In iOS 11, the native camera app includes functionality that allows you to scan QR codes and access QR code content like URLs without having to download a third-party app.
Here's how to scan a QR code when you run into one:
- Open the Camera app on the iPhone or iPad.
- Make sure you have adequate lighting so the camera can pick up the QR code.
- Align the camera with the QR code.
That's all there is to it. From there, the camera will read the QR code and provide you with a notification to access whatever it contains.
QR codes can include contact information, calendar events, website links, phone numbers, email addresses, Wi-Fi information, and more, so they can be pretty handy, and it's nice to have the built-in scanning feature available when you need it.
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(View all)I remember having to download "Red Laser" or something on my iPhone 4S
Of course I knew what to do... but the average person? Nope.
Yes can auto QR recognition be disabled?
1: Go to the Settings app on iPhone, iPad2: Scroll down and tap on Camera
3: Find [B]Scan QR codes[/B] and disabled it.