thread Re: usb barcode scanner without stand in Hardware Setup & Troubleshooting

usb barcode scanner without stand

Tracy10 — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:14:50 GMT

Is there a way to use a usb barcode scanner with the square pos app on an ipad without the square stand? I've got the SYMBOL LS2208 scanner (square compatible), a lightning to USB Camera adapter with power outlet as well. The scanner is powered, but it's not registering on the ipad.

Re: usb barcode scanner without stand

ashc — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:13:53 GMT

Heya @Tracy10,

For the USB scanner, you'd need it to be connected to the Stand/hub for it to work. It won't work with the iPad without being connected to that.

If it was a Bluetooth scanner, you'd be able to connect it via Bluetooth but the USB scanner has to be plugged into the Stand/hub.