# Using a barcode and QR code scanner (with video tutorial) **URL:** \ **Category:** Tutorials and DIY Guides\ **Tags:** camera, qrcode, barcode, staff, novice, tutorial\ **Created:** [October 23, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502 "2023-10-23T16:24:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lindsay1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/lindsay1/32/154187_2.png) [@lindsay1](https://community.thunkable.com/u/lindsay1)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502/1 "2023-10-23T16:24:05Z")
**Video Tutorial** In this short video tutorial, you’ll learn how to tap into the device’s camera to scan a barcode or QR code. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/FylKKJwu7nI/maxresdefault.jpg "How to Use the Device’s Camera as a QR or Barcode Scanner in a Thunkable App") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FylKKJwu7nI) **Template App** 1. Click: [Thunkable](https://x.thunkable.com/projectPage/65316fd3f5f2ffa55473cc9a) 2. Click **Copy Project** in the upper right. **Documentation:** [Barcode/QR Code Scanner](https://docs.thunkable.com/blocks/app-features/camera#barcode-qr-code-scanner) **Let the community know….** 1. How are you using the barcode and QR scanner in your app? Share examples to help inspire ideas! 2. What challenges have you had with setting up barcode or QR code scanning? We look forward to hearing from everyone, and if you have any questions or feedback about the tutorial, please share in the comments below! ---
**Author:** ![matt\_conroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/matt_conroy/32/150843_2.png) [@matt\_conroy](https://community.thunkable.com/u/matt_conroy)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502/2 "2023-10-23T18:02:06Z")
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**Author:** ![taylorhouse6kc68tu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@taylorhouse6kc68tu](https://community.thunkable.com/u/taylorhouse6kc68tu)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502/3 "2023-12-27T12:07:32Z")
I am looking at creating a inventory app but my items have a product barcode and a lot barcode. Is it possible to scan two barcodes at the same time and allocate to 2 separate but links fields of a table ---
**Author:** ![tatiang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/tatiang/32/55482_2.png) [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502/4 "2023-12-27T17:56:53Z")
I doubt it. Is there a reason you can’t just scan them each individually? ---
**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/using-a-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner-with-video-tutorial/2659502/5 "2024-11-08T13:33:24Z")