Lightspeed Scanner (X) vs Barcode Scanner - Orca Scan Usage & Stats
Lightspeed Scanner is the mobile companion app for the Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
This app allows users to manage their Lightspeed product catalog, sell to customers, and handle product inventory from the convenience of a mobile phone. Lightspeed Scanner turns your device's camera into a powerful barcode reader, making it fast and easy to identify and count products from your Retail catalog.
Key features of Lightspeed Scanner:
• Add or edit products: Record Name, Description, Price, SKU Codes, Locations, and Product Images directly to your Lightspeed Retail catalog.
• Sell from anywhere: Turn your phone into a mobile register. Accept payment via Tap to Pay for iPhone (Lightspeed Payments users only), sell On Account, or Park sales to complete them on any in-store register.
• View product information: Search your product catalog and view details like price, stock levels, descriptions, and images.
• Inventory management: Perform or schedule full and partial inventory counts. Create or add to supplier purchase orders and outlet transfer orders. You can also receive stock, fulfill transfers, and record inventory adjustments. For additional accuracy, inventory and orders counted on the app must be completed on the Lightspeed Retail POS system, giving managers ultimate control of inventory movements.
Key use cases for Lightspeed Scanner:
• Mobile clienteling: Quick access to the catalog makes this a great tool for sales associates assisting customers on the shop floor. Staff can check pricing and availability without leaving the customer's side.
• Mobile selling: Enable stores to sell from anywhere, such as pop-up events or on the shop floor. Lightspeed Scanner allows you to offer dynamic, personalized shopping experiences.
• Mobile catalog management: Edit your Lightspeed product catalog from anywhere to ensure details are always up to date. Changes made in the app sync directly with ecommerce systems connected to Lightspeed Retail.
• Mobile order management: Picking and packing orders is simple on Lightspeed Scanner. With the app installed on your phone, you can pick orders without carrying additional hardware.
• Finding inventory quickly: Check inventory levels across multiple outlets. Product locations are visible and editable within the app, allowing staff to quickly navigate to where products are stored.
• Recording needs: Use the List building function to easily record products that need to be re-stocked, re-labelled, marked as damaged, or transferred to another outlet.
Hardware and Syncing:
• The app syncs directly with your POS system via WiFi or mobile network, ensuring all actions are visible instantly on the Lightspeed Retail system.
• Users of Lightspeed Retail who prefer infrared barcode readers over the built-in camera scanner can connect Socket barcode readers directly to Lightspeed Scanner.
Submit feedback or feature requests:
We’re always improving Lightspeed Scanner to help users perform their daily tasks more efficiently. Submit feedback anytime by navigating to the Account page, then selecting ‘Send us your feedback’.
Visit the Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) help centre for guided assistance on using Lightspeed Scanner.
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Tired of manual inventory errors and wasted time? Orca Scan transforms inventory tracking with a powerful barcode scanning solution. Build complete barcode systems without writing code, and reduce counting time by up to 80%. Trusted by 50,000+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
Key Features
• Scan any barcode type – QR, UPC, EAN, GS1, FMD, UDI, ISBN
• Export data directly to Excel and Google Sheets
• Works offline, syncing automatically to the cloud once reconnected
• Capture photos, signatures, GPS locations and more with customizable fields
• Log full asset history with integrated location tracking
• Add barcode scanning to your software via a single REST API
• Design and print barcode labels with an intuitive label designer
Perfect For
• Inventory management and stock control
• Asset tracking and equipment monitoring
• UDI tracking for medical devices
• Batch tracking and warehouse audits
• Fire extinguisher inspections
• Vehicle maintenance logs and VIN tracking
• Book cataloging using ISBN scanning
• Event check-in and lead capture with QR codes
Why Choose Orca Scan
• Works on any device – from smartphones to enterprise scanners
• Lightweight app for fast setup and smooth performance
• Friendly, responsive customer support (4.7+ stars)
• GS1-approved for regulatory compliance
• Goes beyond scanner apps by building complete tracking systems
• Updated regularly based on user feedback
Awards & Recognition
• Winner – "Tech for Good" at the 2024 Cambridge Independent Science & Technology Awards
• Featured in Business Weekly's 'Killer 50' list of disruptive tech companies
• Ranked #2 in "7 Best Barcode Scanner Apps" by MakeUseOf.com
What Our Users Say
• "I am amazed with the system, its capabilities and functionalities. I've adapted it to an aviation maintenance environment and it's replaced old tedious procedures" – Paulo F.
• "It's perfect for managing my book list. Scanning the ISBN adds everything – publication, date, author, and description" – Olivia B.
• "I work in a shipping department without RF guns, and this app was a huge help. Exporting to Excel was easy" – Lauren E.
• "An absolutely perfect app for what I needed. It made my job a hundred times easier" – Allen
Trusted by Businesses Worldwide
• iVascular: "We cover 170 consignment locations. It takes 1 person about 15 minutes to do a count now – they spend more time traveling than counting!"
• Enfamil: "I chose Orca Scan because of its ease of use and instant implementation"
• Masteroast: "The traceability Orca Scan gives us helps us manage inventory more effectively"
• Signature Aviation: "What a phenomenal find Orca Scan was"
Proven Results
• Reduce stock take time by up to 94% – Northumbria NHS
• Boost productivity by 400% while saving $200,000 annually – Whirlpool
• Cut inventory management time by 60% – CKC Good Food
• Recover overlooked assets worth $60,000+ – Signature Aviation
• Replace monthly inventories with quick biannual checks
With over 300,000 users across 165 countries, Orca Scan continuously evolves to meet your needs. Start transforming your inventory today – and save hours every week with just a few taps.
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Barcode Scanner - Orca ScanJanuary 16, 2026