Installing the Pickscan Android app

The Pickscan Android app is the handheld scanner operators use in the warehouse. It's a free download from the Google Play Store and works with every Pickscan platform integration — BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Linnworks.

Device requirements

• Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later. Most commercial handheld scanners released in the last 8 years meet this.
• Camera — used for barcode scanning if you don't have a dedicated hardware scanner. Most modern Android devices have an adequate rear camera for barcodes.
• Internet connection — Wi-Fi or mobile data. Pickscan is an online app; it won't work offline.

A purpose-built Android barcode scanner (for example from Zebra, Honeywell, or a cheaper no-name model) is recommended for warehouse use — the hardware trigger is much faster than pointing the camera, and the ruggedised body survives day-to-day warehouse knocks. Pickscan works with any keyboard-wedge or intent-based hardware scanner.

Install steps

1. On the Android device, open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for Pickscan.
3. Tap Install.
4. When the install completes, tap Open to launch the app.

First launch

The first time you open Pickscan on an unconnected device, it shows the device-code entry screen. This is where you pair the device with your store — see Connecting your device with a device code.

Permissions

Pickscan requests the following permissions on Android:

• Camera — for barcode scanning from the device camera. Grant this when prompted.
• Location — used for audit logging of where scans happen. Grant this if you want location stamped on activity records; Pickscan still works without it.
• Network access — granted automatically.

Keeping the app up to date

Pickscan releases regular updates with new features and bug fixes. Leave auto-update on in the Play Store so every device in your warehouse stays on a current version.