Does QR code scanner function using a barcode gun?

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Posted on 24 Feb 2025 10:16:54 by ROSEBLACK

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Hi Everyone,

I have a PowerApps for scanning QR code.
It works fine with a mobile camera (installed the Power Apps on that phone).

Can we use a barcode gun for the QR code scanner Power Apps?
I have tried but seems it could not work.
Error: "Error encountered while attempting to read barcode".

Thanks in advance.

Rose

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ROSEBLACK 205 on 14 Mar 2025 at 08:12:20

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Does QR code scanner function using a barcode gun?

Dear iAm_ManCat

Got it!

Thank you so much!

ROSE
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iAm_ManCat 18,206 Most Valuable Professional on 24 Feb 2025 at 11:34:19

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Does QR code scanner function using a barcode gun?

Almost all physical barcode scanner devices are considered a USB keyboard to most operating systems, it is usually not a camera.

So you would need to facilitate a text-based way to have the barcode entered and use the barcode scanner's text output as your text control's input.. I have done this once before many years ago, but then you need to have both options available for those who do not have a camera and for those who do not have the barcode scanner device.