Barcode Scanning
Plug in a scanner. Start scanning. That's it.
Safer Inventory works with any USB HID or Bluetooth wedge barcode scanner out of the box — no drivers, no configuration. On mobile, switch to camera mode for hands-free scanning without any extra hardware.
Key benefits
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Zero-setup USB scanner support
Any HID-mode USB barcode scanner works the moment you plug it in. Scan directly into Safer Inventory's search bar to look up products, adjust stock, or process orders.
Bluetooth scanner support
Pair any Bluetooth HID barcode scanner with your workstation or phone. Walk the warehouse floor and scan items without being tethered to a computer.
Camera scanning on mobile
On any smartphone or tablet, tap the camera icon to activate the built-in barcode scanner. No app download required — it runs in the mobile browser.
All major barcode formats
Supports Code 128, Code 39, QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14, and Data Matrix. Works with almost any barcode your products already have.
Scan to receive purchase orders
Scan each item as it arrives and Safer Inventory matches it against the open purchase order line. Quantity is logged and inventory updated immediately.
Scan to fulfil sales orders
Scan items at the pick bench to confirm each line on a sales order. The order status updates automatically and stock is decremented in real time.
How it works
Up and running in minutes.
Connect your scanner
Plug in a USB wedge scanner or pair a Bluetooth scanner to your device. Safer Inventory recognises it as keyboard input automatically.
Scan a barcode
Focus the Safer Inventory search or order input and scan. The product appears instantly.
Confirm the action
Adjust quantity, assign to a location, and confirm. Inventory levels update in real time.
Use camera on mobile
On a phone or tablet, tap the barcode icon to activate camera scanning mode for hands-free warehouse workflows.
Who uses this
Built for businesses like yours.
- Warehouse pickers scanning items to confirm sales order fulfilment
- Receiving staff scanning incoming purchase order deliveries
- Retail floor staff looking up product details and stock levels by barcode
- Field technicians scanning parts as they sign them out to a job site
- Store managers doing quick stock counts by scanning shelf items
- E-commerce operations scanning SKUs at the packing bench
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
Do I need to buy a specific scanner brand?
No. Any USB HID or Bluetooth HID barcode scanner works. Popular options include Zebra, Honeywell, Socket Mobile, and Symcode — all tested and compatible.
Does camera scanning work without installing an app?
Yes. Camera scanning runs entirely in the mobile browser using the device camera API. No app download required.
What barcode types does Safer Inventory support?
Code 128, Code 39, QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14, and Data Matrix are all supported.
Start scanning in minutes
Free plan available. Works with any barcode scanner you already own.