Collection: Wireless/Bluetooth Scanners

Cordless barcode scanners from Zebra, Honeywell, and Datalogic for environments where a cable limits workflow or creates a hazard. Two wireless technologies: Bluetooth models pair directly with smartphones, tablets, iPads, and POS systems — ideal for mobile POS, trade shows, and retail floor inventory. RF cordless models use a USB dongle and proprietary radio — better when Bluetooth is restricted on the corporate network or when RF range (up to 330 feet) exceeds Bluetooth range. Choose Bluetooth for consumer devices and mobile POS. Choose RF cordless for dedicated frequency requirements or longer range. See also: Scanner Accessories. Net-30 terms available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most wireless barcode scanners — including the Zebra DS3678 and LI3678 — operate at up to 100 feet (30 meters) line-of-sight from the Bluetooth cradle using Bluetooth Classic (2.4GHz). In real-world environments with shelving, walls, and equipment, effective range is typically 50–70 feet. For environments requiring greater range — high-bay warehouses, large retail floors, or loading docks — a WiFi-based scanner connecting directly to your wireless network provides greater range and roaming capability than Bluetooth-to-cradle.

Yes — most Zebra and Honeywell wireless scanners support direct Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) and HID pairing to a PC, tablet, or mobile device without a charging cradle. In HID mode, the scanner behaves like a wireless keyboard, sending decoded barcode data as keystrokes — no drivers or middleware required. However, a charging cradle is strongly recommended even when using direct Bluetooth pairing because it provides a defined charging location and prevents battery discharge during idle periods between shifts; the cradle also acts as a USB passthrough for wired scanning as a fallback.

The Zebra DS3678 is rated for approximately 57,000 scans per charge on the standard battery, or roughly 16 hours of typical intermittent scanning in a warehouse pick environment. In high-frequency scanning environments with continuous scanning for 6–8 hours per shift, expect one battery charge per shift with the standard battery. The DS3678's cradle charges the scanner to 80% in approximately 2 hours and to 100% in 3.5 hours; for two-shift operations, we recommend a spare battery pack or a multi-slot battery charger so charging happens off-scanner during shift changeover.

Bluetooth scanners operate on the 2.4GHz ISM band using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS), which is designed to coexist with 2.4GHz WiFi networks in the same space. In practice, Bluetooth scanner-to-cradle communication rarely causes noticeable interference with WiFi in environments with reasonable network design. In dense RF environments with hundreds of WiFi access points and Bluetooth devices, it's worth surveying the RF environment before deploying a large scanner fleet — Zebra's 802.11 WiFi-capable scanners eliminate this concern entirely by connecting directly to your network.