The Warehouse Mobile App runs in a web browser, so there’s nothing to install. You can scan with a device camera, or scan or type a code into a text box.

Open the app

Go to Tools → Warehouse Mobile App and click Scanner.

How the app works on a device: The newer Luminous mobile app

The top of the page shows the Introducing the new Luminous mobile app banner, which describes it as built for phones and handheld scanners. Click Open the app to try it. If you’re buying hardware, ask Customer Support which app to plan around.

Option 1: Scan with a camera

  1. The app lists the cameras it finds on your device. If it finds none, you’ll see No Devices Found.
  2. Select a camera. The app tries to default to a rear-facing camera and remembers your choice on that device.
  3. Click Open Scanner and point the camera at a barcode. Allow camera access in the browser when prompted.

Option 2: Scan or type into the barcode box

  1. Click Open Barcode Scanner.
  2. In the Scan barcode or Type box, scan a barcode or type a code, then press Enter or click Search.
  3. You can type a SKU code directly. For product barcode scanning, save the UPC on the SKU so it matches the physical label.

What you can scan

  • Bin location barcodes, to see the SKUs in that bin.
  • Product barcodes. The UPC must be saved on the SKU, or product scanning won't work correctly.
  • Order barcodes. The scanner opens the matching order or picklist.

See How to Use the Warehouse Mobile App for the full workflow.

Practical buying guidance

Choose a device that has:

  1. A modern web browser that can open Luminous and allow camera access.
  2. A working camera, preferably a rear camera, if you want to scan by camera.
  3. A reliable Wi-Fi or cellular connection, because each scan looks up data in Luminous.

What is not published

Luminous has not published minimum tablet specs, supported operating system versions, a list of supported browsers, or an approved list of external barcode scanner models. Before you buy, confirm the exact tablet, OS and browser with Luminous Customer Support.

If you plan to use a Bluetooth or handheld scanner, ask Customer Support to confirm your model with the Scan barcode or Type box.