Published 11:38 IST, February 23rd 2020
How to scan QR code using Google Assistant and Google Search?
QR codes are convenient for visiting websites without typing URLs; here is a guide on how to scan QR code in Google using Google Assistant & Google Search.
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QR code is a matrix barcode that contains instructions programmed to perform an action online or le you to a website or a designated application. While y might look complicated and confusing, y are convenient to use as all that is required is to point an application that can re QR codes. below process can help you scan QR code on Google Chrome and through Google Assistant:
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How to scan QR code in Google Chrome?
With recent update of Chrome browser, by Google, for iOS, developers introduced a new feature that lets users scan QR codes and even barcodes from inside Chrome Browser. To scan QR code, users need to follow a few simple steps. Here are steps you need to follow to scan QR codes on Google Chrome browser:
- 3D-touch Google Chrome app on your iOS or iPOS device.
- You will see a dropdown menu that appears as a result of 3D-touch input.
- w select ‘Scan QR Code’ option from menu.
- Once you select option, you will be redirected to camera.
- camera will identify and scan QR code and n redirect user to landing p of code.
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Things to kw while scanning QR and barcodes through Google Chrome
process mentioned above only works on Google Chrome for iOS and iPOS devices, and it cant be followed to scan QR code in Android devices. When you scan barcodes with method shown above, device will begin a Google search for product. process also allows iOS users to share Wi-Fi connectivity details.
How to scan QR code in Google Assistant?
- Open Google Assistant on your Android Smartphone.
- n in Google assistant on icon that you see in bottom left of screen.
- You will w see three options on in centre, i.e. Microphone (Middle), Keyboard (Right) and Camera (Left).
- Select camera from three options.
- You will be redirected to Google Lens.
- Google Lens will let you scan QR code and barcodes and get relevant information.
- You can visit landing p or save information that is attached in QR code/Barcode.
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Things to keep in mind while scanning QR codes through Google Chrome
process mentioned above only works for Goole Assistant-enabled Android phones. Thus, it will t work when tried on any or devices. Once you scan QR code or barcode through process mentioned above, Google Lens/Google Assistant will search for product or information underlying in matrix code. Just as for iOS, users can scan and connect to or Wi-Fi networks through QR code sharing.
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How to scan QR code in Google Camera app?
- Open Google Camera on your Pixel device or Google Camera port on your Android device.
- n slide camera menu to reveal more options.
- In more options, you will see an option for using Google Lens; select Google Lens option.
- Once you have selected Google Lens option, all you need to do is scan QR code/Barcode.
- All hidden information of QR/barcode will be revealed on Google Lens screen.
Things to remember about scanning QR codes and barcodes through Google Camera app
process requires a working APK of Google Camera app on your Android device or a Google Pixel phone (generation does t matter). process does t rely on Google Assistant or Google Chrome to scan QR codes/Barcodes and provide information to users. It uses Google Lens feature built into Google Camera app to scan and reveal data of QR and barcodes.
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Can I use Google Lens feature from Google Photos app to scan QR codes?
Google Lens feature under Google Photos app has limited functionality. feature is only capable of searching for things and items that are evident inside pictures of app. You can t use Google Lens feature to open Camera scanner of Google Lens and scan QR codes/barcodes from Google Lens feature inside Google Photos app.
11:38 IST, February 23rd 2020