Microchip
Identification under the skin
A scanner reads the chip’s ID number. A registry connects that number to contact information. A phone camera cannot read a pet microchip.
AAHA · Microchip basicsExplore Driyu / Comparisons
DRIYU + MICROCHIP
Two ways to be identified.
A registered microchip and a visible QR tag help in different moments. Understand the role of each, and keep both sets of contact details current.
Compare how they workDRIYU QR
A profile for the person who finds them
A phone camera opens the public profile in a browser. Visible contacts follow the owner’s settings. Internet is needed to load the page.
See what a scan showsSIDE BY SIDE
The details that matter.
| Detail | Microchip | Driyu QR |
|---|---|---|
| Who reads it | Someone with a compatible microchip scanner. | A finder with a QR-capable phone camera. |
| What it opens | An ID number for a registry lookup. | The pet’s owner-controlled public profile. |
| When it helps | When a vet, shelter or other scanner operator checks the pet. | When someone finds the pet and scans its visible tag. |
| Costs | Ask the implant provider and registry about their fees. | See current tag, shipping and plan details. |
| Updating details | Update contacts with the registry; the chip ID stays the same. | Edit the profile without replacing its QR tag. |
| Maintenance | Keep registration current; ask your vet to check the chip. | Keep the tag readable and profile contacts current. |
| Location | No GPS or live location tracking. | No GPS. A finder may choose to share a location. |
ONE IMPORTANT DETAIL
A collar can come off.
An implanted microchip can still identify a pet without a collar. Register it and keep your registry contact details current. Updating Driyu does not update a microchip registry.
AAHA · Keep registry details currentCOMMON QUESTIONS
Understand before you choose.
If my pet has a microchip, do I still need a QR pet tag?
A QR tag adds a visible contact path. The microchip provides identification when someone uses a compatible scanner. Neither guarantees recovery.
Can a stranger read a microchip with their phone?
No. Pet microchips need a compatible scanner, not a phone camera or ordinary phone NFC reader.
Is a QR pet tag a replacement for a microchip?
No. One is worn on the collar; the other is implanted. Their identification paths complement each other.
What happens if my pet loses the collar?
The QR tag may be lost with it. An implanted, registered microchip offers another identification path.
Do I have to update both if I move?
Yes. Update the microchip registry and your Driyu account separately. Changing one does not automatically update the other.
Can I see my pet’s location from a QR pet tag?
The tag does not track location. In Driyu, a finder can choose to share a location during a report; that is not continuous GPS tracking.
Explore the Driyu side.
Meet the tag, the profile and the finder’s view.
Sources checked September 23, 2026. External links open in a new tab.