Connect Barcode Scanners to Square
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Learn how to connect and troubleshoot supported barcode scanners with the Square Point of Sale and Square for Retail Point of Sale.
Supported Barcode Scanners
Barcode scanners are supported on iPads through Square Stand, Square Terminal 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.
If you are using Square Terminal, USB connection requires Hub for Square Terminal.
Zebra (Symbol) DS6707
Zebra DS9308
Zebra DS9908
Honeywell 1300G
Honeywell 1900G Imager
Honeywell Xenon 1900
Honeywell Voyager 1200G
Honeywell Voyager 1250G
Socket Mobile SocketScan S700 (Bluetooth)
Socket Mobile 7Ci (Bluetooth) Note: The Socket Mobile 7Ci is no longer being manufactured, but is still compatible with Square Point of Sale.
Bluetooth Barcode Scanners are currently only compatible with iPads.
Connect Your Barcode Scanner
Bluetooth Scanners
To connect your bluetooth scanner to your iPad:
Turn on Bluetooth from your iPad settings.
Tap More to navigate to the menu.
Tap Settings > Hardware > Barcode Scanner > Connect Barcode Scanner.
Turn on the barcode scanner by holding the power button (small button) on the scanner until you hear two beeps (low to high).
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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).
USB Scanners
To get set up:
Open the Square app on your device.
Plug your barcode scanner into the Hub of your Square Stand or Square Terminal, or into your Android device using an on-the-go (OTG) adapter.
The app will notify you that an accessory has been attached.
Unpair your Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
If you’d like to connect your barcode scanner to a different iPad, you’ll need to unpair the scanner first. To do so:
Hold the trigger button (large button) and the Power button (small button) down together until you hear 3 beeps.
Release both buttons.
Troubleshoot Your Barcode Scanner
If you experience issues with your barcode scanner, try out the tips on our Barcode Troubleshooting article.