Today’s shoppers judge a brand in seconds: Is the item on the shelf? Can the associate answer a pricing question? How fast is click-and-collect? Behind every positive customer experience is a reliable mobile device and a powerful management platform working tirelessly to keep operations running smoothly.
This is where UROVO handhelds and SOTI MobiControl XS come in. Together, they help retailers deploy faster, operate smarter and respond quicker, transforming mobility into a competitive advantage.
Seamless Deployment at Scale
Retailers frequently face the challenge of deploying hundreds or even thousands of handheld devices across different stores - particularly during peak sales events, such as holiday seasons or flash promotions. During these periods, additional scanners, POS units and inventory tools must be brought online quickly and securely, without disrupting daily operations.
This is where UROVO Android handhelds, combined with the modern Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) capabilities of SOTI MobiControl XS, can make a difference. Through Zero-Touch Enrollment, devices are pre-registered and automatically receive Wi-Fi credentials, enterprise apps and security policies upon activation. Alternatively, Stage Enrollment using barcodes or NFCs enables rapid, on-site provisioning for immediate use.
In addition, in case of onboarding temporary or newly hired staff during sales peaks, SOTI MobiControl XS provides Kiosk Mode to ensure both usability and security. By limiting access to only essential applications, such as inventory lookup, mobile POS and price verification, Kiosk Mode offers a simplified interface that helps new employees get started quickly. It also prevents unauthorized access to sensitive setting or consumer apps, which reduces training time, minimizes operational errors and maintains device security across all stores.
Together, these capabilities empower large retail chains to scale efficiency during high-demand periods – enabling the rapid rollout of thousands of handhelds with enterprise-grade security, operational consistency and a unified, brand-safe user experience across all locations.
Visibility That Drives Performance
Once devices are deployed, the next challenge is ensuring they’re being used effectively. The SOTI MobiControl XS Personal Shopper Device Utilization & Store Comparison Dashboards give retailers real-time visibility into device usage, highlighting which devices are active, idle or potentially lost. When SOTI MobiControl XS manages UROVO handhelds, retailers can optimize device allocation across stores, reduce inefficiencies and enhance overall operational insight.
Best Practices for Retail IT Teams
Segment Devices with Smarter Grouping: Use smart grouping to differentiate between flagship, outlet and retail stores, ensuring each location receives the appropriate app bundle for their unique needs.
Harden and Comply: Strengthen security by blocking factory resets, enforcing timely firmware updates and requiring on-device encryption.
Optimize Battery Life: Leverage analytics from SOTI MobiControl XS to optimize charging cycles and rotate battery packs before they fail to reduce downtime.
Support Curb-Side Teams: With real-time remote control, IT can resolve issues without pulling staff off the sales floor.
By following these best practices, retailers can speed up deployment, protect customer data and keep devices running in sync with store hours. This allows associates to focus on customers rather than troubleshooting tech issues.
DT610: Bringing RFID to the Frontline of Retail
Traditional Handheld Terminals can scan barcodes, but they still leave major challenges unsolved: slow cycle counts, delayed out-of-stock alerts, and constant task-switching between scanning, price checks, and expiry date verification.
Now, the UROVO DT610 RFID Smartphone powered by the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 processor can address all these issues in one ultra-slim, pocketable device. It integrates short-range UHF RFID, professional barcode scanning, AI-powered OCR text recognition, and in-display NFC payments to make retail operations faster and smarter:
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5–10× Faster Cycle Counts: Built-in RFID reads 50+ tags per second within 1.2 m, enabling ‘walk-and-scan’ workflows and daily or real-time inventory. Pair it with the RFG91 sled to extend read range to 15+ meters — perfect for both stores and warehouse operations.
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Instant Shelf Insights: Spot empty shelves in real time and trigger replenishment tasks immediately, preventing missed sales.
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All-in-One Efficiency: Perform stock counting, price checks, expiry verification, membership management, and Tap-to-Pay transactions — all without switching devices.
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Lightweight & Stylish: Thinner and lighter than a smartphone, with swappable 4000/6000 mAh batteries to power staff through peak hours. Comfortable for All-Day Use.
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AI-Driven Accuracy: OCR automatically captures and verifies price tags, invoices, and batch codes, reducing human error and shrinkage.
Together with SOTI MobiControl XS, IT teams gain real-time visibility into RFID performance, battery health, and app compliance. Remote troubleshooting resolves issues in minutes, keeping devices and associates online. This turns RFID and AI from a backroom tool into a frontline driver of operational efficiency and superior customer experience.
Win the Aisle—Not Just the Back Office
In-store mobility is no longer optional – it is the backbone of unified commerce. By combining UROVO handheld innovation with the power of SOTI MobiControl XS, retailers gain the agility to delight customers today and the visibility to plan for tomorrow.
