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# Mobile: Barcodes

You can use a mobile device to scan barcodes to connect physical assets to their digital records: 

* Find assets in the system
* Verify asset details during audits
* Reprint damaged barcodes
* Confirm that barcodes have been set up correctly 

The mobile app reads the barcode and retrieves the matching asset, eliminating the need for manual searches or data entry.

{% hint style="info" %}
To scan barcodes:

* A barcode field must be configured in the system.
* Barcodes must be printed using the barcode generator.
* Barcode labels must be attached to the physical assets.
* You must grant the Asset Panda Pro app permission to use the device's camera.
  {% endhint %}

## Scan a barcode <a href="#scanning-barcodes" id="scanning-barcodes"></a>

1. Open the **Asset Panda Pro** mobile app.
2. Expand the **Collections** list and then select the collection to view.
3. Tap <img src="/files/xcZzjE1pk66UMq7MHCuI" alt="" data-size="line">. The device camera is activated.
4. Point the camera at the barcode attached to the asset. The app scans the barcode and matches it with the corresponding barcode field. The matching asset record opens in the app for review or further action.
5. To view the details of the asset, tap **Review** and then tap the record's card in the view.

{% hint style="info" %}

* If the barcode is not legible, you can click <img src="/files/lO96uON6EZdhgjhK9sXV" alt="" data-size="line"> to enter the barcode numbers manually.
* If a record is not found, you can tap **Add new** to add the new record to the collection.
  {% endhint %}


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