Bar Code Scanning for event registration

Kelly Ospina

I am an event coordinator, and use Smartsheet mainly for managing my events. It is a great tool for keeping track of to do lists, timelines and event details. I even use it to collect RSVPs. 

What I'm wondering is if anyone here uses Smartshee's bar code scanner for event check-ins, or if anyone uses a third party application paired with Smartsheet for this process? I'm looking to find ways to make checking-in guests faster and easier, while still using Smartsheet to collect the event RSVPs.

 

Shaine Greenwood

Hi Kelly,

In theory, you could enter the personalized barcode information in a sheet next to the guest, then use Smartsheet's search to have someone scan that barcode and mark them as checked in. The person doing the scanning would still need to check a box for "checked in."

More information on scanning barcodes is available in the help center—

iOS: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2476211-using-the-smartsheet-app-for-ios#scanbarcodes

Android: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2476511-using-the-smartsheet-app-for-android#scanbarcodes