4 - 6 DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
Select this host type when connecting to a Zebra mobile device or PC/tablet/phone running a Zebra scanner SDK
app.
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SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) - Enables communication with Zebra mobile computers. It enables the
scanner(s) to establish a connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is NOT in
discoverable (Master Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) bar code.
2. Scan a pairing bar code with the host device's MAC address.
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SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for Android generated apps. It
enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is in
discoverable (Slave Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) bar code.
2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from your discovered device list.
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SSI BT LE - Enables communication with apps generated using the Zebra's Scanner SDKs for iOS and
Android. It enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over a Bluetooth Low Energy radio.
The scanner is in discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master Mode.
• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.
• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for Android from the Google Play Store.
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SSI BT with MFi (iOS Support) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for iOS generated apps. This
enables an Apple device and scanner to communicate over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is
discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master Mode.
• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.
NOTE Additional steps may be necessary depending on host's Bluetooth stack.