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      How do I set up and pair my Zebra DS-3678 HD scanner to an Android Device?

      In this article, learn how to pair and configure your Zebra DS-3678 HD Bluetooth scanner for Android

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      Applicable Operating Systems:   

      ANDROID 10 |  ANDROID 11

       

      Setting Up Your Zebra DS-3678 HD Scanner

      1. Open the DS3678 Product Reference Guide document
      2. Turn on your scanner (Pull Trigger)
      3. Scan the barcode labeled SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) on page 64
      4. Turn on your mobile device and open the Settings app
      5. Tap Connections -> Bluetooth
      6. Turn on Bluetooth
      7. Tap Scan
      8. Tap the DS3678 scanner listed under Available Devices
        1. Your scanner should now be paired with the mobile device.
      9. Open the Idencia app, login and allow the initial sync to complete
      10. Tap the hamburger menu in the upper right corner of the Start screen

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      11. Tap Settings
      12. Tap Default Scanner.
      13. Select Zebra

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      14. Tap OK
      15. Tap Zebra Scanner Connection Help 

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      16. Scan the barcode (the scanner will beep)

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      17. Return to the Home Page
      18. Tap Scan Tag
      19. Tap Connect in lower right corner of the screen.
      20. Tap the DS3678 Scanner from the pop up window.
        1. If the scanner does not connect, or you receive an error, follow the Troubleshooting Tip below.

      TROUBLESHOOTING TIP

      If you receive an “Unable to communicate with the scanner“ or similar message when attempting to connect the scanner to the Idencia app (step 20 above), swipe down from the top of the device screen, turn Bluetooth off and immediately back on.  Then, repeat steps 19 & 20. 

      Miscellaneous Scanner Settings

      • Section 5-22 (Page 126) – CONTINUOUS BARCODE READ - Enabling this setting will allow you to hold the trigger down and scan multiple tags (Useful when Multi-scanning). Disabling this setting forces you to pull the trigger to scan each tag.
      • Section 5-6 (Page 110) – BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE – Beeps after a tag is scanned
      • Section 5-8 (Page 112) – BEEPER VOLUME – Adjusts beeper volume
      • Section 2-8 (Page 46) – AIMING DOT – Recommend using Auto Aim.
        • Auto Aim will project the Aiming Dot when the device is lifted/moved
      • Section 5-13 (Page 117) - LOW POWER MODE:  Recommend disabling Low Power Mode.  If scanner is used throughout the day, but not often enough to keep it from going to sleep, the user will need to remember to wake the scanner up before scanning in the app.  If the scanner is not awake when a scan is attempted, the app will auto-close and the user will need to log back in and reconnect the scanner.  Disabling low power mode will prevent this.

      Please read through Chapter 5 of the DS3678 Product Reference Guide as there are other settings that may be of interest.

      Additional scanner guides and resources can be found here: Where can I find more information about my external scanner?