Barcode Scanning

Barcode scanning simplifies inventory tasks by automating data entry, reducing errors, and accelerating workflows. BoxHero supports both built-in mobile scanning and external scanners for your needs.

If you don’t already have BoxHero on your mobile device, you can download the app from Google Play or the iOS App Store.

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Key Highlights

• Add Items: Quickly add new items to your inventory by scanning their barcodes.

• Search Items: Instantly find products in your inventory by scanning their barcodes.

• Stock In & Out: Scan barcodes to streamline stock transactions for incoming and outgoing items.

• Move Stock: Transfer items between locations or warehouses by scanning their barcodes.

• Adjust Stock: Adjust inventory levels by scanning the barcode of the item you're updating.

• Inventory Counting: Conduct accurate counts using barcode scans and quickly tally stock levels.

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Getting Started

If your item already has a barcode, simply register it in BoxHero by scanning the barcode. If the item does not have a barcode, you can easily generate one within BoxHero.

For Existing Barcodes

1. Locate the barcode already on your item.

2. Scan it into BoxHero via:

   • Mobile app camera

   • Connected Bluetooth/USB scanner

3. Verify recognition by checking that the item details populate automatically.

For New Barcodes

1. Auto-generate: Create unique barcodes directly in BoxHero.

2. Print labels using the Barcode Printing feature.

3. Attach labels to items before scanning into your inventory.

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Platform Setup

A. Mobile Device

• In-App Camera: Use your smartphone or tablet’s camera to scan barcodes without the need for additional equipment.

• Bluetooth Scanner: You can also connect a Bluetooth-enabled barcode scanner to your mobile device for faster and more precise scanning. Enable pairing mode on your scanner and connect via device settings.

For more details on mobile barcode scanning, refer to this quick video tutorial.

B. Desktop (Web)

When using BoxHero on your computer, you can scan barcodes using an external scanner.

BoxHero works with all types of barcode scanners (Bluetooth, USB, or wired devices), so we recommend considering factors such as budget and user requirements, size, and interface compatibility.