# Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC

> Enables sending QR/Barcodes to a Bluetooth Device (e.g PC) without any Software

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.fabik.bluetoothhid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.fabik.bluetoothhid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.fabik.bluetoothhid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** fabik
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 85,656
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (309 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-22
- **First published:** 2022-10-23
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 5.92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.fabik.bluetoothhid)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/Fabi019/hid-barcode-scanner/blob/main/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/Fabi019/hid-barcode-scanner/blob/main/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

The Bluetooth QR & Barcode to PC extension transforms your phone into a powerful mobile QR and barcode scanner that sends scanned data directly as text input to a connected Bluetooth device such as a PC or laptop. It supports a wide variety of QR code and barcode types, working completely offline without the need for any additional software on the receiving device. This solution leverages Android 9+ Bluetooth HID functionality, allowing your phone to function as a wireless keyboard.

Key features include multiple keyboard layouts, extensive customization options to suit various use cases, and a clean, ad-free experience with no in-app purchases. Its open-source code is available on GitHub, offering transparency and potential for community contributions. This extension is ideal for users seeking seamless and software-free barcode scanning and data transfer via Bluetooth.

## Rankings

- #240,916 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `dev.fabik.bluetoothhid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `dev.fabik.bluetoothhid.permission.RECEIVE_SCANS`

## Review summary

Reviews are largely positive: users value the app’s usefulness in PC-based workflows, simple Bluetooth setup, customization, and ad-free experience. The recurring problems are unreliable barcode recognition and incorrect character transmission with certain keyboard layouts, particularly Hungarian. Other requests and issues were mentioned only once.

### Pros

- Works well for sending scans to a PC and supporting work workflows such as inventory and verification.
- Easy to set up and use, with smooth Bluetooth pairing and integration.
- Offers extensive customization and settings.
- Free to use and ad-free.

### Cons

- Barcode scanning is inconsistent, with some or especially small barcodes not recognized reliably.
- Some keyboard layouts, including Hungarian, can cause characters to be sent incorrectly.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.fabik.bluetoothhid)