QR Codes....can someone clarify something for me.

Raymond Lin · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:08

As far as know it’s just a code for a business, I have one on my Tesco Club card etc but what I’m more curious about is that I’m just watching this video on China where QR codes is taking over to the point where every one and his dog uses QR codes for everything but does that mean I need an app for every business?

Often I see QR codes on shop windows, what do I scan that with? Clearly not my camera app...

Am I meant to download a new app for every QR code?

Werewolf · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:16

IIRC any QR app should generally be able to read most of them, as the idea is the code contains a url to a webpage.

Malevolence · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:17

I just use Barcode Scanner - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android

DaleTheWhale · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:20

Malevolence said:
I just use Barcode Scanner - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android

This, I used it for the QR's in Talos Principle.

Tefal · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:28

Raymond Lin said:
As far as know it’s just a code for a business, I have one on my Tesco Club card etc but what I’m more curious about is that I’m just watching this video on China where QR codes is taking over to the point where every one and his dog uses QR codes for everything but does that mean I need an app for every business?

Often I see QR codes on shop windows, what do I scan that with? Clearly not my camera app...

Am I meant to download a new app for every QR code?

A qr reader app. They're just a barcode with more data capacity so they can be used to take you straight to a webpage to save you typing it in.

Was it Apple or Android where a few years ago somone found you could brick phones with a dodgy qr code till it got patched?

Russinating · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:43

As above all a QR code is is a barcode that can store more information. In China everyone uses them to pay merchants via WeChat or Alipay, which everyone from huge supermarkets to roadside fruit and veg stalls use. Paying in cash is seen as weird. In that case all the QR code contains is the merchant number; it's just easier and quicker than typing it in.

Malevolence · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:43

Even after I'd trimmed it down my CV ran to just over two pages, so I replaced all my contact info with a QR Code to save space. Weird thing is, I had more replies since doing that than I did before.

Dis86 · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:48

Malevolence said:
Even after I'd trimmed it down my CV ran to just over two pages, so I replaced all my contact info with a QR Code to save space. Weird thing is, I had more replies since doing that than I did before.

That's quite cool. And also douchey!

Raymond Lin · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:50

Malevolence said:
Even after I'd trimmed it down my CV ran to just over two pages, so I replaced all my contact info with a QR Code to save space. Weird thing is, I had more replies since doing that than I did before.

How did you create your own personalise QR code?

Antar Bolaeisk · 4 Jun 2018 at 18:55

Raymond Lin said:
How did you create your own personalise QR code?

You can do it directly in something like Microsoft Word, there's also plenty of websites that will QRify things for you.

Malevolence · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:31

Raymond Lin said:
How did you create your own personalise QR code?

I've just built a new system and haven't downloaded/re-installed everything just yet, but I'm 90% certain it was something called QRCode Studio.

Pho · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:43

Raymond Lin said:
How did you create your own personalise QR code?

I usually use http://goqr.me but if you Google QR generator there's loads of online ones.

Malevolence · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:44

Oooh, we have a secret QR Code club do we?

agnes · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:45

As said, any (or most) QR code apps will scan and translate/direct to the appropriate end point.

Lakeland · 4 Jun 2018 at 19:51

QR Reader for iPhone.. Google QR code generator and there are loads out there. Some let you track usage which can be helpful if you’re using them for a business

jimjamuk · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:31

Use the yoyo wallet at work to buy food. Creates a new qr code every 30 seconds to use in the cafe. Is very good

Minstadave · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:49

The native iPhone camera app reads QR codes.

dowie · 4 Jun 2018 at 22:54

Dis86 said:
That's quite cool. And also douchey!

A friend of mine did it with "business cards" she hands out to employers etc.. at careers evenings, networking events. I cringed a little but I guess for her, being a potential "woman in tech" and doing something like that, well they seem to love it.

Feek · 4 Jun 2018 at 23:43

Minstadave said:
The native iPhone camera app reads QR codes.

Came in to post this - Just use your iPhone Camera App and it works perfectly. No need for an additional app.

Agent_Smith357 · 4 Jun 2018 at 23:54

This gives me an excuse to post my favorite website.

http://picturesofpeoplescanningqrcodes.tumblr.com/