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title: "Itemized barcode scanning in the inventory mobile app"
slug: "itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app"
updated: 2026-10-15T00:46:26Z
published: 2026-10-15T00:46:26Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app"
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# Itemized barcode scanning in the inventory mobile app

## Overview

Use barcode scanning in the Inventory Mobile app to quickly identify and track items during key inventory transactions. Scan barcodes to add them to Pricebook items, receive purchase orders, complete picklists, and conduct inventory counts.

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#### Who uses this feature

- Office employees and Technicians

#### Feature configuration

- Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details.

## Things to know

- To scan an item during transactions such as receiving purchase orders, completing picklists, or conducting counts, the item's barcode should be assigned to the item in Pricebook first. To do this, you can either select the item from Pricebook or scan its barcode to add it to Pricebook. Once the barcode is assigned to the item in Pricebook, it can be scanned during transactions.
- Serialized scanning can also be used when using barcode scanning for POs and transfers. For more, see the **Receive a serialized item** in [Receive purchase orders in the inventory mobile app](/construction/docs/receive-purchase-orders-in-the-inventory-mobile-app) and the **Pick a serialized item** section in [Manage inventory mobile transfers](/construction/docs/manage-transfers-in-the-inventory-mobile).

## Adding barcodes to Pricebook items

To add a barcode to pricebook items, you can do one of the following:

- Browse pricebook items and add a barcode to the item
- Scan a barcode and apply it to the corresponding item

### Browse pricebook items

1. From the navigation bar, tap **More**.
2. On the *More* screen that opens, tap **Add Barcodes to Pricebook**.![A cursor tapping Add Barcodes to Pricebook on the More screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-68ziujjt.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)
3. On the *Add Barcodes to Pricebook* screen that opens, tap **Browse Pricebook**.![A cursor tapping Browse Pricebook on the Add Barcodes to Pricebook screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-bp1auoqf.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)The *Browse Pricebook* screen opens.
4. From the list of available pricebook items, select the item to which you want to add a barcode.

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** Use the **Search** field to find a specific item by name, code, or part number. Use the pre-made filters to search for a specific item by **No Barcode**, **Vendor**, or **Item Type**. To apply a filter, from the filter dropdown, select the filter type you want and tap **Apply**. To remove the filter, click **Reset**.

![Using the pre-made filters to search for a specific item by No Barcode, Vendor, or Item Type.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-mc12ty5s.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)
5. To add a barcode, you can do one of the following:
  1. Tap **Details** to see detailed information about the item, then tap **Add Barcode to Pricebook**.

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** In the top right corner you can see how many barcodes are assigned to that item.

![Viewing item details.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-4ousos0c.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)
  2. Tap **Add Barcode**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If you assign a barcode that is already assigned to any pricebook item, the system notifies you that the barcode is already assigned.

The barcode is successfully added to the pricebook item.

### Scan a barcode

1. On the *Add Barcodes to Pricebook* screen, tap **Scan Barcode**.
2. Scan the barcode. The *Barcode Already Assigned* pop-up opens.
3. If you want to reassign the barcode to another item tap **Yes**, if not tap **No**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If the item with that specific barcode is used for any transaction, you can't assign it to another item.
4. If you tapped yes, the barcode appears in the **Search** field.
5. Delete the barcode from the **Search** field.
6. From the pricebook item list, select the item to which you want to reassign the barcode then tap **Add Barcode**.

The barcode is successfully added to the pricebook item.

## Using barcode scanning to receive purchase orders

Tap the **Purchase Orders** section or tap **Receive** from the navigation bar. The *Receive PO* screen opens showing all open purchase orders within your inventory location.

To find a specific PO, you can do one of the following:

- Use the **Search** field to find PO by number or location.
- Filter PO by vendor:
  - Tap the **Filter** icon.
  - On the *Filter by Vendor* pop-up that opens, select the vendor and tap **Apply**.![A cursor selecting a vendor.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-9vrh1c0a.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** To select all available vendors, tap **Select All**.

After the item is [marked as arrived](/construction/docs/receive-purchase-orders-in-the-inventory-mobile-app#mark-the-item-as-arrived), you can start receiving it:

1. Tap **Start Receiving**. The PO record screen opens.
2. Tap the **Barcode scanner ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-wyzyx7o0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)** icon and scan the barcode. If you have the item related to that barcode, the item pop-up opens.

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** To see more details about the item, tap the **Arrow![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-gtlxgtjx.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)**icon.
3. Enter how many items you want to receive and tap **Confirm**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** You can scan additional barcodes.

If you scan the item barcode that is already counted, the item record pop-up opens with the following options:
  1. **Move to Uncounted**
  2. **Edit Quantity**![Image showing the Move to Uncounted and Edit Quantity options.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-l634xs9i.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)If you don't have the item related to that barcode, the *Code Not Found* pop-up opens.
4. Tap **Add Code** and the number automatically appears in the **Search** field.![A cursor tapping Add Code on the Code Not Found screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-og03evut.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)
5. Delete the number from the **Search** field.
6. From the available item list, select the item to which you want to apply the barcode and tap **Add Barcode**. The scanner opens.
7. Scan the barcode and enter the number of items you want to receive, then tap **Confirm**.

## Using barcode scanning to complete picklists

Tap the **Transfers** section or tap **Picklists** from the navigation bar. The *Picklist* screen opens showing all pending transfers within your inventory location.

Tap the **Filter**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-tibzuoxd.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)icon to search transfers by inventory location. Select the inventory location you want, and tap **Apply**.

![A cursor selecting a transfer.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-f6wikl6z.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** To see transfers from all inventory locations, tap **Select All**.

To pick an item:

1. Select the transfer you want to work with from the *Picklist* screen and tap **Start Picking**.
2. Tap the **Barcode scanner![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-ycupup7k.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)** icon and scan the barcode.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If you don't have the item related to that barcode on the transfer list, you can't pick that item.
3. On the item record that opens, enter how many items you want to pick and tap **Confirm**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** You can't pick more items that exist on the transfer.
4. Review the *Picklist Summary* and tap **Submit** or **Finish for Now** depending on the number of items you picked.

If you scan the item barcode that is already counted, the item record pop-up opens with the following options:

- **Move to Uncounted**
- **Edit Quantity**![Image showing Move to Uncounted and Edit Quantity options.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-priiahwz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)

## Using barcode scanning to conduct counts

Tap the **Inventory Counts** section or tap **Counts** from the navigation bar. The *Inventory Counts* screen opens showing all counts within your inventory location. Tap the **Filter![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-3bvx2kzz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)**icon to search counts by inventory location. Select the inventory location you want, and tap **Apply**.

![A cursor selecting open inventory counts.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-n7hdrll6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** To see counts from all inventory locations, tap **Select All**.

To start counting:

1. Select the inventory location where you want to count items, and tap **Start Counting**. The inventory location opens showing the list of available items.
2. Tap the **Barcode scanner![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-1drb0344.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)**icon and scan the barcode.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If you don't have the item related to that barcode on the counted list, you can't count that item.
3. On the item record that opens, enter how many items you have and tap **Confirm**.
4. Review the *Count Summary* and tap **Submit** or **Finish for Now** depending on the number of items you counted.

If you scan the item barcode that is already counted, the item record pop-up opens with the following options:

- **Move to Uncounted**
- **Edit Quantity**![Image showing Move to Uncounted and Edit Quantity options.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/itemized-barcode-scanning-in-the-inventory-mobile-app-image-cmbum5ew.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A37%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A37%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=esO4K%2B76dT1yM%2BmWRgqE08dvIYW9TlCvjnk%2B6LqiVVQ%3D)