Requirements for using barcode scanners with Shopify POS
Review the device and software requirements for using 1D and 2D barcode scanners with Shopify POS. Ensure that your hardware and operating system are compatible before setting up a barcode scanner in your store.
Shopify POS iOS and Android device compatibility requirements
Shopify POS is available for only iOS and Android devices. It's not available for laptop or desktop computers, or Amazon Fire tablets.
Shopify POS works with devices that meet the following requirements:
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| iPad | Generation 5 or higher running iPadOS 15.1 or higher |
| iPad Air | Generation 2 or higher running iPadOS 15.1 or higher |
| iPad mini | Generation 4 or higher running iPadOS 15.1 or higher |
| iPad Pro | All iPad Pro models running iPadOS 15.1 or higher |
| iPhone | iPhone 7 or higher running iOS 15.1 or higher |
| POS Go | POS Go running the latest Shopify-provided software updates |
| Android | Phone or tablet running official Android version 10.0 or higher, with Google Play Services and Google Mobile Services activated |
Shopify POS no longer supports iOS 14 or lower. With older versions of iOS, you can continue to use the app but you can no longer update it. To take advantage of bug fixes and new features, you need to update your device to iOS 15.1 or higher. If that isn't possible, then switch to using Shopify POS on another device that is running iOS 15.1 or higher.