How to get our newsletters from QR Codes. Read more to find out...

Have you seen these on our facebook page recently? Or links to it from our twitter page? 

Well below is an explanation of how to read these from your smartphone. 

Installing a QR code scanner

In order to scan QR codes, your mobile device must have a QR code reader installed. Instructions are included below for Android and iPhone. If your mobile device uses a different operating system, you may be able to find a QR code application online or bundled with your phone.

Installation on Android

To install a QR code scanner on an Android device, follow these instructions:

Open the "Market" application from the Android home screen.

Press the search button on the Android keyboard and enter 'zxing'. Press [ENTER] to search.

Touch the application named "Barcode Scanner".

Press the Install button.

You will be prompted that the device requires elevated access to your device. Press the OK button to confirm.

Once the application is downloaded and installed, the scanner can be launched by selecting "Barcode Scanner" from the Android home screen.

Installation on iPhone

To install a QR code scanner on an iPhone*, follow these instructions:

Open the "App Store" application from the iPhone home screen.

Select "Search" a the bottom of the screen. Search for "Barcodes".

Locate the application named "Barcodes" by Christian Brunschen.

Touch the "Free" icon at the top of the screen. It will change to an "Install" icon.

Touch the "Install" icon that just appeared.

Enter your iTunes password when prompted.

Once the application is downloaded and installed, the scanner can be launched by selecting "Barcodes" from the iPhone home screen.

And don't worry, if you don't want to do all this, just join our mailing group on the contact us page, and we will email you the normal mailshot.