Barcode inventory system

Meet your customers anywhere with Lightspeed Scanner

Lightspeed Scanner lets you take payments*, count products, track inventory and fulfill orders easily, right from your device.

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Speed up sales with Tap to Pay on iPhone.

The only wireless POS scanner you need. Cut down long lineups and wait times at the register and check out customers from anywhere in your store with Tap to Pay.

  • Scale up register capacity at peak selling times and prevent abandoned carts
  • Offer shoppers a personalized, white-glove buying experience
  • Meet customers where they are to sell more and reduce friction

Sell at trade shows, pop-up stores and other events.

Build your brand and boost your sales with a quick and easy way to set up and sell at events and popups.

  • Meet customer needs faster by looking up product details and availability in a few clicks
  • Save time processing transactions with flexible selling tools
  • Increase staff productivity and efficiency, so they can help more customers

Reduce inventory discrepancies and shrink.

Capture more sales and improve inventory accuracy. Always know how many products you have across multiple stores and warehouses in real time.

  • Use the stock lookup feature to get an instant view of item quantities
  • Integrate with Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) to have a single source of truth
  • Set user permissions so only authorized staff can update stock levels

Pick, pack and fulfill orders easily.

Manage online orders? Take the Scanner app into your warehouse or stockroom so you can fulfill orders for shipping and in-store pickup.

  • Scan items as you pick and pack online orders to reduce errors
  • Streamline storeroom or warehouse operations with mobile-friendly features
  • Speed up order fulfillment with integrated workflows

Stay on top of stock counts.

Ensure the inventory quantities you have on record match the products on the sales floor and stockroom.

  • Conduct full and partial inventory counts from anywhere in the store
  • Enable multiple team members to count items simultaneously
  • Count items by scanning barcodes directly into the app

Order and receive inventory with a tap.

Say goodbye to clunky devices and spreadsheets. Scanner's intuitive features enable you to order and receive stock with ease.

  • Scan products to create lists and send them as a PO
  • Restock and place orders from the shop floor with just a few taps
  • Speed up your receiving process by scanning products directly into the app

Transfer stock between your locations

Record and process stock movements between outlets and warehouses in Scanner.

  • Create, pick and send stock transfers using your mobile device
  • Receive stock transfers to minimize delays
  • Request stock replenishment directly in the app

"The stocktake process for us used to involve a lot of spreadsheets, and this wasn't ideal because it leads to mistakes. Now with Lightspeed, people can use devices to scan easily and update the stock record."

Paul Stephens, Head of Data & Technology, Neal's Yard Remedies

Extend the power of Lightspeed Retail with Scanner

Turn your Android or iOS device into a powerful barcode inventory system for your store.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Lightspeed Scanner cost?

Scanner can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Scanner features are available on certain plans for Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) customers.

Where is Tap to Pay on iPhone on the Lightspeed Scanner app available?

Tap to Pay on iPhone on the Lightspeed Scanner app for Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) is available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the US.

How much do Tap to Pay transactions cost?

All transactions are subject to applicable credit card processing rates from Lightspeed Payments.

What are the device requirements?

Tap to Pay is only available on iPhone running iOS 17.4 or later. A device security PIN is required. A network connection is required to process payments (WiFi or mobile network).

What kind of payments can I accept?

Tap to Pay is available to stores using Lightspeed Payments. You can accept all contactless debit and credit cards, Apply Pay, Google Wallet, and other NFC-based digital wallets on smartphones or smart watches.

Payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone are processed through Lightspeed Payments, which supports Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and all debit cards.

Does Tap to Pay on iPhone work on iPad?

No, you can only use an iPhone to accept payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone.

Are Tap to Pay payments secure?

Yes, Tap to Pay on iPhone on the Lightspeed Scanner app is PCI compliant, and includes end-to-end encryption. Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep your data private and secure. Apple does not store card numbers on the device or on Apple servers when a payment is processed.

Can I use the Lightspeed Scanner app, even if I do not use Lightspeed Payments?

Tap to Pay functionality is only available to stores using Lightspeed Payments. However, you can create a cart of products, and park the sale to be completed on an in-store register. You can also use Lightspeed Scanner to track inventory, fulfill orders and count products.

Does it integrate with my POS system?

Scanner integrates with Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) to sync your counts, stock levels, purchase orders, stock transfers, and fulfilment orders, removing the need for CSV imports and manual uploads.

What if I don't have Lightspeed?

If you would like to see the app in action, take a free trial of Lightspeed (X-Series) now.

What devices does Scanner work on?

Scanner is available for all of the latest iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices (phones and tablets). See app store listings to check if your device is supported. Scanner also pairs with Socket Mobile Bluetooth scanners, and can be downloaded onto Zebra Mobile Computers, so merchants can harness the speed of the purpose-built barcode scanner, with the powerful X-Series integration features of Lightspeed Scanner.

How do I connect Lightspeed with Scanner?

Simply sign into Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) in your Scanner app, and you’re all ready to go. If you get stuck, check out our help centre guides.

What if someone submits an incorrect count?

Every completed inventory count in Scanner will get submitted to Lightspeed Web Register for approval by the account admin, before any stock levels are synced.

Who do I contact if I have a problem?

If you have any problems that you can’t find the answer to on our help centre, please reach out to Lightspeed support. Learn how to contact Lightspeed Retail support.

How do I use Scanner to check product information?

The Scanner app can be used to quickly retrieve information about products. Just sign into your Lightspeed store on the app. From the Products screen, select Camera scanner to scan the product barcode, or search for the product in the search bar. Tap the product name to view the product inventory at each outlet, prices, description, tags, and supplier name.

Where can I learn more about how to use key Scanner features?

To learn more about how to use Scanner and its key features including how to generate a purchase order or transfer stock to another outlet, we recommend visiting Lightspeed’s Help Centre. We’ll also continue to update you on new features via the Lightspeed platform.

What is a barcode system for inventory?

A barcode system for inventory is a method that enables you to count, scan and track inventory using a handheld device. While a SKU (stock keeping unit) is a unique alphanumeric code internally assigned to each product, a barcode is an image comprised of a series of parallel black and white bars that are identified when scanned.

The advantages of using barcodes in inventory management include the ability to view real-time data, faster cycle counts, improved accuracy due to fewer errors produced by manual entry and more accurate inventory turnover estimations. To count inventory with a barcode scanner, you simply need to use your device and scan the code, which will then be recorded in your POS system.

Which barcode software is best?

The best barcode software is one that allows your staff to count inventory accurately and efficiently, can be used from anywhere in your store and provides related data in real time.

How do I set up an inventory barcode system?

It depends on the system you use. Typically, you should start with an inventory management software to organize your SKUs. After deciding the type of barcode you want to use (1D, 2D or even 3D) you can use a tool like Lightspeed's barcode generator to create unlimited unique barcodes.

Alternatively, you can even use QR codes for inventory management. But generally, 2D barcodes are capable of storing the most information. To track inventory, simply use a scanner to read the barcode.