# Barcodes Matter — Smart Home Barcode Management

> Smart home device barcode management and organization app. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Marshall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-matter/id6744872593 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/544647717)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-matter/id6744872593/reviews.md

## What is Barcodes Matter?

Barcodes Matter is an app for storing your smart home device pairing barcodes, because we think barcodes matter!
Effortlessly organise, scan, and manage all your Matter and HomeKit smart home device barcodes in one beautifully simple app.
Includes a watch companion app to assist with scanning barcodes that cannot be paired from within the main app, display the barcode on your watch, then scan with the phone.

Barcodes Matter makes it easy to:
  *  Scan barcodes and QR codes quickly using your device’s camera
  *  Add Devices by an image, manual code or by scanning an NFC Device 
  *  Categorise devices by type, location, and more
  *  Search and filter through your devices instantly
  *  Recognise Matter barcodes and help start device onboarding
  *  Sync across all your devices securely with iCloud
  *  Print QR codes directly from the app using AirPrint
  *  Edit device details anytime to keep your inventory up to date

Whether you’re setting up a smart home, keeping track of gadgets, or managing a large inventory — Barcodes Matter gives you the power to stay organized and connected.

Features:
  *  Tint-able Interface Colour 
  *  Multi-Home support if you manage devices across multi location like Home / Work / Cabin / Holiday Home etc
  *  Lightning-fast scanning with VisionKit
  *  Manual Device Add for devices without a barcode
  *  Full iCloud sync with automatic updates
  *  Clean, simple interface designed for iPhone and iPad
  *  Powerful search and type filtering
  *  Print or Save device QR Codes
  *  Print ALL Device QR codes 16 per page with names and manual paring codes, ready for labelling or pairing
  *  Export ALL Device QR codes 16 per page to a PDF
  *  Native support for Matter and HomeKit devices
  *  Privacy-first: your data stays with you

If you have any problems, please contact us via one of the in app options, you can be assure of a timely and personal response.

## Key features

- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Add devices via image, scan, or NFC
- Categorize devices by type and location
- Search and filter devices instantly
- Recognize Matter barcodes for onboarding
- Sync across devices with iCloud
- Print QR codes via AirPrint

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-matter/id6744872593/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A no-nonsense Tool

*2026-07-24*

Having decided to embrace the IoT world of smart home devices recently I was looking for a good way to keep track of all the QR codes I’d rapidly acquired.
Barcodes Matter is an excellent little app for that purpose. Its clean, easy to use and intuitive interface makes it a cinch to add new devices to the database as well as accessing the barcode or matter ID when necessary. The dev has added some really nice functionality with auto-adding tags and auto-complete where appropriate.

You may think “I don’t need an app for that, every device has its barcode on it already”. Manufacturers love to put these on the back of devices, or inside a battery cover, or as a patch of un-inked plastic that’s practically invisible so the device looks nice. Now tell yourself that again when you’re stuck up a ladder trying to get your phone to focus on the barely visible barcode on the bulb that needs re-pairing at 11 O’clock at night. Or when trying to pair the bulb that’s in a fancy light fitting that takes you 20 minutes to take apart because the barcode is partly obscured.

If you have IoT smart home devices, just do yourself a favour and grab this app already. You’ll be really happy you did.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-08*

So refreshing to see a great app without subscriptions

### 5/5 — Smart Wings Blinds

*2026-06-14*

This app is really great! I’m a first time “Matter Over Thread” user and this has been so helpful in documenting my new Smart Wings Blinds in Apple HomeKit. You can tell this developer is passionate about this app and you can follow his updates and comments on Reddit which are very helpful. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2026-04-21*

This is a great app! Well laid out and just works! Much better than those overpriced alternatives! And no subscription! What I nice change! Only suggestion I’d have is the export/print located under help. Didn’t discover it until I went to help to find print! Otherwise fantastic well done.

**Developer response:** Glad you found it, you can also long press on the barcode of a device to get an individual Print Menu.

### 5/5 — Stable and fast

*2026-03-14*

While this will not automatically show your devices from HomeKit (so you start with names and rooms already organized), it is stable and fast which is more than I can say of alternative apps. So I did the painstaking work of migrating 32 Matter and HomeKit devices in complete with model names and serial numbers (which again could be pulled from HomeKit) and other than being annoying, it’s a good app with solid backup. Now just to see if I can add another 32 Philips Hue devices…

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words, appreciate the review.

### 5/5 — Great App for Matter Codes

*2026-02-16*

I’ve tried a number of apps for scanning and storing Matter device codes, and in my view this one is the best. I particularly like the ability to export the codes to PDF and ability to export and import the database in JSON form. As a wish-list item, would love to see a future update that supports iCloud data storage to transparently switch between my phone and iPad, but even without that this is still a great app. Thanks and appreciation to the developer!

**Developer response:** Hi, it already has iCloud sync between devices, should just work magically in the background. Please get in touch via the help page if you have issues and I’ll do my best to help resolve them.

### 1/5 — No HomeKit sync

*2026-02-05*

I thought this would work like HomePass and present my devices that are in Apple Home so they’re already named and organized, and then I’d just add the barcodes. Nope. You have to add each device completely manually. “Native Matter and HomeKit support” must mean something else, because it didn’t mean that.

**Developer response:** Wow thanks for the 1 star review, I can happily make it sync HomeKit like you suggest, but you will be paying the $2 app cost every month as a subscription just like HomePass.  It was never designed to do this and nowhere does it say it syncs with devices already in HomeKit. Native Matter and HomeKit support refers in context to Barcode scanning and storing.

### 5/5 — Best QR-Code app for matter and HomeKit

*2025-12-30*

Nice app with a lot of useful features, and the killer feature „Tap to Pair“. I hope there will be more fields.For the feature request I sent you a separate Mail.

### 5/5 — Einfach Top

*2025-12-25*

Genau das was ich gesucht habe. Einfach zu bedienen und nicht so eingeschränkt wie HomePass. Was schön wäre wenn die Seriennummer der Geräte auch gleich übernommen werden würden. 
Danke für diese TOLLE App

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2025-11-03*

Lets me keep track of Apple Home devices in one place if I need to pair them again. Supports export to PDF as well for backup. Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Barcodes Matter

### What is Barcodes Matter used for?

Barcodes Matter is designed to help you organize and manage all your smart home device pairing barcodes. It allows you to scan, add, categorize, and search for your devices, making smart home setup and management easier.

### How much does Barcodes Matter cost?

Barcodes Matter is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### Does Barcodes Matter support Matter and HomeKit devices?

Yes, Barcodes Matter has native support for both Matter and HomeKit devices. It can recognize Matter barcodes to help start device onboarding.

### Can I use Barcodes Matter on multiple devices?

Yes, Barcodes Matter offers full iCloud sync with automatic updates, allowing you to securely sync your device inventory across all your Apple devices.

### How often is Barcodes Matter updated?

The latest version of Barcodes Matter is 1.1.1, which was last updated on March 2, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Is Barcodes Matter suitable for managing devices in multiple locations?

Yes, Barcodes Matter supports multi-home functionality, allowing you to manage devices across different locations such as your home, work, or vacation homes.

### Can I print QR codes from Barcodes Matter?

Yes, you can print QR codes directly from the app using AirPrint. It also offers the ability to print all device QR codes 16 per page, ready for labeling or pairing, and export them to a PDF.

### What is the age rating for Barcodes Matter?

Barcodes Matter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-28

* NEW - Search now searches ALL text fields including Model, Manufacturer, Notes and MAC address etc
* Added new Device Types - Lamp, Cabinet Light, Chandelier, Relay, Curtains, TV, Presence Sensor
* Minor layout fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-18

Added a Watch App to allow you to view the HomeKIt barcodes and scan with your phone camera for devices where "Tap to Pair" isn't available in the main app.
Added Print by Home option to the existing Print by Room menu
Improved printing where Rooms had too many devices to fit on one page.
Minor Bug fixes and Ui Improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-21

* Added Radiator, EV Charger, CookTop, Oven, Button and other device types
* Added Device Capabilities, you can select Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, NFC, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Zwave etc
* Added more detail to the iCloud Sync Status
* Minor UI updates

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-02

* Added iCloud Sync Status to Help Page for those having issues with iCloud Sync
* Added improved support and manual code entry for unrecognised barcodes.
* Added CO2 and Smoke Detector device types
* Fixed minor layout Issue on Detail UI

### 1.1.0 — 2026-01-27

* Added support for Matter QR's that contain more than one device string, like the new Hue Bulb Range
* Added support for custom images / photos that sync between devices
* Improved support for scanning barcodes that are not part of any open standards like Hue & Zigbee etc
* General code improvements and tidy up

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