Using the Hands Free Feature (QR Workflow Trigger, MMS and Email)
Legacy Article: This article covers the legacy FMBooth (Windows + iPadOS) software. FMBooth (Windows + iPadOS) has been replaced by FMX. See FMX documentation →
Overview
This feature enables hands-free operation of the mirror through QR code scanning via smartphone, offering two primary usage methods.
Method 1: QR Code-Triggered State Transitions
Setup Process:
- Add an animation state to your workflow and load your desired animation.
- Set the animation's next state trigger to QR Code.
- Start the workflow to display the QR code on screen.
- Users scan the code with their phones to advance to the next workflow state.
Customization: Access Settings > Triggers to adjust the QR code's size and position using width, height, left, and top values.
Method 2: QR Code with SMS/Email Features
Configuration Steps:
- Set up your workflow with MMS/Email functionality.
- Replace the standard MMS/Email state with Hands-Free MMS/Email Start.
- Add an animation to display behind the QR code, with its next state trigger set to Event.
- Add Hands-Free MMS/Email Stop as the final state.
Workflow Settings
Key configuration options include:
- QR Code WxH: Defines code dimensions
- QR Code LeftxTop: Controls vertical screen positioning
- Enable Timeout: Sets maximum QR code display duration (in seconds)
- Next State Trigger: Specifies QR Scan, Form Completion, or None
- Enable Consent: Adds Terms of Agreement/Privacy Policy checkbox
- Custom QR Code URL: Redirects scanning to a custom URL
Note: The Hands-Free MMS feature is incompatible with "MMS via Email carrier" texting options.
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