Scan a Barcode, Directly input to QB

It's great to have you here, @KelleOeste.

I can guide you on how to include the scanned barcodes in creating an invoice.

Here's how:

1. Click the Customers menu.
2. Choose to Create Invoice.
3. Enter the Customer’s name. 
4. Click the File menu.
5. Select the barcode scanner you're using.
6. Choose Initialize Barcode Reader.

Once started, you'll see a small window that will show the status whether the item you scanned is successfully entered on the invoice.

You can refer to this short video clip as a reference:

• Use barcode scanning
• Using barcodes

Fill me in if you have other questions. I'm always here to help.

Thank you for your response, but we maybe skipped a step, the part I am focused on right now is how to get the info from a scanner to QB.  I tried using an android device and the Quickbooks Warehouse App, but I could not scan anything.  It required a pick order or a purchase or sales order.  I want to use a scanner to select a bar code, then quantity and then that information be available in QB.  Is it possible to find an app that does not require a purchase order or sales order or item pick list first.  To simply have a technician go to a bin, select that item and quantity on a scanner and somehow sync the info to QB?  

I think I'm using the wrong app.  We are not a warehouse.  We are an auto restoration shop.  I can't create an order of any kind, I have no idea what bolt or inventory item my 18 techs are going to need till they choose it, so I wanted them to be able to scan a barcode and the info come to QB so that I can add it to a customers invoice.  

Is there a way that the scanner can by synced to QB and it create something that then goes on my time and expenses invoice? 

I think I need a different app.  We are not a warehouse.  Is there one more directed toward a shop working on cars, installing parts? 

I already have all my inventory items entered into QB.  Can you send me the name of an app you are recommending.  For the life of me I can't figure out how to PM you directly.  Sorry. 

Hello, @KelleOeste.

You can visit our QuickBooks App center and check for third-party applications that offer the feature you're looking for.

Here's how:

1. Go to: https://desktop.apps.com/home.
2. In the Search box, enter the feature or clue word of the specific app you're looking for.
3. Click the Search.

Keep me posted if you have other questions. I'm just a few clicks away.