Mobile barcode scanner

StokUp Mobile Scanner turns any smartphone camera into a wireless barcode reader connected to your active POS session. Cashiers can scan from the counter while the register stays on the main screen — ideal for high-volume checkout or bulky items.

When to use mobile scanner

• Counter has a fixed POS terminal but no dedicated USB scanner
• Staff need to scan items on the shelf without walking back to the register
• Pop-up markets or temporary setups where a phone is easier than hardware
• Backup when your wired scanner is unavailable

Pairing workflow

1. 1On the POS register, tap Mobile Scanner in the toolbar — a modal opens with a QR code and connect URL.
2. 2On the staff phone, scan the QR code or open the URL in Chrome or Safari.
3. 3Grant camera permission when prompted — StokUp only uses the camera for barcode detection.
4. 4The phone shows a connected status; scan product barcodes to add matching SKUs to the active cart.
5. 5Each successful scan plays a short confirmation; unknown barcodes show a not-found message on both devices.

Supported barcodes

Troubleshooting

• Product not found — verify the barcode exists on the product record in Products → Edit.
• Connection drops — refresh the scanner page; re-open the modal on POS for a new QR.
• Slow scans — ensure adequate lighting and hold the phone steady for half a second.