What the QR code does
When an attendee scans your Voco QR code, they open the church's live translation reader in their phone browser. No app download, registration, or login is required. They select a language and translated sermon lines appear as the service runs. The reusable QR code points to the live service or a holding page when nothing is running.
Where to display it
- On your welcome/holding slide — the slide shown before the service begins, visible for 5–15 minutes as people arrive
- On a dedicated slide during the service opening — display it for 30–60 seconds with a brief verbal explanation
- Printed on your bulletin or order of service — allows people to scan at any point
- On a small card on each row of seats — useful for larger congregations
- On a poster near the entrance — great for first-time visitors to see as they arrive
- On your church website's "Plan your visit" page — visitors can prepare before they arrive
How to explain it from the front
A brief verbal announcement is the most effective way to make sure people use the translation. You don't need to explain the technology — just explain the outcome.
- "If English isn't your first language, or if you'd like to follow along in another language, scan the QR code on screen. It works in Spanish, French, Yoruba, Mandarin, and 150 more languages — no download needed."
- Say it once at the start of each service, briefly and warmly.
- If you have multilingual members you're close to, ask them to quietly tell nearby first-timers about the translation.
- For major services (Christmas, Easter, baptisms), translate the announcement itself — a short recorded audio or on-screen text in the key languages.
What your congregation experiences
- 1Scan the QR codeAny smartphone camera can scan the code — no special app needed. The phone's camera recognises it and prompts the user to open the link.
- 2Select a languageThe reader page shows a list of available languages. The attendee selects theirs and the translated text begins appearing immediately.
- 3Follow alongNew translation lines appear as the pastor speaks; timing varies with the setup and connection. The screen scrolls automatically. The attendee can dim their screen or hold the phone flat on their lap.
- 4Continue through the serviceThe connection stays live throughout. If the phone goes to sleep, waking it up reconnects automatically. The reader remembers the selected language.
