Circle to Search now automatically scans barcodes and QR codes

The feature appears to be rolling out widely on all compatible Pixel and Galaxy devices.

Circle to Search now automatically scans barcodes and QR codes
Samsung Galaxy S24 Circle to Search prompt
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority
  • Google is rolling out barcode and QR code support in Circle to Search.
  • The feature automatically scans barcodes and QR codes and presents a chip that takes you to the result.

Circle to Search is getting better with each passing day. Google recently added a new Share button to the feature, allowing users to easily share selected content with friends. Now, it’s rolling out support for barcodes and QR codes.

Google has been working on adding a barcode and QR code scanner in Circle to Search for quite a while. We first spotted evidence related to the feature back in May and then shared a demo showcasing the feature in action a month later. It seems like the feature is finally rolling out, according to a recent X post from Mishaal Rahman.