How to set up a barcode scanner
Web
Android
Sunmi
Updated Aug 2026
Scanning speeds up checkout and cuts errors. Most USB and Bluetooth barcode scanners act as a keyboard — plug in or pair, place the cursor in the product field, and a scan enters the barcode. On a phone with no scanner, RushFlow can use the camera to scan.
Step by step
- Connect the scannerPlug in a USB scanner, or pair a Bluetooth scanner with the device. No driver is needed — it behaves as a keyboard.
- Scan into the saleIn the POS, scan a product barcode; the item is found and added to the cart.
- No scanner? Use the cameraOn a phone, use the camera-based scan to read a barcode when you do not have a dedicated scanner.
Frequently asked questions
Which barcode scanners work with RushFlow?
Most USB and Bluetooth scanners that act as a keyboard work — plug in or pair and scan into the product field. No special driver is required.
Can I scan without a scanner?
Yes. On a phone you can use the camera to scan a barcode.
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