QR Code Scanning

Discussions focus on the usability of QR codes, built-in mobile scanners, browser camera access for scanning, and suggestions for improving QR code handling in apps and web contexts.

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Drdrdrq Mar 7, 2018 View on HN

One solution would be qr scanner...

michaeltimo Jun 29, 2021 View on HN

when all you have is a QR code ...

blowski Sep 22, 2022 View on HN

Aren't QR code readers built into Android and iOS?

emilfihlman Jul 12, 2022 View on HN

Please do not only offer qr codes. Some people might not have (working) cameras.

g-b-r Nov 2, 2023 View on HN

A qr code wouldn't do much...

tptacek Aug 22, 2012 View on HN

QR codes might be workable if the camera app automatically detected them.

joakinen Feb 6, 2020 View on HN

Try to scan the QR and you will understand. Hopefully.

lxgr Mar 12, 2025 View on HN

A QR code should work if at least one of the browsers has camera access, I suppose?

GoToRO Oct 29, 2021 View on HN

QR code detected, no usable data found…

alakin Mar 24, 2013 View on HN

Which QR code app are you using?