How to Screen Record on iPhone 14: Step-by-Step

Updated 7 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Screen recording on your iPhone 14 lets you capture video of your screen along with audio, useful for creating tutorials, recording gameplay, or saving video calls. This guide shows you exactly how to turn on the feature, record, and save your videos. You’ll need an iPhone 14 running iOS 16 or later (most devices are), and you may want to have a stable internet connection if you plan to share the recording.

What You’ll Need

An iPhone 14 (any model: standard, Plus, Pro, or Pro Max)
iOS 16 or later (check in Settings > General > Software Update)
Sufficient storage space (a 1-minute 1080p recording is roughly 60–100 MB)
Optional: a lightning or USB-C microphone if you want better audio quality

Step-by-Step

Add Screen Recording to Control Center (if not already there): Go to Settings > Control Center. Scroll down to “More Controls” and tap the green + next to Screen Recording. It will move up to “Included Controls.” If it’s already there, skip to the next step.
Open Control Center: On an iPhone 14 with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen (where the battery icon is). On models with a Home button (not applicable to iPhone 14), you’d swipe up from the bottom, but all iPhone 14 models use the top-right swipe.
Start the recording: Tap the Screen Recording button (a circle inside a ring). A 3-second countdown appears, then the recording begins. The button turns red, and the time indicator in the top-left of the screen shows the elapsed time.
Record with sound (optional): To capture audio along with the video, press and hold the Screen Recording button. A menu pops up. Tap the microphone icon to turn it on (it will be red). Then tap “Start Recording.” Note: This records your voice and ambient sounds, not internal app audio (like music from Spotify) unless you also use a third-party app.
Stop the recording: Tap the red time indicator in the top-left corner, then tap Stop. Alternatively, open Control Center again and tap the red Screen Recording button. The recording saves automatically.
Find your recording: Open the Photos app. Your recording is in the “Recents” album or under “Media Types” > “Videos.” It appears as a video file with the timestamp as the name.
Edit or share (optional): Tap the video to play it. Use the Edit button (slider icon) to trim the start/end, add filters, or adjust exposure. To share, tap the Share button (square with an up arrow) and choose AirDrop, Messages, Mail, etc.

Common Mistakes

Forgetting to add the button to Control Center: If you don’t see the Screen Recording icon, you haven’t added it. Follow step 1.
Recording without audio when you need it: By default, the microphone is off. If you want voiceover, you must enable it each time you start a recording (the setting doesn’t persist).
Not stopping the recording properly: If you just lock your phone or switch apps, the recording continues. Always tap the red indicator to stop.
Running out of storage: Screen recordings are large. Check your available storage in Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Delete old videos if needed.
Recording copyrighted content: Screen recording may violate terms of service for streaming apps (like Netflix) or games. Use it for your own content only.

Tips

Use a tripod or stable surface: If you’re recording your screen while also filming yourself (using the front camera), keep the phone steady to avoid shaky footage.
Clean your screen: Fingerprints and smudges can appear in the recording, especially if you’re also using the camera. Wipe the screen before starting.
Turn on Do Not Disturb: Notifications and calls can interrupt your recording. Swipe down Control Center and tap the crescent moon icon to silence them.
Use the volume buttons to start/stop (if you have a shortcut): You can set up a Back Tap or Assistive Touch shortcut to start/stop recording, but the default is via Control Center.
Record in higher quality if needed: Go to Settings > Camera > Record Video to set the resolution. The default is 1080p at 30fps, which is good for most uses. 4K gives sharper detail but uses more storage.

Troubleshooting

Screen Recording button is grayed out: This usually means restrictions are enabled. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and make sure Screen Recording is enabled.
Recording doesn’t start: Force restart your iPhone (press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears). Then try again.
No audio in the recording: Make sure the microphone is enabled (hold the button and toggle it on). Also check that the volume isn’t muted. If you’re trying to record internal audio (like from a game), that’s not supported natively; you’ll need a third-party app or use a screen recorder that captures system audio.
Recording stops by itself: This can happen if you run out of storage. Free up space and try again. Also, some apps (like banking apps) may block screen recording for security.
The video is black or blank: This often happens with DRM-protected content (like movies from iTunes). Screen recording is not allowed for such content. Also, try restarting your phone and closing other apps.
Can’t find the recording: Check the Photos app under “Media Types” > “Videos”. If it’s not there, it might still be processing. Wait a few minutes and refresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I screen record with sound from my iPhone’s internal audio?

No, the built-in screen recorder only captures external audio via the microphone. To record internal audio (like music or game sounds), you need a third-party app like AZ Screen Recorder or use a workaround with a cable and a Mac.

Does screen recording work on all iPhone 14 models?

Yes, all iPhone 14 models (standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max) support screen recording natively. The steps are identical.

Can I stop a screen recording by pressing the side button?

No, the side button doesn’t stop the recording. You must tap the red indicator or use Control Center. However, you can set up an Assistive Touch shortcut to stop it.

How long can I record?

There’s no time limit, but the recording will stop if you run out of storage. Also, very long recordings may become large files that are hard to share.

Can I record my screen while on a FaceTime call?

Yes, you can. The recording will capture the FaceTime video and audio (if you enable the microphone). However, the other person may be notified that you’re recording, depending on iOS version.

Where are screen recordings saved?

They are saved in the Photos app, in the “Recents” album and under “Media Types” > “Videos”. They are also backed up to iCloud if you have iCloud Photos enabled.

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