Scan a QR code with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the Camera app from the Home Screen, Control Center, or Lock Screen.
- Select the rear facing camera. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder in the Camera app. ...
- Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.
Why can't my iPhone scan QR codes?
Head to Settings, then Camera. Make sure Scan QR Codes is enabled (and it should be on by default). QR codes won't scan? Make sure it's enabled in your Camera settings.
Does iPhone have automatic QR reader?
You can use Camera or the Code Scanner to scan Quick Response (QR) codes for links to websites, apps, coupons, tickets, and more. The camera automatically detects and highlights a QR code.