Connect Barcode Scanners to Square Point of Sale

Learn how to connect and troubleshoot your compatible barcode scanner with the Square Point of Sale app or Square Register.

Supported Barcode Scanners

Barcode scanners are supported on iPads through Square Stand, Square Register or selected Android devices with USB. If you are using an Android, your device must be running Android 7.0 software and support USB OTG (On-The-Go) or host mode. You’ll need a micro USB to USB adapter to connect the scanner to your device.

USB Barcode Scanners

• Zebra LS2208*

  • Note: If you’re using Zebra LS2208 with an Android device, Square Reader is only compatible with devices running 9.0 and older.

• Zebra (Symbol) DS6707

• Honeywell Hyperion 1300G

• Honeywell Xenon 1900

• Honeywell Voyager 1200G

• Honeywell Voyager 1250G

Bluetooth Barcode Scanners

• Socket Mobile SocketScan S700

• Socket Mobile 7Ci

  • Note: The Socket Mobile 7Ci is discontinued but is still compatible with Square Point of Sale.

• POS-Mate Wireless.

  • Note: This scanner is only compatible with the Square Point of Sale app.

Note: Bluetooth barcode scanners are currently only compatible with iPads and iPhones and are not compatible with Square Terminal, Square Register or Android devices at this time.

Connect Your Barcode Scanner

Bluetooth Scanners

To connect a Socket Bluetooth scanner to your iOS device:

1. Turn on Bluetooth from your iOS device settings.

2. Open the Square app and tap ≡ More.

3. Tap Settings > Hardware > Barcode Scanners > Connect a Bluetooth scanner.

4. Power on the barcode scanner by holding the power button (small button) on the scanner until you hear two beeps (low to high).

5. Scan the barcode below or the barcode displayed on your Square Point of Sale screen, by holding the trigger button (large button) until you hear three beeps (low to high).

   

6. After you’ve successfully scanned the above barcode, tap Next on the dialogue screen.

7. Return to the Bluetooth settings on your iOS device and select the Socket scanner from the available devices there.

8. Navigate back to the Square app and observe the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing flow.

To connect a POS-Mate Bluetooth scanner to your iOS device:

1. Turn on Bluetooth from your iOS device settings.

2. Open the Square app and tap ≡ More.

3. Tap Settings > Hardware > Barcode Scanners > Connect a Bluetooth scanner.

4. Turn on the barcode scanner by holding the trigger button (on the handle) of the scanner until you hear two beeps (low to high).

5. Follow the prompts on your Square Point of Sale screen and scan the first barcode, and go to the next page to scan the second barcode also shown below. Barcodes must be scanned in order and you must be on the Connect a Bluetooth scanner screen in your Square app.

   

6. In the Square app, tap Next to connect the barcode scanner to your iOS device.

7. Wait for the scanner to pair. If nothing happens or you get an error, go back and scan both barcodes again.

8. When the scanner pairing is successful, you will see Scanner Connected.

Unpair your Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

If you’d like to connect your barcode scanner to a different iPad or iPhone, you’ll need to unpair the scanner first. To do so:

1. From the main menu on your iOS device, select Settings > Barcode Scanners.

2. Tap Forget next to the barcode scanner you wish to unpair.

3. On the pop-up select Forget a second time. Now you can link your barcode scanner to a different iOS device.

USB Barcode Scanners

To get set up:

1. Open the Square app on your device.

2. Plug your USB barcode scanner into the USB hub or into your Android device using an on-the-go (OTG) adapter.

3. The app will notify you an accessory has been attached.

Troubleshoot Your Barcode Scanner

If you experience issues with your barcode scanner, try out the tips on our Barcode Troubleshooting article.