A small white rectangular electronic device with a logo, shown beside its coiled white USB charging cable.

WayLink Scanner

by wayaround

$99.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions The scanner is easy to use, but the benefit only comes after some setup. You pair it with your phone, install the app, and then tag and label your own items. A family member or helper can do all of this from written or video instructions in about half an hour, so guided setup fits. It doesn't need a clinical assessment.

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What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The WayLink Scanner is a small handheld NFC reader that reads WayTags, the tags you stick on clothing, food, medicines, files, and other items, and sends the label information to the WayAround app on your phone. Because it scans continuously and connects to your phone by Bluetooth, you can work through a pile of tagged items without holding your phone up to each one. It's also useful when you want your hands free, or if your iPhone or Android phone doesn't have its own NFC reader. It fits in the palm of your hand, charges in under an hour, and can scan hundreds of tags between charges. This is only the reader. You'll also need the free WayAround app and a supply of WayTags, and you'll have to tag and label each item yourself.

Getting it

Where to get it

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$99.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$99.95
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Charge the scanner. This takes under an hour.
  • With a guide
    1. Install the free WayAround app on your phone and pair the scanner by Bluetooth.
    2. Attach WayTags to a few items, then record or type a label for each one in the app.
    3. Scan each tagged item with the scanner and check that the label comes through on your phone. If you use a screen reader such as VoiceOver, confirm the label is spoken aloud. Plan on about 30 minutes for the first round.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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