Scanner for Android

At a glance

Scanner is a lightweight inventory and productivity app from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. It uses your device’s camera to read barcodes so you can view product details — such as title, quantity on hand, and price — in seconds. The app is designed to speed up inventory checks and simplify routine retail tasks.

What it can do for you

• Add new barcodes manually and update product entries that aren’t yet in your catalog.
• Edit product information directly from the app, including names, barcode values, and stock counts.
• Scan an item's barcode with the camera to instantly pull up its product record.
• Track which orders need packing and monitor incoming shipments to refresh available stock.
• Notify you after a successful scan via a brief vibration or audible beep for fast feedback.

How scanning operates

Point your phone or tablet camera at a barcode and the app will recognize it automatically, opening the matching product page without extra navigation. The interface is modern and streamlined, making it simple for staff to move between screens and locate the data they need quickly.

Managing orders and replenishment

Beyond basic stock checks, Scanner helps with fulfillment: employees can see which SKUs require packing and view inbound stock updates to plan restocks. This makes it useful for busy retail environments where multiple transactions and deliveries happen concurrently.

Limitations and requirements

Scanner is an add-on for Lightspeed Retail X-Series, a cloud-based point-of-sale and inventory platform. You must have an active Lightspeed Retail X-Series account to use the app — it does not sync with unrelated POS systems or standalone databases.

Who benefits most

Small shops to larger retailers will find Scanner useful when they need an easy, fast way to verify inventory levels while processing sales. Its intuitive UI reduces training time for staff and helps teams retrieve accurate product information on the fly. Just ensure your business uses the compatible Lightspeed POS to take full advantage of the app.