Installing Barcode Bridge Station for macOS
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Install Barcode Bridge Station
Once the download finishes, follow these steps to install.
Open the downloaded disk image
Double-click Barcode Bridge Station.dmg in your Downloads folder, or click the file in your browser’s downloads bar. A Finder window opens showing the Barcode Bridge Station app icon and an Applications folder shortcut.
Drag the app to Applications
Drag Barcode Bridge Station into the Applications folder in the same window. macOS copies the app and you can close the disk image window.
Open it from Applications
Open Finder > Applications and double-click Barcode Bridge Station. The first time you open it, macOS may show “Barcode Bridge Station” cannot be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. Click Done, then open System Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll to the bottom, and click Open Anyway next to the Barcode Bridge Station notice. Confirm with Open.
Grant camera and local network permissions
On first launch, macOS prompts to allow Camera access (for desktop scanning) and Local Network access (so your phone can find Barcode Bridge Station on Wi-Fi). Click Allow on each prompt. You can revisit these later in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Sign in or create your free account
If you already have a TekCore account, sign in. Otherwise click Create account and follow the prompts. The free tier covers personal use with one Mac and one phone.
Connect your phone or tablet
Now pair the Barcode Bridge mobile app with your newly installed Barcode Bridge Station.
How to connect the app to Barcode Bridge Station
- Open Barcode Bridge Station and sign in.
- In Barcode Bridge Station, click Show Connection Code in the side rail. A dialog opens showing a QR code.
- Open the Barcode Bridge app and sign in with the same account.
- Tap the settings (gear) icon, open the Connection tab, and under SETUP tap Scan QR Code. Aim the camera at the QR code displayed on Barcode Bridge Station.