Setting Up Bluetooth RFID Scanning

Setting Up Bluetooth RFID Scanning

Overview:

Stockyard Mobile lets you connect Bluetooth RFID Tag Readers to scan tags directly into Lots during your pre-sale process. This enables faster, more accurate data entry.
Important Note: iOS Compatibility
Stockyard Mobile for iOS does not support Bluetooth RFID Tag Readers.
While iPhones/iPads can connect to Bluetooth devices, Apple places strict restrictions on non-standard Bluetooth peripherals (like RFID readers). These devices often require MFi (Made for iPhone) certification to function, which limits compatibility.
In contrast, Android devices are far more flexible with Bluetooth connections—making them the preferred platform for using RFID Tag Readers in Stockyard Mobile.
Follow the steps below to configure your Bluetooth devices. Once set up correctly, the Scanning and In Draft Scanning buttons will be enabled on the Stockyard Mobile Main Menu, allowing you to start scanning tags into lots.

Getting Started with Bluetooth RFID Readers

Before using Stockyard Mobile, you must first pair your RFID wand or reader with your phone via Bluetooth

Step 1: Pair Your RFID Reader with Your Phone

  1. Go to your Android Settings

  2. Tap Connections

  3. Tap Bluetooth

  4. Turn Bluetooth ON (if it's off)

  5. Place your RFID wand in pairing mode (refer to the wand manual if needed)

  6. Select the wand from the list of available devices and pair it

    1. They should now appear under 'Paired Devices' once the Bluetooth device is connected and paired

Notes
Once your device is paired, you can proceed with Stockyard Mobile setup.

Step 2: Set Up in Stockyard Mobile

  1. Open the Stockyard Mobile app

  2. Tap the Menu Bar (≡)

  3. Tap on Settings (scroll down)

  4. Scroll down to the Devices section

  5. Tick “Use Bluetooth RFID Reader”

  6. Select the Option (in the red box shown above) - refer to the guide below on which option to use
    1. Use the Test RFID Reader once you have connected the Bluetooth device

Understanding the Device Options

OptionDescription
RFID ReaderFor handheld wand scanning, add your Bluetooth wand here.
                                             OR
For draft systems (e.g. Aleis NX-M), add your Draft Reader here.
In Draft Wand RFID ReaderIf your draft system has a separate wand (connected via Bluetooth), link it here.
Test RFID ReaderUse this to verify that your RFID devices are connected properly and scanning tags successfully. It's a great troubleshooting tool to ensure the Draft Reader is receiving tags correctly.
Alert
The phone/tablet will only connect to the wand/draft reader once you enter the screens that start scanning, such as Scanning / In Draft Scanning / Test RFID Reader. The bluetooth device will be disconnected on other screens.

🛑 Troubleshooting

If you see an error when clicking on Scanning / In Draft Scanning:

"This sale does not use scanning"

Please contact Outcross Systems for support. We're here to help!

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