What scanner should I get for customer barcodes?

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, I'm using Tera HW0002, which works well, but I recommend trying out a few different brands/models and seeing which works best for you.

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.

If you're only planning to use the second scanner to scan 1D barcodes synchronised with the app, a 1D scanner should work too. Learn more about the difference between 1D and 2D barcode scanning.

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