Barcode Scanner TaoTronics 2-in-1 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner Wireless and Wired Portable Bar Code Scanner USB Barcode Reader for Computer, iPhone iPad and Other Android Smartphone, Tablet

work with iOS system and WindowsTried to connect with different system, both works. Change to continuous mode by scanning the code in the manual, I can continue scan, no need to press the bottom. It read codes very fast and accurate, increase work productivity.-          Out of box, no need to download drive-          Simple use, pair with iPhone and start scanning or use the USB cable or the receiver plug into any usb port of PC-          Good design, lightweight, and the handle is very comfortableConnect stable, scan away from away from PC about 7 meters, still works.

The barcode scanner arrived in a color printed box with components wrapped in bubble wrap to protect them during shipping. Unpacking was quite quick and easy as no tape was used. Everything arrived in perfect shape. Contrary to the USB version I reviewed a while back, this model did not require any assembly as a stand is not included.The package included the wireless laser barcode scanner, a USB cable, a user manual and a handy credit card size cheat sheet with a few useful control barcodes. The 3.7V 750mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery was already installed inside the scanner’s handle.This barcode scanner, like many others, is recognized as a keyboard by the computer therefore it does not require any special software. This barcode scanner can be used with any device that accepts a keyboard input via Bluetooth 3.0 so I chose to test it with my phone, a Samsung Galaxy S7. I set my phone to search for Bluetooth devices and noticed a “Pair code” barcode on the handy credit card cheat sheet. As soon as I scanned it, my phone picked up the barcode scanner and installed it successfully. Moments later I was searching for UPCs on Google on my phone… it was that fast and easy! I did not even peak at the user manual yet.In case you wonder, if you try this on a computer that already has a keyboard… do not worry, the computer can handle multiple keyboard type inputs so pairing this scanner with your computer will not cause any issues. The great thing of it working this way is that it makes it virtually compatible with anything that can accept input from a keyboard.If your computer does not have Bluetooth, you will either have to buy a Bluetooth adapter or use this scanner with the included USB cable. I would definitely buy the adapter as it is much more convenient to use wireless. Either way you will have to recharge the battery using the USB cable (1.5hrs per the manual) after about 30 hours of use according to the user manual.In the event you need to scan multiple items out of range, you can set the scanner to inventory mode which will allow you to store a large number of scans without communicating with the host as they will be stored in its internal memory. Using this feature will require scanning special barcodes in the user manual and on the credit card size cheat sheet.Range – this is often a topic of controversy as the actual range one will achieve can vary significantly. This is not the fault of the product but rather due to the nature of RF and the environment the scanner is operated in. The manual states the range is 7 to 10m / 23 to 33 feet indoors and four times better outdoors but this is typically measured in the most optimal setting – absolutely no interference (read wifi, zigbee, phones, etc) and direct line of sight. If you are having range issues and there are metal objects between you and the receiver, then try to move them out of the way. Given this scanner is Bluetooth, it operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band which is shared by many other devices, including Wifi, that can cause interference. However, I have lots of wifi and zigbee devices that all use 2.4GHz and did not seem to have any interference issues.Some scanners come with a stand as they are meant to be always on so that you can put barcoded objects under the scanner instead of handling the scanner to scan the barcode. Think of the grocery store where they just pass the product in front of the scanner. This scanner does not come with one but I believe it was mostly designed for wireless use (to move around) which would not require a stand.Although the construction looks solid, I wish they had used softer rubber for some of the parts where it comes into contact with the working surface when you lay it down. Some much more expensive models have this but you are also paying way more for the scanner. For medium to light use, I believe this will not be an issue at all. For high volume warehouse use, this may not be the best choice.One common setting you might want to turn on or off is the automatic carriage return (aka pressing ENTER) as this may trigger an undesired action in the software you are scanning barcodes. For example, if you are scanning multiple serial numbers in an invoice, you may not want it to go to the next line. The user manual has a large number of settings to customize prefixes, suffixes, and what barcodes are accepted.I tried this scanner with a variety of barcode types, and sizes so see how it worked. I was unable to find a barcode it could not read amongst the ones it supported.One quirk that may annoy some is that when the scanner powers down about 30 seconds after the last use (remember it is battery operated) it will require you press the trigger to turn it on. No laser will be emitted but loud beeps will indicate it is now on and connected. The power off timer can be extended or even turned off. If you turn it off you will likely want to use this scanner connected to power.Overall this is a very nice product for a very reasonable price – If I recall this is several times cheaper than some heavier duty Zebra/Motorola models I’ve seen. Whether you buy this very affordable model or the very expensive alternatives depends on your planned usage. For medium to light usages I believe this is a great choice.

Effective connection, very good scanner with Bluetooth compatibility. Pair with my phone and my iPad, both easy to connect. Use the receiver and the USB cable to connect with the computer, also effective. Capture faster than my old one. A reasonable price but has a lot of functions and features.

Small but solid, a good hand scanner and very nice customer service  Better than I expected, works great in both bluetooth and wired connect mode. I wanted to add a special character into the code, but don’t know how to set up, so I sent an email to them. They replied very quickly and sent me a setup code. Nice product, nice service.

Easy to use, lightweight, and reads all the barcodes correctly ( so far ).

I really love these scanners, and I love how affordable they are. I have used them in two different libraries now, and they perform very well. Prior to purchasing these scanners, I was used to always having the scanner tethered to my workstation unless I was out in the book stacks doing inventory, but I have found these scanners perform flawlessly over the Bluetooth connection, and the lithium batteries hold a charge for several weeks even with regular use. So library staff can have complete freedom to scan materials in their work area without any limitations from an attached cable. The LED light pattern when the scanner powers up for the first scan in the morning warns you when the battery charge drops below 30%. There also is a handy plastic card that comes with each scanner with the most commonly used programming barcodes. You can check the battery levels at any time by scanning the Battery Status barcode directly from the card. The scanners read all the barcode formats that we use in the library right out of the box, and they come with the standard, somewhat cryptic, manual that allows you to program additional formats as needed. With the latest version of Bluetooth that comes integrated in most new computers by default, you don't even need the included Bluetooth dongle/adapter. It's a 10-second process to pair the scanner with the computer's native Bluetooth, and you're up and running.

This scanner works just fine with standard bar codes. It didn't work 100% for what I needed it for, but that was more due to the odd size and print quality of what I was trying to scan than the capabilities of this scanner.I gave it five stars because it came with printed instructions which were very helpful and the seller was very accommodating in trying to help me through my issues. They offered to replace or refund the product even though I was well past the replacement time window.It's a good scanner for the price. The bluetooth worked fine with both my phone and laptop.

I plugged USB cable to the scanner (cannot unplug it, so it won't go back in the box) and plugged the other end into my pc. I opened notepad on the pc and scanned in a barcode! Really - just pulled the trigger and it worked.I chose this particular scanner because I have a TaoTronics bluetooth receiver that works great. So now I'm a TaoTronics fan.