> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://galmis.gitbook.io/barcodify-customer-selector/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://galmis.gitbook.io/barcodify-customer-selector/troubleshooting/faqs/what-scanner-should-i-get-for-customer-barcodes.md).

# What scanner should I get for customer barcodes?

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Acquiring a second barcode scanner for customer barcodes is no longer recommended. You can now use the same barcode scanner that you use for products. To add customers to the POS cart faster and more reliably, please use the new ["Add customer" POS UI extension](/barcodify-customer-selector/getting-started/add-customers-to-the-pos-cart.md). 
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Generally, any **Bluetooth 2D barcode scanner** that supports **HID** (Human Interface Device) mode and is compatible with your device should work. HID mode works similarly to a keyboard. It is the most common and mainly used as default in barcode scanners. In the [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khpNthQZlDk\&t=11s), I'm using [Tera HW0002](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tera-Wireless-Handheld-Accurate-Vibration/dp/B07T53ZPPZ/ref=sxts_rp_s_sp_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.47953262-9ad4-4e10-98c2-375565cc4a45%3Aamzn1.sym.47953262-9ad4-4e10-98c2-375565cc4a45\&crid=1M3GPQJ4NN244\&cv_ct_cx=Tera+HW0002+scanner\&keywords=Tera+HW0002+scanner\&pd_rd_i=B07T53ZPPZ\&pd_rd_r=d81321ec-5a0c-41a7-80bf-f8ea9d98e741\&pd_rd_w=LEA4o\&pd_rd_wg=OF5Dn\&pf_rd_p=47953262-9ad4-4e10-98c2-375565cc4a45\&pf_rd_r=V970XQPWBQJ1PDZE3GMB\&psc=1\&qid=1667852383\&sprefix=tera+hw0002+scanner%2Caps%2C103\&sr=1-1-30c649cd-33b6-49d1-9f8b-8035bb525ef9), which works well, but I recommend trying out a few different brands/models and seeing which works best for you.

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Since the second scanner would be used in HID mode, your mobile device may recognise it as a keyboard and hide the virtual on-screen keyboard. To avoid this issue, many scanners have an HID virtual keyboard (or similarly named) setting, but it's worth double-checking before purchasing a new scanner.

This isn't a problem if you're already using a Bluetooth keyboard.
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If you're only planning to use the second scanner to scan 1D [barcodes synchronised with the app](/barcodify-customer-selector/getting-started/bring-your-customer-barcodes-to-the-app.md), a 1D scanner should work too. Learn more about [the difference between 1D and 2D barcode scanning](https://lowrysolutions.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-1d-and-2d-barcode-scanning/).
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