Scheduled Redirects
Route scans to different URLs based on the day of the week or time of day — perfect for restaurant menus, happy hours, and operating hour notices.
What are Scheduled Redirects?
Scheduled Redirects let you route QR code scans to different URLs based on the current day and time at the moment of the scan. You define time windows, and for each window, you specify a destination URL.
Outside of all defined windows, scans fall back to the default URL (or to an A/B test if one is active).
Available on the Pro plan and above.
Priority: Overrides A/B and Default
Scheduled Redirects have medium priority in the redirect chain:
- They override A/B tests and the default URL
- They are overridden by Device Redirects (device always wins)
- They are overridden by Scan-Limit Offer Redirect (which is terminal)
So: if a scan comes in during an active time window, the scheduled URL runs unless the scanner's device has a Device Redirect configured, or the Scan-Limit rule is active.
Multiple Time Windows
You can add as many time windows as you need — there is no practical limit per QR code.
Restaurant example:
- Rule 1: Breakfast Menu (Mon–Fri, 07:00–12:00)
- Rule 2: Closed for Lunch (Mon–Fri, 12:00–17:00) → 'Kitchen closed, back at 5 PM' page
- Rule 3: Dinner Menu (Mon–Fri, 17:00–00:00)
- Rule 4: Weekend Brunch (Sat–Sun, 09:00–15:00)
- Default URL: Main website (covers all other times — e.g. late night, early morning)
Rules are evaluated in order — the first matching window wins.
You can also configure time windows that cross midnight (e.g. 22:00 → 06:00). SMLLR handles this automatically.
When to Use It
Restaurant menus — breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus from one QR code on the table
Happy hour promotions — redirect to the offer page only during the happy hour window
Weekday vs weekend offers — different promotions on weekdays vs weekends from the same printed QR
Opening hours notice — redirect to 'We are closed, here are our hours' outside business hours
Event day routing — on the event day, redirect to live updates; before the event, redirect to registration
How to Set It Up
Open the QR editor → Step 3 (Configure)
Go to your QR code, click Edit, and navigate to the Configure step.
Open Scheduled Redirects
Click the Scheduled Redirects section to expand it. A first rule card is auto-added for you.
Set the days
Choose which days of the week this rule applies to. Leave all days unselected to apply every day.
Set the time window
Enter the start and end time in 24-hour format (e.g. 07:00 to 12:00 for 7 AM–12 PM). For windows crossing midnight, set end time before start time (e.g. 22:00 start, 06:00 end).
Enter the destination URL
Paste the URL scans during this window should go to.
Add more windows
Click Add time window to add additional rules (e.g. lunch URL, dinner URL). Rules are checked in order — first match wins.
Save
Click Save QR Code.
What if Time Windows Overlap?
If two scheduled rules overlap (e.g. Rule 1 covers 09:00–17:00 and Rule 2 covers 12:00–14:00), the rule listed first takes precedence during the overlapping period. Arrange your rules carefully to avoid unintended overlaps — or make your windows non-overlapping.
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