Continue with the setup until you have scanned some items and detected users in the Inventory module to find out if this solution is the right fit for your training center. Apply Barcode to PC's free license: the free plan—at the time of publication of this guide—offers 300 scans per month from 1 connected smartphone. Learn more about current offers on the software provider's website. |
If your smartphone and server device are using the same network, your smartphone should seamlessly connect to your server device where you are running the Barcode to PC 'server'.
Upon first utilization of your smartphone as a scanner device, you need to decide whether you will use QR codes or barcodes for identification in the future. |
Even if your computer has a wired connection, your smartphone should automatically connect to the device as long as both are connected (wired or wirelessly) to the same internet access point. |
Tap on the signal in the top right corner to display further details:
The desktop application also notifies you about your connected device:
Continue to this page to scan QR codes and items in the Inventory module. |
If the signal in the top right corner is blank, your smartphone has not connected to the desktop application yet:
Possible Causes of Connection Problems
By tapping on the signal, you can view connection details and further options for manual pairing: QR Code Pairing
Pairing by IP Address
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In case of QR Code #LS prefix for the Barcode to PC scanning application MUST be set in order for the devices to function correctly. |
Do you still have trouble connecting your smartphone to the desktop application? Find out more on the product's FAQ page. |