Gather

Join with the QR code

The quickest way into a room: scan the QR code the game table shows after “Open a room”. It works with the regular camera app and with the scanner inside Gather.

  1. Check the Wi‑Fi

    It’s easiest if your phone is on the same Wi‑Fi as the Apple TV, iPad or Mac where the room is open. If the host is online, scanning also works from another network or over mobile data.

  2. Point the camera at the code

    Open the camera app and point it at the QR code. Tap the prompt that pops up.

  3. The app or a browser opens

    If Gather is installed, the app opens and joins the room. Without the app, a page opens in your browser where you pick a name and an avatar.

  4. Or: use the scanner in the app

    In Gather, go to the “Play” tab, tap the QR icon next to the code field (“Scan QR code”) and point the camera at the code on the TV.

  5. Get ready

    You land in the room’s lobby. Tap “Ready” when you want to start.

If scanning doesn’t work

If you denied Gather access to the camera, allow it in Settings or type the code in by hand. Gather uses the camera only to read the QR code.

On Mac, the app has no scanner – type in the room code instead.

Tips

  • If the page opens but never connects, your phone is usually on a different Wi‑Fi or on a guest network that keeps devices apart.