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title: "Using a Barcode Scanner with the Helcim App"
slug: "using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim"
updated: 2025-10-08T15:28:12Z
published: 2025-10-08T15:28:12Z
canonical: "learn.helcim.com/using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim"
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# Using a Barcode Scanner with the Helcim App

Looking to connect a barcode scanner to the Helcim app? This article provides the instructions you need to pair your Socket S720 and start scanning items quickly and easily.

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**In this article**

- [Supported barcode scanners](/v1/docs/using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim#supported-barcode-scanners)
- [Setting up your barcode scanner](/v1/docs/using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim#setting-up-your-barcode-scanner)
- [Next steps](/v1/docs/using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim#next-steps)
- [FAQs](/v1/docs/using-a-barcode-scanner-with-helcim#faqs)

## Supported barcode scanners

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The Helcim app supports the [**Socket S720**](https://www.socketmobile.com/products/s720) barcode scanner on the following devices:

- **iOS:** Supported ✅
- **Android:** Supported ✅

Please note that barcode scanners cannot be used with [the desktop version](/v1/docs/download-the-helcim-pos-app#downloading-the-app-for-your-desktop-or-laptop) of the Helcim app.

| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/sparkle.png) | Android users will need the [Socket Companion app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socketmobile.companion&hl=en_CA). |
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## Setting up your barcode scanner

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Scan the appropriate command barcode below with your Socket S720 to put it in pairing mode.

**For iOS devices:** Scan the following barcode.

![Setup barcode for iOS](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/iOs-barcode.png)

**For Android devices:** Install the [Socket Companion app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socketmobile.companion&hl=en_CA). After installation, scan the barcode below.

![Setup barcode for android devices.](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/android-barcode.png)

**Important:** The Socket Companion app must be running in the background for the scanner to function correctly with your Android device.

After scanning the barcode:

- The S720 will beep and become discoverable by your device.
- Open your device's Bluetooth settings and pair the S720.

## Next steps

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Once paired, you can immediately use the scanner within the Helcim POS section. No further configuration is required to begin scanning items.

| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/cursor.png) | If you want to change your barcode scanning settings, head to [this article.](/v1/docs/customize-your-barcode-scanner-settings) |
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### FAQs

**Do you only support Socket-branded barcode scanners?**

For the best experience with the Helcim app, we recommend using the Socket S720 barcode scanner. Other Bluetooth scanners may work, but we offer limited support for them.