Barcode Scanner – Route4Me App Supported Label Codes And Scanning Speeds

Route4Me’s Last Mile Route Planner App provides seamless continuity throughout the entire process of planning and optimizing multi-stop routes to navigating, and completing routes. Furthermore, Route4Me enables you to attach various types of proof of delivery, visit, or service to your destinations.

Our app features an integrated barcode scanner. In this guide, you can learn about Route4Me’s in-app label scanner, barcode settings, supported barcode types, and barcode scanning speed.

Route4Me enables you to attach various types of proof of delivery, visit, or service to your destinations, including scanning barcodes and order label codes in various formats like QR code, standard barcodes, etc.

 

 

Using Route4Me’s In-App Barcode Scanner

Whenever you need to scan barcodes, the Route4Me app will automatically open the label code scanner. For example, when starting routes on the app, you may need to first load orders on the vehicle or scan to confirm loaded orders.

In that case, simply tap “Start Loading“, and the app will open the barcode scanner. Use your device’s camera to scan the label, and the app will automatically detect and confirm the code. You can keep scanning without closing the barcode scanner.

Whenever you need to scan barcodes, the Route4Me app will automatically open the label code scanner. For example, when starting routes on the app, you may need to first load orders on the vehicle or scan to confirm loaded orders.

 

Scanning label codes to unload orders at destinations is just as easy. Simply tap “Set Status” once you’ve arrived at a destination, select the barcode scanning task, and use your device’s camera to scan order labels and barcodes.

Tap Set Status once you

 

When you’re collecting proof of visit, you can also enter barcodes manually. To see Destination barcodes, open the Destination Info screen. Then, drag up to see the full data. You can find barcodes in the “Custom Data” section.

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Mobile App Label Scanner Settings And Preferences

To adjust your routing app barcode scanner settings, go to “Settings” in the app’s navigation menu. Next, scroll to the “Barcode Scanner” section, where you can enable or disable the preferred barcode scanner features.

To adjust your routing app barcode scanner settings, go to Settings in the app

 

Supported Barcode Formats And Scanning Speeds On Route Planner App

With the Route4Me Mobile Route App, you can easily scan barcodes from box labels, e-ink labels, digital labels, and other surfaces. The barcode scanner can easily detect and capture data from most major barcode formats.

The table below lists our app’s supported label code types on Android and iPhone along with their average scanning speeds compared to third-party scanners and other routing apps. If you need more information, please contact Route4Me support.
NOTE: Scanning speed may vary based on the make, model, and camera of your device, barcode quality, or other parameters.

Code TypeRoute4Me Scanning SpeedOther App & Scanner SpeedsAndroidiPhone
QR Codeunder 1 second2–5 seconds
Data Matrixunder 1 second2–5 seconds
PDF417under 1 second2–5 seconds
Code 39under 1 second2–5 seconds
Code 93under 1 second2–5 seconds
Code 128under 1 second2–5 seconds
Codabarunder 1 second2–5 seconds
Code-2of5 (ITF)under 1 second2–5 seconds
Aztec Codeunder 1 second2–5 seconds
UPC-Aunder 1 second2–5 seconds
EAN-8under 1 second2–5 seconds
GS1 DataBarN/A2–5 seconds
Code 11N/A2–5 seconds
Code 31N/A2–5 seconds

Below, you can find samples of the most commonly used barcode types which are supported by Route4Me’s in-app barcode scanner. Specifically, QR Codes, Data Matrix, and Aztec Code and other common barcode formats.

QR Codes, Data Matrix, and Aztec Code and other common barcode formats are supported on the Route4Me mobile app.

 

Additionally, Route4Me’s integrated label scanner supports Code-39, Code-93, Code-128, and PDF417 barcodes.

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Furthermore, you can also scan ITF, EAN-8, UPC-A barcodes, and more with Route4Me’s in-app barcode scanner.

You can also scan ITF, EAN-8, UPC-A barcodes, and more with Route4Me

 

 

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About author: Kristian Andreev

Kristian is a Technical Writer at Route4Me. With over a decade of experience in writing and localization, he's an expert at communicating complex technical data in a clear, concise, and user-friendly way. Passionate about bridging the gap between engineers and users, he specializes in creating documentation to streamline onboarding, enhance product usability, and support global teams on the path to success.

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