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title:   Use a Scanner with iOS (Apple) Devices (v1)
slug: pl-check-links/use-a-scanner-with-ios-apple-devices-v1
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createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:09.505Z
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:::hint{type="warning"}
**IMPORTANT: **

If you use

RFID

scanners, make sure your

iOS

device is compatible with your version of the mobile app: 

- VAS Platform\:Variable\{key="Mobile-UI.MobileAppVersion1" type="variable"}: iOS versions 18.3.2 and lower. Do **not** upgrade to iOS versions 18.4.0 or greater and be sure to disable automatic updates in iOS settings.
- DC on Mobile(v2): All recent iOS versions, including 18.4.0 and above.
:::

The first time you connect a scanner to an iOS device, go to your Bluetooth settings to connect it. After the first connection, your device will recognize the scanner and automatically pair and connect (as long as Bluetooth is enabled).

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/sJQ5scluJa2bNCh_mmxrN_bluetooth-connection-image-ios.jpg)

:::hint{type="info"}
**TIP: **If you turn on **Airplane Mode** on your iOS device, Bluetooth is turned off automatically. You can turn Bluetooth back on in settings, and it will stay on until you turn it off or toggle Airplane Mode off and on again.
:::

Once the scanner is paired with your device, it can scan animals in the mobile app. Tap the **More** button to check your scanner's connection status.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/yugZN5h3YkCj9zFuPlMYJ_rfid-options-ios.png)

RFID: This field shows if a paired scanner is connected

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or disconnected

::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/mhcotB8VZbKoCERogVnN4_rfid-conn-switch-inactive.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/mobile-app/rfid-conn-switch-inactive.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/mobile-app/rfid-conn-switch-inactive.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}

. If one is currently connected, the name of the connected scanner is displayed.

:::ExpandableHeading
## I don't see the More button. How do I find it?

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Follow the steps below if you do not see the Home button at the bottom of your screen.

1. Tap the **Back** arrow at the top left of the screen until you return to one of the main feature screens.
2. From there, you'll find the feature buttons at the bottom of the screen.
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[\< Return to Work with RFID Scanners](docId\:nx6UhSlTJkO1HwFfGLBtP)