Show Have you ever wanted to share your home or work Wi-Fi with your guests without giving away the network password? You’re certainly not alone in this regard, but we’re pleased to inform you that you can now do just that using your iPhone or iPad, thanks to this neat workaround. Typically, you’ll need to share your Wi-Fi password if you want someone else to access the network. Apple sort of resolved this issue by introducing the ability to share Wi-Fi passwords with other iOS and macOS devices with any modern version of iOS and iPadOS. But, this feature cannot be used to share your Wi-Fi passwords with non-Apple devices. In such instances, you’ll need to rely on an iOS or ipadOS shortcut that basically converts your Wi-Fi password into a QR code that you can share with literally anyone, whether they’re on an iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows PC, Linux machine, or Chromebook. How to Convert Wi-Fi Password Into QR Code on iPhone with ShortcutsYou will need the Shortcuts from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad if you don’t have it already. Now let’s get started:
There you go. Now you know how to easily share your Wi-Fi passwords with non-Apple users too. We had to make changes to this shortcut since it wasn’t working upon installation. While the shortcut finished performing the operation successfully, the QR code never showed up on the screen even though a message popped up stating “The QR code is presented below”. This is exactly why we removed the last action that displayed the false message and replaced it with the Quick Look action instead. Of course, we could’ve gone with a different shortcut to make it easier for you, but all of them are third-party shortcuts that require you to set your device to allow the installation of untrusted shortcuts, which several users may not be okay with. But, if you live life on the edge, you can install this third-party shortcut called Share Wi-Fi to generate a QR code that your guests can scan. If this is your first time installing a shortcut on your iPhone or iPad, we’d like to inform you that you have access to hundreds of other shortcuts that can unlock some useful features too. For instance, there’s a similar shortcut called iCode QR that converts basically anything into a QR code that your friends can scan. There’s a shortcut that can be used to convert videos to GIFs too. Or, if you want to find how long it’ll take to fully charge your iPhone, there’s a shortcut for that as well. Are you using QR codes to share your Wi-Fi network with your fellow Android and Windows users without actually giving away your password? How often do you find this particular shortcut useful? Have you installed any other particularly useful iOS shortcuts on your device? Feel free to share your personal experiences and don’t forget to leave your valuable feedback in the comments section down below. How do I scan a QR code with my iPhone WiScan 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.. How do I scan a WiAndroid 10 gives you a couple of ways to scan the code.. In Network & settings, tap Wi-Fi.. Scroll to the bottom of the list of your saved Wi-Fi passwords. Tap the QR code icon on the right. ... . Tap the QR code icon to the right of Add network.. Position the viewfinder over the QR code generated on another phone.. How do I scan my WiWhat to Know. Install a QR code generator, such as Visual Codes, on your iPhone. In the app, tap Add Codes > Connect to Wi-Fi.. Enter the network's SSID, password, and security type (likely WPA). Then name the network, and tap Create Code.. On the Android device, start the camera app and scan the code.. |