PairrScan the sticker
With the camera, from a photo or via NFC. QR and printed digits are both read.
One-time purchase · no subscription
Never lose a setup code again.
Pairr keeps the codes of all your smart devices safe in one place. Scan the sticker, Pairr recognises the code, fills in brand and model and shows it again as a QR later. Encrypted in your own iCloud.
- iPhone · iPad · Mac · Apple Watch
- 10 languages
HomeKitMatterZigbeePhilips HueZ-WaveWi-FiPIN
Sound familiar?
The code is always right where you can't reach it.
Under a ceiling lamp, behind a wall plate, on a box that's already in the recycling. And it's exactly after a reset or a new hub that you need it again.
Reset
Device acting up? Re-pairing only works with the original code.
New hub
Switching to Matter, Thread or another bridge means adding everything again.
Moving
Hand the new owners a printout with every code, or take them with you.
How it works
Scan, done. Pairr does the rest.
Pairr fills it in
Code type, error check, brand, model, logo and a fitting icon. You just pick the room.
Scan it again later
Pairr redraws the code as a QR on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch. Your hub simply scans it.
Every code
One vault for every protocol.
Pairr knows how each type of code is built, so you know what you save will actually work.
HomeKit
The 8-digit code or the X-HM:// QR on the sticker. Pairr shows it again as a scannable code.
123-45-678
Matter
QR and manual code, checked for typos. Vendor and model are looked up for you.
MT:Y.K9042C00…
Zigbee
Install code with IEEE address, verified with its CRC, ready for your hub.
83FE D340 7A93 …
Philips Hue
The 6-character serial on the bulb fitting, to reset or add a bulb.
A1B2C3
Z-Wave
DSK and SmartStart QR, with the 5-digit PIN shown separately.
12345-…
Wi-Fi
Network name and password for cameras, plugs or your guest network, as a QR to share.
WIFI:S:…
PIN
PIN codes and passwords for routers, alarms and locks.
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Everything included
As handy as it gets. Pay once.
Filled in automatically
A Matter code reveals vendor and product. Pairr looks them up in the public Matter database and prepares brand, model, logo and icon.
Scan with the camera
QR codes and printed digits in one go, even from a crooked sticker.
From a photo
Already took a photo of the box? Pairr reads the code from it.
NFC tags
Hold your iPhone to a Matter or HomeKit tag and the code is in.
Import from Home
Bring in your HomeKit accessories with room, brand and model in one go.
Attachments
Sticker photo, manual or receipt: encrypted with the device.
Search and filter
By name, room, brand or code type. With the keyboard on the Mac too.
On your wrist
Show a code as a QR on your Apple Watch and scan it with your other phone.
Export
Print-ready PDF with QR codes, CSV or Markdown. And import from CSV.
In 10 languages
English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Polish.
Secure
Your codes. Only yours.
Whoever has your setup code can add your device. That's why Pairr treats it so carefully.
- Encrypted with AES-GCMEvery code, QR and attachment, with your own 256-bit key.
- In your own iCloudSyncs between iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch. No Pairr server.
- Face ID or Touch IDTurn on the lock and the app locks as soon as you leave it.
- Clipboard clears itselfA copied code disappears after 60 seconds and never syncs to your other devices.
- Stays safeDeleted the app by accident? Reinstall and everything is back, plus weekly backups.
- No account, no trackingNo analytics, no ads, nothing watching along.
Compare
Better than a photo of the sticker.
| Feature | Pairr | Photos | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognises HomeKit, Matter, Zigbee, Hue and Z-Wave codes | |||
| Shows the code again as a scannable QR | Photo of sticker | ||
| Per device with brand, model and room | Type it yourself | ||
| Checks codes for typos | |||
| Encrypted with its own key | Locked note | ||
| Locked with Face ID | Hidden album | Locked note | |
| Syncs via iCloud |
Compared with Apple's built-in apps using their default settings.
Everywhere
One download. All your Apple devices.
Add a code on your iPhone and it's right there on your iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
iPhoneiOS 17+
iPadiPadOS 17+
MacmacOS 14+
Apple WatchwatchOS 10+
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pairr cost?
A one-time € 0.99 (or the equivalent price in your country's App Store). After that: no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads and no account. Every feature is included, and one purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Can I try Pairr already?
Yes, through the public beta on TestFlight: install Apple's TestFlight app and open the link on this page. Beta versions are free; send feedback through TestFlight or the support page.
What happens if I delete the app?
Nothing is lost. Your devices and codes live in your own iCloud and the key to your vault in iCloud Keychain. Reinstall Pairr and everything comes back by itself. Pairr also makes an encrypted backup in iCloud Drive every week.
Can anyone else see my codes?
No. Codes, QR codes and attachments are encrypted with AES-GCM before they are stored. Pairr has no server and the developer can't access anything. Add Face ID or Touch ID to lock the app as well.
Which codes does Pairr recognise?
HomeKit codes (8 digits and X-HM:// QR), Matter (MT: QR and 11 or 21-digit manual codes, checked), Zigbee install codes with IEEE address, the 6-character serial number on Philips Hue bulbs, Z-Wave DSK and SmartStart QR, Wi-Fi details and plain PIN codes.
Why keep a code once my device is paired?
Because you almost always need it again later: after a reset, when you switch hub or controller, when you move house, or when the sticker sits under a ceiling lamp or behind a wall plate.
How does Pairr fill in brand and model?
A Matter QR contains a vendor and product ID. Pairr looks those up in the public Matter database of the Connectivity Standards Alliance and fetches the logo from the brand's website. Only those IDs or the domain name are sent, never your codes.
Does Pairr work without iCloud?
Yes. Without iCloud everything stays on your device. Just make a password-protected backup now and then, or export to PDF or CSV.
Which devices does Pairr run on?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later, Mac with macOS 14 or later and Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or later. One download for all of them.
All your codes. One place.
One purchase for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch together.
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