In this article, you will find key information about the Scanner App as you get started with Marathon Kids.

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Key Things to Know

Device Compatibility	iOS and Android devices phones iPads and tablets Chromebooks Download the Marathon Kids Connect App
WiFi/Cellular Service	You do not need WiFi or Cell Service to scan ID cards. When logging into the scanner app and/or having other devices or volunteers Join a Live Session, you do need WiFi or cell service. Otherwise, you can take the devices away from the building to scan ID Cards. *Note the best practice when scanning is to always click the buttons: STOP LIVE SCANNING AND FINISH AND SYNC regardless of your WiFi or Cell Service status because you can resubmit those scans at a later time.
Camera feature Train your kids to watch for their names to appear on the screen or hear the "bing" as the scan is captured.	Forward and Reverse-facing scanning is available. Reverse-facing allows you to scan hands-free to prioritize participant safety.
Double-Scan or Cheat Prevention	There is a 15-second buffer to prevent double scans for each device when someone logs in to start a live session. If you use the Join Live Session feature, the 15-second buffer works from device to device to prevent double scans.
Use of Multiple Devices Using more devices with a large group of participants helps to prevent a backup at the scanner app.	You can use multiple devices and/or several volunteers to scan ID cards. Options: You can log in on several devices and start live scanning sessions. You can start a live session and other Supporters of your account can start their own live sessions. You can start a live session and have other devices or volunteers who do not have a login Join the Live Session Participants can go to any device to be scanned they will receive credit and any person helping scan can scan any participant in your club. The best practice is to teach your participants to go to the same device to see their total number of laps and the distance add up during the session.
General Best Practices	Keep device software up to date. Set your Apps to auto-update. Set your screen to stay awake while scanning. Try shading your device to scan ID cards to prevent overheating and glare. Always click the STOP LIVE SCANNING AND FINISH/SYNC buttons regardless if you have WiFi or cell service. This stores those scans on each device to be resubmitted once the device has WiFi/cell service.