How do I use a barcode scanner with Setyl?

A barcode scanner is the quickest way to add Setyl label Asset IDs to Assets that are already in Setyl. It's especially useful when you're labeling lots of Assets at once.

Which scanner should I use?

Setyl asset labels have a QR code, so you need a 2D barcode scanner. 1D-only scanners won't read them. We recommend a wired USB connection, because it's more reliable than Bluetooth. This 2D scanner on Amazon is proven to work with Setyl labels and supports USB, wireless and Bluetooth.

Before you start

1. Make sure the Assets are already in Setyl.
2. Stick a Setyl asset label on each one. See How do I use Setyl's asset labels?
3. Plug the scanner into your laptop or computer.

Option 1: Scan into a spreadsheet (best for many Assets)

1. Go to Assets > All Assets, filter if needed, and click the Download icon to export your Assets.
2. When the export is ready, open it from your profile icon > Personal Settings > Downloads & Uploads.
3. Click the Asset ID cell for an Asset and scan its label. The Asset ID is entered straight into the cell.
4. Repeat for each Asset.
5. Upload the file with + > Bulk Upload / Update.

Keep the URL column as it is. Setyl uses it to match each row to the right Asset, so your Assets are updated rather than duplicated. See How do I bulk upload or update records in Setyl?

Option 2: Scan straight into Setyl (best for a few Assets)

1. Go to Assets > All Assets.
2. Click the edit (pencil) icon on the Asset.
3. Click into the Asset ID field and scan the label.
4. Save the change.

No scanner?

You can also scan a label with your phone's camera and link it to the Asset. See How do I use Setyl's asset labels?