How to Use a PC, Mac, or Chromebook for BenQ Board Log In with a QR Code

Three ways you can use a PC, Mac or Chromebook to log in via QR Code to your BenQ Board

There are three ways to log in a QR code on BenQ boards

Method 1: scan a QR code on a Windows PC

Method 2: scan a QR code on a Mac® computer

Method 3: scan QR Code on a Chromebook 

Step-by-step

 

Method 1: scan a QR code on a Windows PC

For PCs, the process is simple. We recommend downloading QR Code for Windows 10, which you can find in the Microsoft Store.

  1. Download QR Code for Windows 10 > open the app.
  2. Give the app permission to access your camera > place your BenQ login QR code in front of your PC's camera.
  3. Make sure the QR code fits in the viewfinder.

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  4. The app will read the QR code > open it in an in-app browser.
  5. You can now login with your BenQ credentials.

Method 2: scan a QR code on a Mac® computer

It isn't often you see people scanning QR codes with their computer, but if your Mac has a camera, it can be easily done. An easy and free app is QR Journal, which you can download from the App Store.

  1. Download QR Journal and open the application.
  2. Click on Scan in the top-left corner > give the app permission to use your Mac's camera. You might have to restart the app after doing this.
  3. Once your camera turns on > place your QR code in front of your computer's camera > Once scanned, you’ll be redirected in your browser.
  4. You can now sign in using your BenQ credentials.

 

 

Method 3: scan a QR Code on a Chromebook

Your Chromebook’s camera can scan QR codes without any apps or extensions. Here is how to scan QR codes on Chromebooks.

  1. Open your Chromebook’s camera app.
  2. Tap the QR code icon at the top-right corner.
  3. Chose the QR code log in option and place it in front of the camera. You will see the link from the QR code on the screen.

  4. Click the link and use your BenQ credentials to log in.

  5. No extensions or apps are needed, so the process is super simple.