How to scan a QR code
Point your phone's standard camera at the code and tap the link that appears: fast, seamless, and requiring zero additional apps on iPhone and Android.
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Apple iOS
Scanning on iPhone & iPad
Open the default Camera app
Use the built-in Camera app on your Home Screen or Control Center. No third-party scanner application is necessary on modern iOS devices.
Point your camera at the code
Hold your device steady with the entire square QR code visible in the viewfinder. Do not tap the shutter button.
Tap the floating notification banner
A yellow link pill appears directly over the code or at the top of the screen. Tap it to open the webpage, menu, or contact card in Safari.
Google Android
Scanning on Samsung, Pixel & Android devices
Open Camera or Google Lens
Most modern Android camera apps detect QR codes automatically. Alternatively, open Google Lens from your search widget or camera menu.
Center the code in the viewfinder
Position the full QR code inside the frame. Your phone displays an interactive link preview or action button instantly.
Tap the link prompt to proceed
Tap the prompt to launch the destination URL, connect to WiFi, or save a vCard into your Google Contacts.
Troubleshooting
What to do if your phone will not scan
Verify camera permissions
Ensure your camera app or browser has permission to access device optics in your system settings.
Clean camera optics
Smudges or fingerprint oils on the rear lens frequently prevent optical auto-focus algorithms from locking onto high-density QR matrices.
Adjust distance and lighting
Ensure adequate ambient light without excessive glare or surface reflection. Position your phone 8 to 12 inches away to allow proper focus.
Use Google Lens or native shortcuts
If your default camera does not trigger automatically, access Google Lens or the native QR scanner tile in your quick-settings dropdown.
Always verify the link preview
Before navigating to a destination, check the domain displayed in your phone's link banner. Verifying web addresses protects against altered stickers in public transit or parking environments.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
No. Modern iOS (iPhone) and Android smartphones feature native optical QR decoding directly inside their standard Camera applications: no separate download required.
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