Enable the QR Code Scanner on the iPhone Camera App can be handled directly on a current iPhone, although some menu names have changed since older iOS versions. The steps below focus on the current interface and note important differences where they matter.
Steps to use the current setting
- Open Settings.
- Tap Camera.
- Make sure Scan QR Codes is turned on.
- Open Camera and point it at a QR code, then tap the detected link or action.
You can also use Code Scanner from Control Center when it is available. Avoid opening a QR destination if the address looks suspicious or does not match what you expected.
What to know
These instructions are written for current iPhone software rather than preserving an outdated model-specific path. If your device runs an older iOS release, the same feature may appear one level higher in Settings or use slightly different wording.
The Camera app normally recognizes a code without taking a picture. Hold the phone steady with the entire code visible; a banner or link should appear when recognition succeeds.
If the feature is unavailable, confirm the iPhone is running the newest software it supports. Some controls also depend on the installed app version, carrier, region, or iPhone hardware, so an option shown on one device may legitimately be absent on another.