Pair a Bluetooth barcode scanner

Klovio works great with the phone camera alone — but for high-volume receiving or picking, a dedicated Bluetooth scanner is faster and easier on the hands.

What works

Klovio supports any Bluetooth HID (“keyboard wedge”) scanner — the most common type. Ring scanners, pistol-grip scanners and rugged sled scanners all work, as do USB scanners on devices with a USB port.

Pair the scanner

1. Put the scanner into Bluetooth pairing mode — check its manual; usually a barcode in the manual or a button hold.
2. On your phone, open Settings → Bluetooth and select the scanner from the device list.
3. Open the Klovio app. Any screen with a scan field now accepts input straight from the scanner.

That’s it — there is no separate setup inside Klovio. If the phone sees the scanner, Klovio does too.

Camera vs. hardware scanner

	Camera	Bluetooth scanner
Cost	Free	Hardware purchase
Speed	Good	Fastest
One-handed	Harder	Easy
Best for	Light/occasional use	All-day receiving & picking

You can switch between them at any time — even mid-task.

Troubleshooting

• Scans go to the wrong field: tap the scan field in Klovio first so it has focus.
• Scanner won’t connect: remove it from your phone’s Bluetooth list and pair again.
• Double scans: lower the scanner’s “same-code delay” setting (see its manual).

Tip: keep one spare charged scanner per shift. A dead scanner shouldn’t stop a picker — they can fall back to the camera instantly.