The Scanner app turns your mobile device into a powerful mobile barcode scanner. Count inventory and receive stock orders using the camera right from your phone. You can use barcode scanners such as the Socket mobile or Zebra mobile computers alongside Lightspeed Scanner for your inventory counts.

Signing in to Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series) app

To sign in to the Scanner app using your Retail POS account details, follow the steps below:

• 1. Tap Sign in to Lightspeed Retail (X-Series).
     

     

  2. Enter your Retail POS store URL and tap Next.
     

     

  3. Next, enter your account email/username and password you use to sign in to your Retail POS store, then tap Sign In.
     

     

• 1. Tap Sign in to Lightspeed Retail (X-Series).
     

     

  2. Enter your Retail POS store URL and tap Next.
     

     

  3. Next, enter your account email/username and password you use to sign in to your Retail POS store, then tap Sign In.
     

     

Connecting your barcode scanner to Lightspeed Scanner 

Using a barcode scanner alongside Scanner app can make your inventory counts more flexible and efficient. The Socket mobile scanner family or Zebra mobile computers are compatible with the Scanner app allowing you to speed up your inventory count process.

Download the Scanner app directly on your Zebra device for the Zebra mobile computers. With their built-in scanner, set up your Scanner app by following the on-screen instructions and you will be ready to scan your inventory in no time. Your Zebra mobile computer must support Android version 8.0 or above to work.

To connect your socket barcode scanner to the Scanner app: 

1. On your smartphone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth > On. 
2. Open the Scanner app on your device. 
3. Tap on the name located top left of the app, leading you to the Account page. 
4. Tap the toggle On next to Enable Bluetooth scanning.
5. Tap Pair a Socket Scanner.
6. A pop-up will appear asking permission to allow Scanner to use Bluetooth. Tap Allow.
7. Follow the wizard instructions to pair your barcode scanner to the app.

Once paired, a banner will appear stating your barcode scanner is connected. You are all set to start using your barcode scanner through the Lightspeed Scanner app! 

What's next?

• Adding and viewing products in Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series)
• Performing inventory counts in Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series)
• Creating lists and purchase orders in Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series)
• Receiving stock orders with Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series)
• Fulfilling orders with Lightspeed Scanner (X-Series)