How to scan. QR-Wi-Fi connection code on Xiaomi phone: all ways

Why use it QR-code for connecting Wi-Fi to Xiaomi?

Connecting to a wireless network through QR-The code is not just a convenient, and sometimes the only way to quickly connect your smartphone to the Internet without entering complex passwords. This is especially true for Xiaomi owners, where Wi-Fi passwords often contain random combinations of letters, numbers, and characters that are difficult to remember or manually type correctly.

QR-Wi-Fi codes have become the de facto standard: they are printed on router stickers, placed in public places (cafes, airports, hotels), and even generated in the settings of the phones themselves. MIUI (Xiaomi’s branded shell, this feature is supported out of the box starting with the version MIUI 10 (Android 9+), But many users still don't know how to use it, and in this article, we'll look at all the ways we can do it, from standard tools to third-party applications.

Important: If your Redmi, Poco or Mi doesn't recognize QR-The problem may not be in the phone, but in the code itself. QR With an outdated data format (without specifying the type of encryption), and the smartphone simply does not know what to do with it.

Method 1: Standard scanning through the "Camera"

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi's built-in camera.Recognition feature QR-The code is activated by default on all modern models (starting with the Redmi Note 8 and Mi 9:

1. Open the Camera app on your smartphone.
2. Point the lens at QR-Wi-Fi code: The distance must be 10–30 cm – too close or far away and the code is not recognized.
3. Wait for the notification at the bottom of the screen with a suggestion to connect to the network.
4. Slip on the notification and confirm the connection.

If no notice appears:

• 🔍 Check if the camera settings are enabled recognition QR (Camera settings → Additionally. → Scanner. QR-code).
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes the feature gets glitchy after updates.
• 🔄 Try another one. QR-code (e.g., generated through the Wi-Fi Analyzer application»).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Poco) X3 NFC) recognition QR It only works in photo mode, not video. If the camera doesn't respond, switch to photography.

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Method 2: Xiaomi’s Scanner App

If the camera refuses to scan the code, use the proprietary Scanner app (previously called Scanner «QR Scanner.It is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports not only Wi-Fi, but also other types of Wi-Fi. QR-codes (links, contacts, geolocation).

Instructions:

1. Open the Scanner app (an icon with a magnifying glass on a blue background).
2. Allow access to the camera if a request appears.
3. Put the camera on QR-If you recognize it successfully, you'll see a window with the network data.
4. Click “Connect” – the phone will automatically join Wi-Fi.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎯 It works even on older models (Redmi 5, Mi). A1).
• 🔒 Supports networks with hidden SSID (if QR contains this information).
• 📊 Shows additional network information (type of encryption, MAC-router).

Method 3: Generation QR-code on another device

If you don't have a physical QR-It's code (like a router), but if you have another phone or computer connected to the same network, you can generate the code yourself. This is useful when you need to connect guests or multiple devices at the same time.

At Xiaomi, it's like this:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of your network (already connected).
3. Click "Share" (or «QR-code on new versions MIUI).
4. Enter. PIN-code or use your fingerprint to confirm.
5. Show me the generated QR-code.

Android 10.+ (including Xiaomi) QR-network code:

• 📡 SSID (name)
• 🔐 Type of encryption (WPA2/WPA3)
• 🔑 Password (encrypted)
• 📶 Hidden network (if applicable)

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (For example, the global version for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Share option may not be available «QR Code Generator».

Method 4: Third-Party Apps for Scanning

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware or very old models), use third-party scanners.

• 📱 QR & Barcode Scanner (from Gamma Play) – supports all Wi-Fi formats QR, including obsolete.
• 🔍 Kaspersky QR Scanner – Checks security codes before connecting.
• 🌐 WiFi QR Connect – specializes only in Wi-Fi networks, shows details of the connection.

How to use:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and allow access to the camera and Wi-Fi.
3. Put the camera on QR-code.
4. Confirm the connection in the window that appears.

Important: Some applications (like QR Droid) may ask for unnecessary permissions (access to contacts, location).

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Before installing a third-party scanner, check reviews – some apps show ads on top of the camera, which interferes with scanning.

The solution to the problems: why Xiaomi does not scan QR-wifi

If the phone does not recognize the code, the reasons may be as follows:

Another common problem is the conflict with energy-saving modes, where on Xiaomi, aggressive battery optimization can block the scanner.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Find the Camera or Scanner app and select No Limits.
3. Reboot the phone.

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If QR-code generated by the router but not scanned, try updating the router firmware - some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4A) Incorrect codes are given on older versions of the software.

Security: Risks of Connecting Through QR-code

Thought QR-codes are convenient, they are not without risks, fraudsters can place fake codes in public places to make sure that they are safe:

• 🕵️ Track your traffic (man in the middle attack»).
• 📲 Redirect you to a phishing site.
• 🔓 Set a malicious profile VPN.

How to defend yourself:

• 🛡️ Use only. QR-codes from trusted sources (routers, official establishments).
• 🔍 Before connecting, check the network name (SSID) — It must match what is indicated on the router or check (for example, in a hotel).
• 🚫 Disable Autoconnection to Open Networks in Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Auto-connection to open networks.

On Xiaomi MIUI 12+ There is a built-in protection: if QR-The code contains suspicious data (e.g. redirection to the HTTP-The system will show a warning, but don't rely on it alone, always check the details of the connection manually.

FAQ: Frequent questions about QR-Wi-Fi codes on Xiaomi