No, barcode scanners are optional accessories.
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No. A barcode scanner is not required for Shopify POS.
You can use Shopify POS without a scanner by searching for products manually, browsing collections, or selecting items from the POS smart grid. This is often sufficient for small inventories, pop-up shops, craft fairs, or businesses with only a few products.
A barcode scanner is optional, but it can make checkout faster and more accurate by allowing staff to scan product barcodes instead of searching for items manually.
So:
Not required: Shopify POS works without a barcode scanner.
Recommended for larger inventories: A compatible barcode scanner can speed up transactions and reduce errors.