Real-world use case

Talking QR Codes That Turn Scans Into Conversations

Turn any QR code into a two-way AI conversation. Visitors scan with their phone and talk — by voice or text — with whatever the code is attached to. No app download. No waiting.

Why Talking QR Codes Work

Static QR codes link to a webpage. Talking QR codes start a conversation. The AI knows everything about the object it's attached to and responds naturally in real time. Visitors engage longer, understand more, and take action — buying, learning, reporting, or donating.

How It Works

Place a ThingCore QR code on any object or surface. When someone scans it, a web-based AI experience opens instantly — no app install. The AI draws from the knowledge base you built: facts, FAQ answers, personality, and objectives. Visitors choose voice or text mode.

Built for Any Physical Object

Product packaging that explains ingredients. Museum exhibits that guide visitors. Lost pet posters that collect sightings. Memorial plaques that tell life stories. Real estate signs that answer buyer questions. Every physical object has information worth sharing.

Questions this experience can answer

  • What is this? / What am I looking at?
  • How does this work?
  • Who made this / who is this about?
  • Can I buy this / how much does it cost?
  • Where can I learn more?

How teams use it

  • Museums place codes next to exhibits for interactive audio guides
  • CPG brands add codes to packaging for ingredient and usage info
  • Real estate agents put codes on yard signs for 24/7 listing details
  • Families attach codes to memorials to share life stories
  • Pet owners put codes on lost-pet posters for sighting collection
Trusted knowledge

What the object should know

Give ThingCore the source material it needs to answer accurately and stay inside the boundaries you set.

  • Add detailed background info about the object
  • Write FAQ entries for the most common questions
  • Set a specific personality that matches the context
  • Add links the AI can share when relevant
  • Define conversation missions to guide the AI's goals
Deployment notes

Make the physical experience obvious

  • Print on weatherproof vinyl for outdoor use
  • Minimum recommended size: 3" × 4" (75mm × 100mm)
  • Test scanning distance before permanent placement
  • The QR code is just a URL — update content anytime without reprinting
FAQ

Questions before you deploy

Do visitors need to download an app?

No. Talking QR codes work directly in the phone browser. Scan and start talking immediately.

Can the AI respond with voice?

Yes. ThingCore supports both text and voice experiences, with multiple voice options and live-voice modes where enabled.

How much does it cost?

You can start free, then move to a paid plan or add usage as the deployment grows. Current pricing and included credits are shown in the product so the public guide does not go stale when plans change.

Build it

Create Your First Talking QR Code

Create the identity, knowledge, voice, and next actions behind the physical thing—then test the real visitor experience.