Are there button shortcuts for KOAMTAC scanners?

Date. March 31, 2026Author. Nick Loessy

Quickly control your KOAMTAC KDC SmartSled using built-in button shortcuts.

L = Left SCAN key, R = Right SCAN key

For a diagram of the button locations, refer to the Quick Guide or Mini Guide for your SmartSled.

How do I switch between HID and Serial (SPP) mode?

Shortcut: L L L R R R L R

This toggles between HID and Serial (SPP) communication modes.

Supported models: KDC1000, KDC1200, SKX

How do I switch between OTG and Bluetooth mode?

Shortcut: R R R L L L R L

This switches between OTG (USB) and Bluetooth connection modes.

Supported models: KDC1000, KDC1200

How do I toggle between UHF and Barcode mode?

Shortcut: L L R R L R

This switches between UHF RFID and barcode scanning modes.

Supported models: KDC1000, KDC1200, SKX

Alternative: Hold the Up key for 3 seconds (KDC180, KDC480)

How do I reset the device to factory settings?

Shortcut: R R L L R L

This restores the device to factory default settings.

Supported models: KDC480, KDC1000, KDC1200

How do I toggle the iOS software keyboard when using a SmartSled?

Shortcut: Press and hold the right SCAN button for 3 seconds.

This action toggles the on-screen iOS software keyboard.

Supported models: KDC1000, KDC1200

How do I reboot the device?

Shortcut: R L L R R L

This restarts the device.

Supported models: KDC1000, KDC1200

How do I change UHF tag read mode?

Shortcut: Hold the Down key for 3 seconds

Cycles through: Active → Multiple → Single

Supported models: KDC180, KDC480

How can I check the connection status?

Shortcut: Press the Up key

Displays the current connection status.

Supported models: KDC80, KDC180, KDC185, KDC280, KDC380

How do I check the date and time?

Shortcut: Press the Down key

Displays the current date and time.

Supported models: KDC80, KDC180, KDC185, KDC280, KDC380

How do I toggle the iOS software keyboard with a companion scanner?

Shortcut: Press the Down key

This action toggles the on-screen iOS software keyboard.

Supported models: KDC80, KDC180, KDC185, KDC280, KDC380