
Connect your
s
canner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connection Profiles
Bluetooth Mode
Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Profile
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard
Application Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port Profile
For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
•
More efficient and reliable data communications for
barcodes containing lots of data
• If you have an application that supports Socket
Mobile Scanners this is the mode recommended
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP)
Apple Specific
Serial Profile
For iOS Devices
• Must use with an App developed to work with
iOS devices
• Software installation is required
• If you have an iOS application that supports Socket
Mobile Scanners this is the mode you want to use
*By default, the
s
canner is set to Basic Mode (HID)
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES