The inclusion of QR codes in the Pluto TV activation workflow signals a broader trend in user interface design: the smartphone as the universal remote. As Smart TV operating systems become more complex, typing on them remains a clumsy experience. QR codes transfer the "heavy lifting" of data entry to the device best suited for it—the smartphone.
Enter the QR code. Short for Quick Response code, this two-dimensional barcode was originally designed for the automotive industry but has found a permanent home in consumer technology. Pluto TV has increasingly integrated QR codes into the activation screen of its apps on various devices. This addition transforms a multi-minute typing exercise into a three-second scanning event. pluto tv activate qr code
: On your mobile device, enter the 6-digit code shown on your TV screen. Sign In or Sign Up : The inclusion of QR codes in the Pluto