Reference Guide

Table Of Contents
Radio Communications
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Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
Select this host type when connecting to a Zebra mobile device or PC/tablet/phone running a Zebra
scanner SDK app.
SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) - Enables communication with Zebra mobile computers. It
enables the scanner(s) to establish a connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The
scanner is NOT in discoverable (Master Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) barcode.
2. Scan a pairing barcode with the host device's MAC address.
SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for Android generated
apps. It enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio.
The scanner is in discoverable (Slave Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) barcode.
2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from your discovered device
list.
SSI BT LE - Enables communication with apps generated using the Zebra's Scanner SDKs for iOS
and Android. It enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over a Bluetooth Low
Energy radio. The scanner is in discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master Mode.
Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.
Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for Android from the Google Play
Store.
SSI BT with MFi (iOS Support) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for iOS generated
apps. This enables an Apple device and scanner to communicate over Bluetooth Classic radio. The
scanner is discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master Mode.
Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.
note Additional steps may be necessary depending on host's Bluetooth stack.
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