Every link gets a QR code. Yours to print, embed, or hand to guests.

Every link gets a QR code. Yours to print, embed, or hand to guests.

Instead of asking guests to type a URL or wait for an email, point them at a QR code on the welcome card, the fridge magnet, the door sign. Generate one in two clicks for any link type — full guidebook, specific article, even your wifi password page.

Instead of asking guests to type a URL or wait for an email, point them at a QR code on the welcome card, the fridge magnet, the door sign. Generate one in two clicks for any link type — full guidebook, specific article, even your wifi password page.

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QR code generation in SmoothStay

Why It Matters

Faster than email, more reliable than memory

Guests don't always check their email. They lose welcome messages. They mistype URLs. A QR code on the kitchen counter sidesteps all of that — they scan it once, the guidebook opens, and they're in. Less back and forth, fewer "where's the link" texts, more time for the rest of your evening.

Faster than email, more reliable than memory

Guests don't always check their email. They lose welcome messages. They mistype URLs. A QR code on the kitchen counter sidesteps all of that — they scan it once, the guidebook opens, and they're in. Less back and forth, fewer "where's the link" texts, more time for the rest of your evening.

One QR code for any link in your account

General share link, reservation link, public link, deep link to a specific article — all of them can become a QR code with the same two-click workflow. Generate the link, click Generate QR, save the image. The QR code inherits whatever access rules the underlying link has, so a reservation-link QR still respects the stay window, and an OTA-restricted QR still hides the right content.

One QR code for any link in your account

General share link, reservation link, public link, deep link to a specific article — all of them can become a QR code with the same two-click workflow. Generate the link, click Generate QR, save the image. The QR code inherits whatever access rules the underlying link has, so a reservation-link QR still respects the stay window, and an OTA-restricted QR still hides the right content.

Built for physical surfaces

The most useful QR codes aren't on emails — they're on the welcome card by the front door, the laminated card on the kitchen counter, the magnet on the fridge, the sticker on the wifi router. Print one for the whole guidebook, print specific ones for wifi or parking or local recommendations, and let guests scan whatever's closest to where they're standing.

Built for physical surfaces

The most useful QR codes aren't on emails — they're on the welcome card by the front door, the laminated card on the kitchen counter, the magnet on the fridge, the sticker on the wifi router. Print one for the whole guidebook, print specific ones for wifi or parking or local recommendations, and let guests scan whatever's closest to where they're standing.

How it Works

1

Open the Share popup

Click the Share icon next to your property, your reservation, or any specific article in the Content Hub.

2

Pick your link type and click Generate QR

Choose general share, reservation, or public link depending on the situation. At the bottom of the popup, click Generate QR. The QR code appears underneath the link.

3

Save and use

Right-click the QR image to save it. Drop it into a print design, a welcome card, a digital sign, or any place guests will be standing when they need access. Print, laminate, stick.

Pricing

QR code generation is included on every plan, including the free plan. Generate as many as you need, no limits.

All Premium Features

$6.90

USD

Guides

1

Need 30+ guidebooks? Get in touch for volume discounts.

No credit card required

Unlimited articles.

Add guidebooks at any time.

AI guest chatbot.

AI content assistant.

Guest registration

Your branding.

Automatic translation.

Advanced analytics.

Custom tags.

Advanced QR generator.

Embed unlimited images & videos.

Data dictionary.

Time-based access for guests.

Privacy controls.

OTA compliance tools

Share deep links.

All Premium Features

$6.90

USD

Guides

1

Need 30+ guidebooks? Get in touch for volume discounts.

No credit card required

Unlimited articles.

Add guidebooks at any time.

AI guest chatbot.

AI content assistant.

Guest registration

Your branding.

Automatic translation.

Advanced analytics.

Custom tags.

Advanced QR generator.

Embed unlimited images & videos.

Data dictionary.

Time-based access for guests.

Privacy controls.

OTA compliance tools

Share deep links.

All Premium Features

$6.90

USD

Guides

1

Need 30+ guidebooks? Get in touch for volume discounts.

No credit card required

Unlimited articles.

Add guidebooks at any time.

AI guest chatbot.

AI content assistant.

Guest registration

Your branding.

Automatic translation.

Advanced analytics.

Custom tags.

Advanced QR generator.

Embed unlimited images & videos.

Data dictionary.

Time-based access for guests.

Privacy controls.

OTA compliance tools

Share deep links.

How to Create QR Codes For Digital Guidebooks

  • Use deep-link QRs for the spots where guests get stuck. A QR labeled "Wifi" on the router. A QR labeled "Parking" by the front door. A QR labeled "Local food" on the kitchen counter. Each one opens directly to the relevant article instead of forcing the guest to navigate the full guidebook on their phone. Two minutes of setup. Years of fewer questions.


  • Always label your QR code with what it does. "Scan for our guidebook" is fine. "Open guidebook" or just an unlabeled code is a problem — guests don't know if it's safe to scan, what they'll get, or whether their phone is even pointed right. Add a one-line label and a small icon, and adoption rates go up immediately.


  • For QR codes you're printing on physical materials, we recommend generating the code from a permanent link — general share or public — instead of a reservation link. Reservation links expire after check-out, so a printed QR using a reservation link will not show restricted articles. Permanent QRs on welcome cards. Reservation QRs on guest-specific emails or messages.

FAQs About QR Codes

Can I use the same QR code for multiple guests?

Do QR codes respect OTA compliance settings?

Do QR codes expire?

Can I get a high-resolution QR code for printing?

Can I make a QR code for a specific article, not the whole guidebook?

Which link types support QR codes?

FAQs About QR Codes

Can I use the same QR code for multiple guests?

Can I get a high-resolution QR code for printing?

Do QR codes respect OTA compliance settings?

Can I make a QR code for a specific article, not the whole guidebook?

Do QR codes expire?

Which link types support QR codes?

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We’re here to smooth out your hosting journey—making guest experiences better and your work easier.

© 2023–2026 HelloBnB LLC. All rights reserved. SmoothStay™ is a registered DBA of HelloBnB LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company.

Mailing Address: 1007 N Orange St, 4th Floor, Suite 3246, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States.


SmoothStay is not affiliated with Airbnb, Inc, VRBO, or any other platform.

Logo SmoothStay

We’re here to smooth out your hosting journey—making guest experiences better and your work easier.

© 2023–2026 HelloBnB LLC. All rights reserved. SmoothStay™ is a registered DBA of HelloBnB LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company.

Mailing Address: 1007 N Orange St, 4th Floor, Suite 3246, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States.


SmoothStay is not affiliated with Airbnb, Inc, VRBO, or any other platform.