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How Driyu works with your microchip registry (not as a replacement)
Driyu and microchip registries solve different parts of the same problem. A QR tag works the moment a finder pulls out their phone. The microchip works at a vet or shelter with a scanner. Both layers matter.
The Driyu team
Pet safety editorial
Quick answer: A microchip is implanted hardware read by a scanner at a vet or shelter. A Driyu QR pet tag rides on the collar and opens a public scan page anyone with a smartphone can read. Both are pet ID; they complement each other. Driyu does not replace the microchip registry.
What each layer does
- Microchip: implanted hardware. Read by a universal scanner at a vet or shelter. The registry record gets you called.
- QR pet tag (Driyu): printed code on a collar tag. A finder scans it with a smartphone camera to open a public pet profile.
- Engraved tag: classic metal disc. Always works (no scanner, no app); cannot be updated without re-engraving.
Why both matter
A microchip is invisible. A finder without a scanner cannot identify the pet through the chip. The QR tag bridges that moment — the friendly neighbor scans with their phone and reaches you in minutes.
A QR tag can fall off. The microchip stays. A stripped-naked pet at a shelter can be scanned for the chip and matched to its registry record.
How to set both up
- Vet implants the microchip and gives you a chip number and a registration form.
- Register the chip with the registry it is tied to (AKC Reunite, HomeAgain, 24PetWatch, etc.).
- Activate the Driyu QR tag; create the pet profile.
- Enter the microchip number into your Driyu pet profile.
- Keep both up to date when phone or address changes.
What Driyu does not do
Driyu does not replace the microchip registry, does not communicate with registries, does not enroll pets in chip registries. Update both layers separately on phone or address changes.
How Driyu fits
Driyu is the first-30-seconds layer — the moment a finder pulls out a phone. The microchip is the vet/shelter scanner layer. Complementary tools.
Related reads from Driyu
- Microchip registration vs the chip itself: what owners get wrong
- Microchip, QR tag, or both? Understanding how pet ID works in layers
- Updating Driyu after a phone number change: step-by-step
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
If my pet has a microchip, do I need a QR tag too?
A microchip is excellent but invisible. A QR tag bridges the moment a finder has only their phone. Most pet-safety advocates recommend both.
Does Driyu update my microchip registry?
No. Update both separately.
Which microchip registry should I use?
The one your chip is enrolled with at implantation. Your vet can tell you which one.
Can a QR tag replace a microchip?
No. They work together.
