Zebra Symbol LI4278 Wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner with Cradle and USB Cables,Black

Ok, So sometimes you get what you pay for. In the past, I have used several wired barcode scanners and when the last cord got ripped out I decided to go wireless. I did a quick look and found a $49 unit that has good + ratings. When it came it only did so so on the reading. I have an appliance and flooring store and I use it to receive inventory from over 10 vendors. Some are clear and easy to read and some are under plastic or kind of crinkled up. I looked at this unit and thought 5 times the cost. But I thought let's try it, if it didn't do any better I would just send it back too. This is hands down the BEST barcode reader I have ever used. I pulled it out of the box and from up to 5 feet away I was shooting model and serial numbers. I have not yet had it NOT read a bar. Highly recommend even at the price!

Great product works perfectly. Make sure your barcodes are of good quality though. My manufacturers are doing bad print jobs so the barcodes won’t scan but this got more than the previous one I had.

Only worked a day wouldn't recommend.

This barcode scanner thrilled our evidence techs. The range is phenomenal. Techs were so impressed we ended up purchasing 2 more for the other departments. Well worth the money to keep techs happy.

At first look, I though this was a wireless-to-cradle only device, as I couldn't find much about whether or not it was compatible with pads and phones... This assumption was wrong. It WILL work in multiple modes to more than just the cradle.So How? Well, I'm still fighting both of mine on this. There is a document made for pairing the DS6808 which works with the li4278, but I would recommend the DS6808 as a 2D Barcode Scanner, as the LI4278 is a 1D or basic barcode scanner. 2D barcodes include QR, Matrix, PDF417, Aztec and others.The battery life, including stand by is pretty good.. standby for a few days, even after using it decently in a day.. for inventory, not sales operation.. Dock fairly easy to work with.It can be powered down by scanning the power down barcode, but it can only be turned back on when connected to a cradle connected to a PC that is on. frustrating.Handles outdoor operations pretty well, might have to dodge the sun with your hand.Pairing is a problem, but when configured right, will ask for a pin number. There are 2 sections of 0-9 in the manual.. only 1 will work for the pin number.. section E I believe.. and the pin may change over time, also frustrating.as soon as I figure out the proper pattern, and how to lock the pin number, I will provide the info here. my pairing success now is about 1 out of 20 attempts.. once it's paired, it's great. Successfully paired to an iPad, Android tablet, and an Google Pixel XL. Basically should work on any bluetooth compatible device.Update: Verified paring to IPADScan the following barcodes from the manual in order:(PDF Page, Section/Page, Item)108, 5-4, Set Factory Defaults(wait 5 seconds to load)73, 4-5, Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave)100, 4-32, Set and Store PIN code308, E-6, Key 1308, E-6, Key 2308, E-6, Key 3308, E-6, Key 4309, E-7, End of MessageIf you would like the barcode to be followed by Enter124, 5-20, <DATA><SUFFIX 1> (01h)I hope to have a website to help configure barcode scanners in the near future. This was quite painful to find, but I verified pairing with my IPAD after following this. Once it's working like you want, use:108, 5-4, Write to Custom DefaultsThen Refresh settings with108, 5-4, Restore Defaults.Good Luck!

Item does not say Motorola anywhere, but it doesn't affect the performance. I really like how you can program it to insert an "enter key" after you scan an item. I'm using this with Cash Register Express. I didn't have to load any software, computer loaded all the drivers automatically.Accidentally dropped it while mounting to the wall, no problems, kept on working.

just as described

This scanner was ordered in May 2023 and it is no longer working properly in July 2023, which the Amazon return/replace window has now closed. Zebra was contacted and they indicated that based on the serial number the device is expired and was likely sitting in stock for a long time prior to purchase. Waste of $300 now since neither Amazon nor the manufacturer will replace it.