Fix QR scanning and pairing problems
Resolve unusable codes, expired invitations, camera permissions, and an enrollment that will not finish.
- Open Chore Miner on the joining device.
- Tap Join with a parent’s QR code → Scan QR code.
- On the parent device, open the intended child’s Pair screen or Connect another parent.
- Tap Refresh QR code and scan the newly displayed code.
- Hold the devices steady and make sure the whole code is visible without glare.
- If scanning still fails, use the complete pairing link in Or paste a pairing code.
- On the joining device, open system Settings and find Chore Miner.
- Enable Camera. The app entry may be under Apps on newer OS versions.
- Return to Chore Miner and reopen the scanner.
- If the camera is unavailable, close the scanner and paste the complete invitation link instead.
- Keep the inviting parent’s app open nearby.
- Enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Local Network access on both devices.
- Check for Approve new device on the parent’s screen and confirm the intended device/role.
- Generate a fresh invitation if the original expired or was already used.
- Update both installations to a compatible app version.
- Try both devices on the same Wi-Fi network and reopen the apps if necessary.