Socket Mobile Launches $20 SM Link Adapter for Mac Cordless Scanning and Wallet Passes
Socket Mobile introduced SM Link, a $20 USB adapter that enables its Bluetooth LE barcode and NFC readers to connect to Mac for professional cordless scanning. SM Link also supports Apple Wallet pass reading via CaptureSDK, expanding macOS compatibility for retail and hospitality environments.
1. SM Link USB Adapter Introduction
SM Link is a USB adapter enabling Socket Mobile’s Bluetooth LE barcode and NFC readers to connect to Mac computers, providing professional cordless scanning with scan-to-connect setup for retail counters, hospitality check-in, healthcare stations, and service desks.
2. Apple Wallet Pass Reading on macOS
When paired with compatible NFC readers and CaptureSDK, SM Link supports Apple Wallet pass reading on macOS, allowing businesses to scan loyalty cards, tickets, boarding passes, and stored-value credentials directly at customer touchpoints.
3. Broad Device Compatibility
The adapter works with a range of Socket Mobile devices—including S320 and S721 barcode scanners and S370, S550, and D751 NFC readers—and supports both keyboard-style input and enhanced data capture via CaptureSDK across macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android.
4. Pricing and Availability
SM Link is available immediately with an MSRP of $20, supporting plug-and-play deployment and offering an evaluation program for developers seeking deeper integration with CaptureSDK.