Get the best results from camera scanning

The Klovio app scans barcodes with your phone’s camera — no extra hardware needed. A few habits make it fast and reliable.

Scan well

• Light it up. Barcodes need light. In a dim aisle, turn on the app’s torch.
• Hold steady for a beat — let the camera focus.
• Fill the frame — get close enough that the barcode is clear, not tiny.
• Keep it flat — a barcode on a curved or crumpled surface is harder to read; smooth it.

If a barcode won’t scan

• It may be damaged or poorly printed — type the number, or apply a fresh label. See Label stock as you receive it.
• The code may not be registered to any product — check it in the catalog.
• For a fuller checklist, see Scanner won’t scan a barcode.

Camera vs. hardware scanner

The camera is great for light and occasional scanning. For all-day receiving or picking, a Bluetooth scanner is faster and easier on the hands. You can switch between them any time.

Tip: clean the camera lens. A smudged lens is the single most common cause of “slow” camera scanning — a quick wipe often fixes it.