It's not an add-on gadget; it's just an app. There are many 'shopper' type apps that are either free or .99 in the Apple appstore that can read these codes. I assume it must be similar for other smartphones. I would not buy a smartphone just for this, but if you already own one, it's just another small convenience available to you.


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