Warehouse
Client
The native scanner app for the merchantCENTRAL Warehouse extension – 15 warehouse processes from goods receipt and picking through packing and shipping to stock transfer, inventory and bin handling. Runs on Android handheld scanners and Windows terminals and connects to your Business Central tenant via QR code – with no manual configuration.
Your warehouse in your hand
The app brings your Business Central warehouse processes straight to the warehouse floor – connected via the Hub's APIs. The app itself is free; only the Warehouse extension in Business Central is licensed, no separate licence is required on the device.
- Goods receiptReceive purchase orders, look up items and post directly.
- PickingBundle orders or work BC warehouse documents – with or without WMS.
- Packing & shippingShipments, packages and shipping labels right at the packing station.
- Transfer & binsBin-to-bin, bin put-away and replenishment – up to full BC WMS.
- Inventory & item lookupPhysical inventory, cycle counting and real-time stock at hand.
For your devices
One app, two platforms – from industrial handheld scanner to Windows terminal.
Android · handheld scanner
For industrial scanners from Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland and others.
Android 7.0+ · APK · ~50 MB
Windows · terminal / PC
For Windows terminals, panel PCs and vehicle-mount terminals.
Windows 10/11 · x64 & ARM64 · MSIX with auto-update · ~60 MB
All signed installation packages, the version overview and SHA-256 checksums are available at downloads.merchantcentral.de.
Data sheet & manuals
The compact product overview as a PDF to share – the full manuals are in the always-current online help (also available there as a PDF for printing).
Data sheet (PDF)
3-page overview: all 15 modules, operating modes, hardware & technology. As of 2026-07-09.
Manuals
Administrator and user manual with full detail – read online or download as PDF.
Installation & pairing
1 · Set up the extension
Install the Warehouse extension in Business Central and run the setup assistant.
2 · Install the app
Download the app for your device and install it – detailed per-platform instructions to follow.
3 · Pair the device
In the app, open "Pair device" and scan the QR code from the Warehouse setup card in Business Central. The app configures itself automatically and connects to your tenant.
The QR code contains no credentials: it only carries connection parameters (tenant, environment, terminal, printer). Sign-in then happens interactively via your Microsoft Entra account.
Windows SmartScreen: on first launch of a newly published package, SmartScreen may show a prompt until download reputation has built up – choose "More info" → "Run anyway". The packages are signed with a certificate from ALTENBRAND Datentechnik GmbH.
What you need
Business Central
merchantCENTRAL Hub + Warehouse extension installed and set up.
Android
Android 7.0 or newer; native barcode scanners are recommended (Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland). Devices without Google Play install the APK directly or via MDM (e.g. Intune, Zebra StageNow).
Windows
Windows 10 (version 1809) or newer, x64 or ARM64.
Ready for mobile warehouse operations?
Download the Warehouse Client and pair your first device – the app is free.