Windows RFID Reader SDK | Developer Portal

Easily develop Windows applications for Zebra Handheld RFID Readers

The Zebra RFID SDK for Windows provides the ability to manage RFID reader connections, perform various operations with connected RFID readers, configure connected RFID readers, and retrieve other information related to connected RFID readers.

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Use the links below to learn more about and start developing with the Windows RFID Reader SDK

Overview

Supported Devices

Connecting to an RFID Reader

Reader Capabilities

Configuring the Reader

Managing Events

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Documentation

Build & Run

Demo Apps

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Creating a Windows Project

Learn how to create a Windows project with this SDK

Building and Running a Windows Project

Learn how to build & run a Windows project with this SDK

Creating a Windows Mobile Project

Learn how to create a Windows Mobile project with this SDK

Building and Running a Windows Mobile Project

Learn how to build & run a Windows Mobile project with this SDK

Pairing with Bluetooth

Learn how to pair with a mobile device or personal computer

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Windows 7 RFID SDK Demo Application

The Desktop Windows RFID SDK Sample Application shows how to call the RFID Windows API to communicate/configure the RFD8500 reader and receive tag data.

Windows Mobile RFID SDK Demo Application

The Windows Mobile Compact Framework RFID SDK Sample Application shows how to call the RFID Windows API to communicate/configure the RFD8500 reader and receive tag data from Windows Mobile Device.

Release Notes

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Latest Release

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Weblink over Win32 based C++ server UPDATED BY: Hayden Yates - 1 week 2 days ago 21 0
RFD8500 won't pair with Android tablet, and I can't figure out why UPDATED BY: Michael Votaw - 1 week 3 days ago 7 0
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RFID SDK V2.0.2.124 - SDKSample (HHSampleApp) - and MC3300XR - connecting to the Reader. UPDATED BY: Sean Kennedy - 1 month ago // Expert user has replied. 45 1
Setting a timeout on TagAccess.readEvent() UPDATED BY: Philippe Hacquin - 1 month ago // Expert user has replied. 47 3