Xiaomi Screen Recording with Sound: 5 Verified Ways (including MIUI 14/15)

Recording the screen of Xiaomi smartphone with sound is a challenge faced by gamers, streamers, creators of educational content and even ordinary users who want to save an important video call or broadcast. Despite the apparent simplicity, many owners of Redmi devices, POCO or Mi face problems: recording without sound, the application does not save video or there is no recording button in the notification curtain. In this article, we will examine all the current ways to record the screen on MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS), and consider the workarounds for models where the function is blocked by the manufacturer.

Xiaomi devices have a variety of firmware and sales regions, for example, on global versions of MIUI, recording the screen with sound is often disabled due to licensing restrictions, whereas on Chinese firmware, this feature works out of the box. We tested all methods on current models (Xiaomi 14 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro+, POCO F6) and selected only working solutions. If you tried to record gameplay or stream, but the sound was not recorded, this guide will help to understand the causes and fix the problem.

1.Integrated screen recording in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has built-in screen recording tools, but their location and functionality depend on the shell version and firmware region. On new HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), the interface has changed, but the logic has remained the same.

To find the tool:

• 📱 Method 1: Swipe down the screen to open the notification bar, then swipe down again for full disclosure. Look for the Screen Record icon (a video camera icon with a dot). If it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add the widget manually.
• ⚙️ Method 2: Go to Settings → Special facilities → Screen recording. Some firmware may have different paths: Settings → Additionally. → Screen recording.
• 🔍 Method 3: Use the Settings Search (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner of Settings) and enter the request “screen recording».

If the recording button is found, but when you click it, the message "Function disabled by the administrator" appears, this means that your firmware does not support recording with default sound. We will discuss solutions for this problem in the next section.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for Russia (models with prefixes) RU In the title, system audio recording is often blocked due to Google's requirements, in which case you will have to use third-party applications or change the firmware region.

2.Why not recording sound: 3 main reasons and solutions

The problem of not recording a screen on Xiaomi is related to the limitations of Android 10+ and Xiaomi’s policy for different regions.

The easiest solution for most users is to use third-party applications that bypass Xiaomi’s limitations, such as AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen, which can record system sound even on locked firmware, but it will require enabling USB Debugging and executing one command via ADB:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1

This command unlocks the system sound recording for all applications, and after the device is restarted, the effect is retained, but may reset after the MIUI update.

3.TOP-3 apps for recording screen with sound on Xiaomi

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, third-party tools come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the top three options that work consistently on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO:

• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder is the most popular solution with support for recording system sound (after the ADB-commands, permission to 4K The free version adds a watermark, but it can be removed in the settings.
• 🔊 Mobizen Screen Recorder is optimized for gaming, supports recording sound from the microphone and speakers simultaneously, and there is a feature streaming on YouTube and Twitch directly from the phone.
• 📱 DU Recorder is a simple application with a minimalist interface, suitable for beginners, allows you to record sound without root rights, but requires you to adjust permissions manually.

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, AZ Screen Recorder) or from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and provide all the permissions requested (screen recording, microphone access, file storage).
3. In the application settings, enable the option of System Sound Recording (you may need to connect to a PC for the ADB-team).
4. Customize video quality: for gameplay, choose 1080p/60 FPS, for normal recording, 720p/30 FPS is enough.

⚠️ Note: When recording sound through a microphone in noisy rooms, use the Noise Reduction function (available in the AZ Screen Recorder and Mobizen without it, the voice will be drowned out by background sounds.

4.Recording the screen via PC: When the phone fails

If neither built-in tools nor third-party apps produce the desired result (for example, the sound is recorded with a delay or the video is lagging), you can use the recording via a computer. This method is suitable for streamers, gamers or those who need high quality lossless.

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows or macOS.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).
• 🎮 Screen capture software: OBS Studio (free) or Mirillis Action (paid).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.

The following steps are provided for OBS Studio:

1. Install OBS Studio from the official website.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. In OBS, add a new source: Capture Android Device (ADB).
4. Enter the command in the terminal: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
5. Run the recording in OBS – the phone screen will be broadcast on the PC with sound.

The advantage of this method is the ability to record in 1080p/60 FPS without loading on the phone's processor.

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If OBS Studio doesn’t see your Xiaomi, try reinstalling Google USB Driver drivers or using scrcpy to mirror your screen.

5. Quality settings: how to avoid lags and jerks

One of the common problems with recording screens on Xiaomi is slowing down and jerking in video, which is because the phone’s processor processes the game/app and encodes the video at the same time. To avoid lags, follow these guidelines:

• ⚙️ Lower the permit: Instead 1080p choose 720p — It'll reduce the load. CPU on 30-40%.
• 🔄 Reduce. FPS: For most tasks, 30 frames / s. 60 FPS It is only relevant for dynamic games.
• 🎵 Turn off microphone recording: If you only need system sound, turn off microphone - it will save resources.
• 🔋 Charging while recording: Connect your phone to charging - at low battery levels MIUI Automatically restricts productivity.

For advanced users: In applications like AZ Screen Recorder, you can manually configure bitrates (optimally 8-12 Mbps) and codecs (H.264 is preferred for compatibility).

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If the video is still slowing down, try recording the screen at 480p and increase the bitrate to 6 Mbps. Often low resolution with high bitrate looks better than high resolution with artifacts.

6. Alternative methods: mirroring and cloud services

If none of the above methods are suitable (for example, on corporate devices with ADB lock), you can use cloud services or mirror the screen on another device.

Method 1: Mirroring on another Xiaomi

The Mi Share feature (formerly Miracast) allows you to broadcast the screen to another phone or Xiaomi TV with audio recording.

1. On both devices, turn on Mi Share in the notification curtain.
2. Select the screen broadcast mode on the source phone.
3. Connect to the second device and start recording the screen on it.

Method 2: Cloud services

Platforms like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport allow you to stream Xiaomi’s screen on your PC over the Internet and then record it using the Internet. OBS or built-in Windows tools 11 (Win + Alt + R) The disadvantage of the method is the delay of sound to 1-2 seconds.

Method 3: Using Google Meet/Zoom

Unconventional but working lifehack: create a conference in Google Meet, connect to it from your smartphone and PC, then on your PC run the screen recording via the browser. Sound will be transmitted without loss, and video can be saved to 1080p.

7. Frequent errors and how to fix them

Even after setting up the screen correctly, recording a screen on Xiaomi can malfunction. Here are the most common errors and their solutions:

• 🔇 No audio in recording: Check if the option is enabled Recording sound in the settings of the application. ADB-command to unlock the system sound (see section 2).Reboot the phone - sometimes the sound is "reset" after a long time of work.
• 📉 Video brakes: Lower the resolution to 720p or 480p. Close the background apps (especially instant messengers and games). Enable Performance mode in the battery settings.
• 🚫 No recording button: Update MIUI Install a third-party application to record, check if the button is hidden in the Notification Panel Editing.

If the problem persists, try resetting the screen recording app settings: Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management → [App Name] → Storage → Clear the data.

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