How to Record Android Screen on PC? (Wins/Mac)

Method 1. Kingshiper Screen Mirroring

Kingshiper Screen Mirroring is a combinational tool of screen mirroring and recording. It's designed for casting Android and iPhones to Windows devices.

If you want to record Android screen on PC, Kingshiper can simplify the process. Here is a guide for using it.

1. Install Kingshiper on your Android phone and the PC. Then, open the tool.

2. Use the same WiFi on both devices.

3. You will see the PC name showing on the app. Tap it.

4. On the PC, click Accept to start screen mirroring.

5. Click Record on the right-hand menu bar.

6. You can set screen recording settings via Settings, such as Format, Quality, Sound, and file location.

Method 2. Xbox Game Bar (The Built-in Feature)

The Xbox Game Bar is a built-in feature of Windows 10 and 11. It provides an easy way to record your screen capture gameplay, take screenshots, and more. It's primarily designed for gamers, but can be used for other tasks, like screen recording for tutorials, presentations, or any activity on your PC.

However, Xbox Game Bar can't interact with Android devices directly. You need one more tool to mirror the phone screen on PC - the Phone Link. This is a Windows app that allows you to connect your Android phone to your PC, enabling features like screen mirroring, notifications, messaging, and more.

Follow the below steps to record Android screen on PC without third-party apps.

1. Open Phone Link on your PC.

It should be pre-installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11. But if you can't find it, just download the software from the Microsoft Store.

2. Connect your Android phone to Phone Link.

a. On your phone, install the Link to Windows app (available in the Google Play Store).

b. Open the Link to Windows app and tap Sign in using the QR code.

c. Scan the QR code on Phone Link. First, you need to log into your account and then click Android in the window. The QR code will appear then.

3. Mirror your Android phone to the PC.

Go to Phone Link > Apps > Open phone screen.

However,  this feature is not available for all Android devices. Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 May 2019 Update or later
• Android Version: Android 9.0 or greater with Link to Windows pre-installed.
• Supported Brands: Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS, vivo, and Xiaomi devices with Link to Windows pre-installed.

4. Open Xbox Game Bar.

To start recording, press Windows key + Alt + R.

Alternatively, press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar. Then, press Windows key + Alt + R to begin recording.

Method 3. QuickTime Player

To record your Android screen on a Mac, you can utilize QuickTime Player, the built-in application. The question is how to connect Android to Mac?

A USB cable is what needed.

1. Enable USB Debugging on your Android phone.

Tap Settings > Developer options. Then, turn on USB debugging.

2. Connect Your Android Device to Mac.

Use a USB-C cable that fix the port of your devices.

3. Open QuickTime Player.

4. Start a New Movie Recording.

In QuickTime, click on the File menu and select New Movie Recording.

5. Select Your Android Device.

Click the dropdown arrow next to the red record button.

Choose your Android device as the camera source.

6. Start Recording.

Click the red record button to start recording your Android screen on Mac.