iPhone: QR Code - how to scan it

A QR code is a two-dimensional code to store information. Originally, the QR code was used in logistics. In the meantime, however, this is also used in other areas. If you want to scan a code, you can do so with the help of your iPhone.

How to scan a QR Code with the iPhone

With the help of QR Codes, combinations of numbers and words can be stored. To access them, a corresponding scanner is needed. QR codes were originally used in logistics. In the meantime, however, they are also used in other areas, for example for business cards. You can also already have the codes generated via tools on the Internet. If you want to scan a code, then this is also possible with the iPhone.

1. Open the camera app on your iPhone.
2. Select the camera on the back of your iPhone for scanning.
3. Then hold the iPhone so that you hold it just above the QR code.
4. Now the viewfinder is displayed within the camera app.
5. Now wait a few seconds until the smartphone has completely scanned the code and a message is displayed.
6. Click on the message. Then you will be redirected via a link, depending on the link behind the QR code.