Open the Google Search app in Android and tap the “Mic” icon.
Next, tap the Menu button and select “Search with camera”.
Take an image of the barcode/qr code and it will take you to the URL embedded in the barcode/qr code.
From the archive. This article was published before Make Tech Easier joined Brown Brothers Media in April 2026, under the publication’s previous ownership and editorial process.
Scan Barcode Using Google Search App in Android
Open the Google Search app in Android and tap the "Mic" icon. Next, tap the Menu button and select "Search with camera". Take an image of the barcode/qr code and it will take you to the URL embedded in the barcode/qr code.
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