Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci 1D barcode scanner

You need the retail package to use this hardware

If you're using Shopify POS for iPad and you have the retail package, then you can use the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner to scan both digital and printed 1D barcodes.

The Socket CHS 7Ci is a lightweight, portable barcode scanner that connects wirelessly to Shopify POS.

Who is the 1D barcode scanner for?

You should use the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci 1D barcode scanner if you want to add products to the Shopify POS cart quickly without browsing your catalog to find them.

The scanner connects wirelessly to Shopify POS with Bluetooth, so you can use the scanner at markets, fairs, popup locations, or a physical store. It's charged by the included charging cable or charging cradle, both of which need to be plugged in to a power socket. When fully charged, the scanner's battery will last for up to 14 hours (about 15,000 scans).

Compatible devices and models

This table shows which Socket Mobile 1D scanners are compatible with Shopify POS:

Compatible POS devices Compatible CHS 7Ci SKUs Do I need the retail package?
iPad
  • CX2870‑1409
  • CX2895‑1508
  • CX2885‑1484
  • CX2883‑1480
  • CX2887‑1486
 Yes

Where to buy the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner

You can buy the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner from the following suppliers:

Region Reseller
Canada Shopify Hardware Store
The United States Shopify Hardware Store
The United Kingdom Shopify Hardware Store
Europe SocketStore.eu

Pair and connect your barcode scanner with your iPad

This short video shows you how to set up and use your Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner with an iPad:

To pair and connect your barcode scanner:

  1. Go to your iPad settings (not the app settings) and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

  2. In the Shopify POS app, tap Store, and then tap Hardware.

  3. Turn on the barcode scanner by holding down the power button until the scanner beeps.

  4. On the iPad, tap Connect barcode scanner:

    Add a bluetooth barcode scanner button

  5. When the Pair and connect scanner dialog appears, tap 1D scanner, and then scan the barcode:

    Pair and connect scanner dialog

    The scanner will beep three times, indicating that the scanner is in iOS mode and ready to pair with your iPad.

  6. Tap Open device list.

  7. To pair and connect the barcode scanner, tap it when it appears in the Select An Accessory dialog (you might have to wait a few moments)

When the connection is successful, you'll see a message on your Hardware settings screen, and the Bluetooth barcode scanner will show as connected:

Hardware screen with connected barcode scanner

If the setup is not successful, then unpair the scanner and try again.

As long as the scanner remains paired with the iPad, the scanner will connect automatically whenever it's in range.

Pair with another iPad or a different Bluetooth device

To pair your scanner with a different device:

  1. Unpair the barcode scanner.
  2. Pair your scanner with another iPad, or read the manufacturer's instructions to pair with a different Bluetooth device.

Unpair your barcode scanner

By default, your barcode scanner will try to connect to the last device that it was paired with. If you want to use your barcode scanner with a different Bluetooth device, then you need to unpair the scanner and iPad first.

To unpair your barcode scanner and iPad:

  1. Turn on your barcode scanner.

  2. Press and hold the scan button. At the same time, press and hold the power button. When you hear three beeps, release both buttons. Your barcode scanner will power off.

  3. In Shopify POS, tap Store, and then tap Hardware.

  4. The barcode scanner will appear as disconnected. Swipe it left, and then tap Delete.

  5. Go to your iPad's settings (not the app settings).

  6. Tap Bluetooth.

  7. Under MY DEVICES, tap the ⓘ button beside the Socket barcode scanner:

  8. Tap Forget This Device.

  9. Tap OK.

Troubleshoot the 1D barcode scanner

If you're having trouble scanning barcodes with Shopify POS and the CHS 7Ci barcode scanner, then try these troubleshooting steps to fix the problem.

Check your scanner setup

  1. Are you using the correct barcode scanner? The only 1D barcode scanner that Shopify POS supports is the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci.

  2. Are you using the barcode scanner with an iPad? The barcode scanner doesn't work with Shopify POS for iPhone or Android.

  3. Does the store that you're logged in with have the retail package? Your store needs the retail package for you to use additional hardware with Shopify POS.

  4. Is the scanner charged and in range of the iPad? Check that the scanner is fully charged and within range (100 meters or less).

  5. What type of barcode are you scanning? This scanner works only with 1D barcodes. Make sure that you're using a supported barcode type.

Check that your scanner and iPad are paired correctly

  1. Is the barcode scanner showing as Connected on the Shopify POS Hardware settings screen when the scanner is on and in range? If not, then go to your iPad's Bluetooth settings and forget the barcode scanner, and pair it with your iPad again.

  2. Is the scanner showing in your iPad's Bluetooth settings? Make sure that the iPad's Bluetooth is enabled and the scanner shows as Connected.

  3. When you paired the scanner and iPad, did you scan the correct barcode in Shopify POS? The 1D barcode sets the barcode scanner to iOS mode to work with your iPad. If you didn't hear the three beeps when you scanned the barcode, or if you accidentally scanned the 2D barcode, then the scanner won't be in iOS mode. Unpair it and the iPad, and then pair them again, making sure that you scan the 1D barcode in Shopify POS and hear the three beeps before you move on to the next step.

  4. Was the scanner paired with another iPad? The scanner can be paired with only one iPad at a time. Unpair the scanner and the other iPad, and then pair the scanner with the new iPad.

  5. Do you have a poor Bluetooth connection? Read Apple's advice on reducing Bluetooth interference.

Check your products' barcodes

  1. Does the scanner recognize any barcodes? Try scanning the barcode of a nearby item that isn't one of your store's products. If your scanner is paired correctly, then you should see an Unrecognized barcode error in Shopify POS. If you see this error, then carry on to the next steps. If you don't see an error, then unpair the scanner and iPad, and pair them again.

  2. Is the product visible on Shopify POS? If the product's hidden on Shopify POS, then scanning its barcode won't work because the app didn't load the product. If you see an Unrecognized barcode error, then check the product's availability settings in your Shopify admin.

  3. Does the barcode number on the label match the product's barcode number in your Shopify admin? If there are extra zeros at the beginning or end of the number, then delete them and try again.

Trying to scan in inventory with the barcode scanner?

This is currently not possible with Shopify POS. The barcode scanner is for quickly adding products to the cart before checkout.

Supported barcode types

The Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner supports the following 1D barcode types:

  • Bookland EAN
  • Chinese 2 of 5
  • Codabar (including ISBT 128 bit concatenation)
  • Code 11, Code 128
  • Code 39
  • Trioptic Code 39
  • Code 39 Full ASCII
  • Code 93
  • Discrete 2 of 5
  • GS1 DataBar (RSS)
  • GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128)
  • ISBN
  • ISBT 128
  • Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF-14)
  • MSI
  • Standard 2 of 5
  • Telepen
  • UPC/EAN (UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13, EAN-8, UCC/EAN-128)
  • VIN

Factory reset

If the troubleshooting steps above don't work and you still have trouble with the Socket Mobile CHS 7Ci barcode scanner, then you can try resetting the scanner to its factory settings.

To return the scanner to its factory settings:

  1. Make sure that the scanner and iPad are unpaired.
  2. Power the barcode scanner back on.
  3. Scan the factory reset barcode from the manufacturer's user manual.
  4. Pair the scanner and iPad again.

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