diff --git a/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 0cfc6315a..3d4ab0197 100644
--- a/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@
     <!-- "Second Device" can also be translated as "Another Device", if that is catchier in the destination language. However, make sure to use the term consistently. -->
     <string name="multidevice_title">Add Second Device</string>
     <string name="multidevice_same_network_hint">Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi or network</string>
-    <string name="multidevice_this_creates_a_qr_code">This creates a QR code that the second device can scan to copy the profile.</string>
+    <string name="multidevice_this_creates_a_qr_code">This creates a QR code that the second device can scan to copy the profile.\n\nMake sure no unwanted observer or camera can see the following screen.</string>
     <string name="multidevice_install_dc_on_other_device">Install Delta Chat on your other device (https://get.delta.chat)</string>
     <!-- "I Already Have a Profile / Add as Second Device” should be the same text as defined by the keys onboarding_alternative_logins and multidevice_receiver_title -->
     <string name="multidevice_tap_scan_on_other_device">Start Delta Chat, tap “I Already Have a Profile / Add as Second Device” and scan the code shown here</string>