ScanBridgeUse your phone as a barcode scanner for your PC
A USB barcode scanner only works next to the computer it is plugged into. ScanBridge turns your iPhone or Android phone into a wireless barcode scanner that works from anywhere, types into any application and keeps every scan online.
What you need
- An iPhone or Android phone with a camera
- A Windows, macOS or Linux computer with internet access
- A free ScanBridge account
Set it up in five minutes
- Sign up and download the ScanBridge desktop app from the web panel.
- Install the ScanBridge app on your phone, sign in and scan the pairing QR code shown on your computer screen.
- Click into any text field on your computer and scan. The code appears at your cursor.
Different from local Wi-Fi scanner apps
Many phone-to-PC scanner apps only work when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, which often fails on guest networks, in warehouses or across offices. ScanBridge relays scans over the internet, so the phone and the computer can be on completely different networks.
- Online history: search, reports and CSV export in the web panel, from any browser.
- Multiple computers: pair several PCs and pick the target from your phone.
- Offline queue: if the connection drops, scans are sent as soon as it is back.
- All common codes: EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417.
Questions
Is a phone as good as a real barcode scanner?
For everyday work like stock counts, receiving and POS backup, yes. Modern phone cameras read 1D and 2D codes in a fraction of a second.
Does it work with iPhone and Android?
Yes. ScanBridge is on the App Store and Google Play, and the desktop app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Do I need the same Wi-Fi?
No. ScanBridge works over the internet. It also works on the same Wi-Fi.
Try it free for 3 months
Create an account, install the desktop app, scan the pairing QR code with your phone. No credit card needed.