If you own a WearOS smartwatch, you should check out what Google has in store for you. If you’re used to scanning the boarding pass from your phone, you can now use your smartwatch for the task. The process is seamless and does not take much of your time. Not only does this work for boarding passes but any ticket with a QR code. So, let’s take a look at how you can access and use a boarding pass on your smartwatch.
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Before you begin
For this method to work, you need the Google Wallet app. Google Wallet can store your credit/debit cards, boarding passes, movie tickets, and more. If your phone has NFC, you can use the Google Wallet app to make payments with a single tap. Whenever you receive a ticket or a pass in your email, it is automatically added to the Wallet, given you are logged into Gmail and Wallet using the same account.
If the boarding pass or ticket does not show up in your Wallet, you can always add it manually. Once it has been added to the Wallet app, you can access it on your WearOS smartwatch. The entire process is seamless and does not require a lot of effort. The only catch is that Google Wallet is available only in limited countries right now.
Add a boarding pass to your Google Wallet
Step 1: Open the boarding pass on your phone and take a screenshot.
Step 2: In the pop-up menu of the screenshot, tap on Add to wallet. This feature only appears if Google Wallet is installed and activated on your phone.
Step 3: If you want to edit any information, do it on the next page. Hit Save when you’re done.
The boarding pass will be saved to your Google Wallet.
Use a boarding pass on your smartwatch
Step 1: Launch the Wallet app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap on the boarding pass. This will display its QR code.
Step 3: Let the QR code reader scan your watch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I scan my boarding pass using my smartwatch?
If you have the Google Wallet app on your smartwatch, you can use it to access and scan your boarding pass while boarding a flight.
How do I add a boarding pass to Google Wallet?
To add a boarding pass to Google Wallet, simply take a screenshot of it on your phone and tap the ‘Add the wallet’ option at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Is the Google Wallet app available in India?
Google Wallet is not available in India yet. Some users have spotted the app in Google Play Store but the tech giant has not revealed any plans for its launch yet.
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Conclusion
This is how you can access and use your boarding pass using your smartwatch. This method also works for other QR-code-based passes and tickets. If you can’t get this method to work, make sure your smartphone is NFC-enabled.
