (for example, due to a conflict with another player), do so through the ADB:

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

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Before removing Mi Video, install an alternative player (e.g., a player, VLC), Since the system application is responsible for playing video in the gallery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Video