How to Record Screen on Xiaomi Phone with Internal Audio
Xiaomi has a built-in screen recorder on both MIUI and HyperOS — no third-party app required. Here's how to capture your screen with sound.
Start Screen Recording
Method 1 – Quick Settings:
1. Swipe down to open the notification panel (swipe twice for full Quick Settings).
2. Tap the Screen recorder tile.
3. If not visible: tap Edit → drag Screen recorder to the active tiles area.
Method 2 – Game Turbo (during games):
- Open the Game Turbo sidebar → tap Screen record.
Audio Settings Before Recording
Before tapping Record, configure the audio source:
| Audio Option | What It Records |
|---|---|
| No audio | Silent recording — video only |
| Internal audio | App sounds, music, game audio only |
| Microphone | Your voice from phone microphone only |
| Internal + Microphone | Both app audio and your voice (best for commentary) |
Set this in: Quick Settings → Screen recorder → tap the settings icon (gear) before starting.
Or: Settings → Apps → Screen recorder → Audio to set a default.
Resolution and Quality Settings
- Open Screen recorder settings (gear icon before starting).
- Set:
- Video resolution: 720p / 1080p / 2K (2K requires flagship/mid-range models).
- Frame rate: 30fps (standard) or 60fps (smooth, larger file).
- Orientation: Auto / Portrait / Landscape.
Show Touches During Recording
To highlight taps (useful for tutorials):
- Screen recorder settings → Show touches → toggle on.
- A visual dot appears wherever you tap during the recording.
Stop and Access Recording
- Tap the red recording timer in the status bar → Stop.
- Or pull down notifications → tap Stop recording.
- Video is saved to Gallery → Albums → Screen recordings (MP4 format).
File Size Reference
| Quality | 1 minute approx. |
|---|---|
| 720p 30fps | ~40 MB |
| 1080p 30fps | ~80 MB |
| 1080p 60fps | ~140 MB |
| 2K 30fps | ~160 MB |
Fix: Screen Recorder Has No Sound
If internal audio is silent:
1. Confirm the app you're recording is playing audio (test with headphones).
2. Some streaming apps (Netflix, Disney+) block internal audio capture — this is a DRM restriction, not a bug.
3. For those apps, use Microphone mode and play near external speakers as a workaround.
Pro Tips
- Recorded videos can be edited directly in Gallery → Video editor to trim, add text, or adjust speed.
- For long recordings (tutorials, gameplay), enable "Do Not Disturb" first to prevent notification pop-ups appearing on screen.
