Matthew,
Thanks for those ointers. Part of my overall problem/issue with QR codes is
gussing where they are physically located on the page/sheet/box. And just how
large are they? On a shipping box, they could be a couple inches round, or on a
small instruction book, it’s any guess.
Too bad they can’t make them tactile so we can feel where to start scanning…
Dave Carlson
Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer
On Apr 3, 2026, at 5:11 AM, Matthew Horspool <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi E.T.
OK, so it sounds like you are trying to use the Camera app to scan the code?
Try using the Code Scanner app instead. This is installed on iPhones by
default. The easiest way to get to it is probably to ask Siri: open Code
Scanner. Alternatively, the widget in Control Centre will open the Code Scanner
app.
The code needs to be scanned using the back camera. I find the easiest way to
do it is to make the camera touch the surface where the code is located, then
slowly pull back. Once you are a couple of inches or so away, the camera will
be able to see all the code and the code should scan automatically.
HTH,
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: E.T. <[email protected]>
Sent: 02 April 2026 19:42
To: [email protected]; Matthew Horspool <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Scanning QR Codes
Had a sighted person with me. She is not familiar with the iPhone.
She told me where the
QR code was on the washing machine. My iPhone did not see it. It may be missing
a step but am sure the camera has this option enabled. Its been ages since I
last scanned a QR code.
>From E.T.'s Keyboard...
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution
inevitable."
-John F. Kennedy
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On 4/2/2026 8:14 AM, Matthew Horspool wrote:
> Hi,
> I believe it works the same way in 26.4 as it always did! Where abouts are
> you getting stuck?
> Matthew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <[email protected]>
> Sent: 30 March 2026 20:28
> To: MacVisionaries <[email protected]>
> Subject: Scanning QR Codes
>
> Hello,
> How does this work in iOS 26.4 version now? I tried doing this today but
> had no luck. Scan QR Code is in the control center.
>
> From E.T.'s Keyboard...
> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution
> inevitable."
> -John F. Kennedy
> My e-Mail:
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