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How can I use the front camera to scan?
How can I use the front camera to scan?

With iOS it is possible to scan with the front camera as well, and this is how it works:

Corinna Hahnefeld avatar
Written by Corinna Hahnefeld
Updated over 9 months ago

Scanning codes with the front camera is particularly useful in hard-to-reach places, e.g. under tables or behind cupboards.

seventhings app (blue symbol)

  • Open the seventhings App and log in.

  • Switch to scan mode in the navigation bar.

  • Now all you have to do is click on the front camera button marked in red with the round arrows and you can use the front camera right away.

seventhings offline mode (white symbol)

And this is how it works:

  • Open the app and log in

Note that this feature is only available on iOS devices.

  • Click the Settings icon in the lower right corner

  • Click on the Advanced field

  • Aktiviere den Schalter Front-Kamera

  • Go back to the scan screen. You will now see a camera icon to switch between the front and main camera.

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