QR Code Scanner
The QR Code Scanner tool can be used to scan QR codes.
Scanning a QR code
To scan a QR code, simply point your camera at the code. Once it is recognized, the contents will be displayed on your screen along with some actions you can take.
Location
If the QR code contains a location, you will have the following options:
- Beacon: Create a beacon using the location. This will open the Beacon tool with the location pre-filled.
- Maps: Open the location in a map app on your phone.
- Copy: Copy the contents of the QR code to your clipboard.
- Delete: Remove the result from the list.
URL
If the QR code contains a URL, you will have the following options:
- Open: Open the URL in your default browser.
- Copy: Copy the contents of the QR code to your clipboard.
- Delete: Remove the result from the list.
Text
If the QR code contains text or is an unsupported type, you will have the following options:
- Note: Create a note with the text. This will create a note and display a banner at the bottom of the screen with a button to access the note.
- Copy: Copy the contents of the QR code to your clipboard.
- Delete: Remove the result from the list.
Sharing data with QR codes
Some tools support data sharing via QR codes. To use this feature, follow the instructions in the specific tool's guide to generate the code, and scan it with the QR Code Scanner tool. You can also scan a beacon directly from the Beacon tool.
The tools that support data sharing are:
- Beacons
- Notes
- Navigation (your location)