Bluetooth Barcode Scanner in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Scoutly is the only scouting app that supports a Bluetooth barcode scanner in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode. This allows you to scan the barcode in the app %(marker-green)much faster than you would pair the scanner in HID mode, which most other scouting apps use.

Bluetooth scanners that support BLE mode include Opticon-2006, most Eyoyo scanner models, and the Netum scanner. Some other scanners can also support BLE mode, but we have not tested it yet. Based on our recent test, Nadamoo and the Socket scanners do not support BLE mode.

We tested the scanners below with Scoutly in BLE mode for Android and iPhone. The Amazon purchase link is included. Please click the link to purchase so we can get a small commission to help with the development. Please print the command barcode and scan it on paper. Laser scanners (Opticon 2006) and some image scanners cannot scan from the screen.

1. How to Pair in BLE
2. Opticon or Scanfob 2006
3. Eyoyo 1D Scanner EY-009L
4. Eyoyo 1D Ring Scanner EY-016L
5. Eyoyo 1D Ring Scanner EY-R30
6. Eyoyo 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner EY-032
7. Eyoyo Mini 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner EY-022P
8. Netum 1D Scanner E740
9. Troubleshoot
10. BLE Icon

1. Pair in BLE Instruction

*If your phone is in Airplane or Low Power Mode, please disable them. Please enable Bluetooth.

1. Install Scoutly version 16.0.1 or newer. You should see the BLE icon (1) when you run the app. Please turn on the scanner, then scan the BLE command barcode in your user manual to set it to BLE mode. Tap the BLE icon.
2. Unplug the charger from your scanner.
3. Allow permissions if this is your first time using Scoutly. If you miss this step, you can enable permissions in the Scoutly app by following this link.
4. Scouty will search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
5. Find your scanner name and tap on it.
6. After the Scoutly app establishes a connection with your scanner in BLE mode, the BLE icon (4) will turn blue to indicate that your scanner is now connected to the Scoutly app, and you can scan the barcode. Next time, before you start the Scoutly app, turn on your scanner first. The Scoutly app will then automatically connect to your scanner.
7. If you pair the scanner in BLE pairing mode, but the Scoutly app cannot locate it. From your App Store, search for the BLE Scanner app to verify.

8. If you want to disconnect this scanner and pair it with another scanner, tap the BLE (5) icon and tap Yes (6) in the pop-up dialog box. If the app has difficulty disconnecting your scanner, just shut down the app.

2. Opticon or Scanfob 2006 1D Scanner

We recommend the Opticon or Scanfob 2006 1D laser-based scanner. For the Scanfob 2006 brand, please check the Serial IO brand on the back.

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If you previously paired the Opticon 2006 scanner with your phone via HID, go to your phone’s Settings app -> Bluetooth and select “Forget this device” to remove it. Please turn off the scanner, then turn it back on and scan the BLE barcode below. You will hear three quick beeps when the scanner is set to BLE mode. Full document

3. Eyoyo 1D Scanner (EY-009L)

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Print the image and scan this BLE command barcode to set the Eyoyo 1D Scanner (EY-009L) in BLE mode. Full document

4. Eyoyo 1D Scanner (EY-016L)

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Print the image and scan this BLE command barcode to set the Eyoyo 1D Scanner (EY-016L) in BLE mode. Full document

5. Eyoyo 1D Ring Scanner (EY-R30)

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Print the image and scan this BLE command barcode to set the Eyoyo 1D Scanner (EY-R30) in BLE mode. Full document

6. Eyoyo 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner (EY-032)

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Print the image and scan this BLE command barcode to set the Eyoyo 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner (EY-032) in BLE mode. Full document

7. Eyoyo Mini 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner (EY-022P)

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Print the image and scan this BLE command barcode to set the Eyoyo Mini 2D Clip-on Phone Scanner (EY-022P) in BLE mode. Full document

8. Netum 1D Scanner (E740)

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Print the image and scan the Bluetooth Transmit barcode (1). Turn on the scanner and scan the AT+ Mode = 3 command barcode (2). Full document.

Troubleshoot

1. From the phone, go to Settings -> Bluetooth Connection. If your scanner is currently connected, disconnect it and choose “Forget this scanner.”
2. Refer to your scanner’s manual to locate the factory reset barcode, and then scan it to reset the scanner to its factory default mode.
3. Scan the BLE command barcode from the manual to put the scanner into BLE mode.
4. Open Scoutly and tap the BLE icon again to complete the pairing.
5. If the barcode does not scan into our app, close the Scoutly app and try again.

BLE Icon

1. If there is no BLE icon on the screen, scan a barcode to perform a search.
2. Tap the Link icon.
3. Select BLE on the bottom.
4. Tap Cancel, and you will now see the BLE icon on the app screen.