Setting up RFID scanner

Written by Margot Sylvain

Last published at: August 21st, 2023

⚠️ Important

Hardware setup is a mandatory step before trying to connect the scanner to your Samples application. 

Launchmetrics is not responsible for the device configuration and setup, please refer to your hardware provider and partner.

Launchmetrics support the Zebra RFD8500 w/ 2D Imager RFID scanner

 

 

Using the Zebra RFD8500 w/ 2D Imager RFID scanner with your Samples application requires 3 steps:

  1. Install your scanner device
  2. Pair your scanner device with your mobile phone
  3. Connect the scanner to your iOS Samples application

 

Install your scanner device

If it's the first time using your Zebra RFD8500 w/ 2D Imager scanner device, you need to set it up according to Zebra user guide.

Please follow closely the guide to

  • Setup the device
  • Install Zebra RFID application
  • Configure scanner settings
  • Configure RFID region

You can find the User Guide documentation here.

 

 

Pair your scanner with your mobile phone

  1. Go to your iOS device’s Settings page > Bluetooth.
  2. Make sure the Bluetooth toggle is turned ON
  3. The scanner serial number will appear under Other Devices
  4. Tap to pair. If you're having any issues pairing a Bluetooth device on your Apple phone, visit this page.

 

 

Connect to Samples iOS application

Once installed and configured you can go to your Samples iOS application.

Select More and tap RFID Scan Gun in the Hardware section.