Any USB barcode scanner works with Digital Florists — there’s nothing to set up in Connect. Scanners present themselves to your computer as a keyboard, so they “type” the barcode and press Enter for you. That means they work in any input field, on any screen, with zero configuration.Documentation Index
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How they work
A barcode scanner is just a keyboard device that reads codes very quickly. In the POS, scanning a product barcode adds the item straight to the cart. The same scanner can also read the QR codes Connect prints on delivery labels and worksheets — handy for drivers checking off the manifest as they load the van.What to buy
Any USB barcode scanner will do the job. Budget options from Amazon — brands like Inateck, Tera or Netum — for around £15-£35 are perfectly fine. There are just two things to look for when you’re shopping:- Both 1D barcodes AND 2D QR codes — many cheap scanners only read 1D barcodes. You want one that handles both, otherwise it won’t pick up the QR codes on your delivery labels.
- USB cable — not Bluetooth.
Do I need a scanner?
Barcode scanners are completely optional. Most florists don’t bother with one, especially if the majority of your sales are bespoke arrangements rather than pre-packaged items. They’re worth having if you sell pre-priced bouquets, plants with stuck-on barcodes, or you just want to speed up checkout at a busy till.Printing barcodes for your products
Digital Florists can generate and print barcode labels for your products — either one at a time through your label printer, or as A4 sheets you can cut up and stick onto stock. Once a product has a barcode, scanning it at the till adds it straight to the sale.Common questions
Do I need to set up the scanner in Connect?
Do I need to set up the scanner in Connect?
No. USB scanners are keyboard devices — plug them in and start scanning. There’s nothing to install or configure.
Will a Bluetooth scanner work?
Will a Bluetooth scanner work?
Probably not reliably. Stick with a USB scanner — they’re cheaper, more reliable, and don’t need batteries.
Does the scanner need to read QR codes too?
Does the scanner need to read QR codes too?
If you want drivers to scan delivery labels off the manifest, yes — Connect prints a QR code on every delivery label. Look for “1D and 2D” support when shopping.
What’s next?
Label printers
Print delivery labels with QR codes your scanner can read.
POS Hardware Guide
What to buy and where to order.