The ScoutIQ 2 app introduces a newly designed interface and upgraded tools for more efficient product scouting. This guide offers a straightforward, educational walkthrough of the app’s current features. If you’re new to ScoutIQ or transitioning from the original version, this will help you navigate the updated experience.
In-App Education: Initial Walkthrough
When you first launch ScoutIQ 2, the app walks you through basic setup steps:
Account Connection: With ScoutIQ you can now connect your Amazon Seller account directly through the app.
Permissions: Grant necessary permissions (camera, notifications, etc.) to enable full functionality.
Basic Feature Overview: Short in-app prompts explain key features such as scanning methods and trigger settings.
These walkthroughs are designed to help new users get started with minimal confusion.
The Scan Screen: Your Primary Scouting Interface
Once setup is complete, the app defaults to the Scan tab, which is the primary interface for evaluating products. ScoutIQ 2 supports multiple scanning methods:
Available Scanning Modes & Methods
Standard Mode
Camera Barcode/ISBN Scan: Use your phone’s camera to scan product barcodes or ISBNs.
Camera Title Scan: Use your phone's camera to scan a book's Title Page.
Manual Entry: Manually type a Barcode, ISBN, or Book Title with the in-app keyboard.
Speed Mode
Speed Mode offers a summary of the most critical metrics for an item at the top of the screen and allows fast on-shelf scanning without tapping the scan button between items.
Speed Mode Rewind: While in Speed Mode, you can now view a log of all items scanned during that session without interrupting workflow.
Scan Screen Enhancements
eScore Visualization: A color-coded progress bar shows where a product’s eScore falls in the overall range.
Sales Rank Percentile: Instead of just a raw rank number, ScoutIQ 2 displays the product’s percentile within its category.
Offer-Based Analysis: We now display the total number of offers on a product, along with a visual indicator of competition.
Home Tab: Sourcing Metrics and History
The Home tab offers insights into your recent scouting activity:
Custom Date Filtering: Select any date range to view metrics.
Accepted Scans: See how many items were marked as profitable.
Performance Indicators: Quickly analyze your sourcing results.
Settings Tab
The Settings tab allows configuration of key features:
Amazon Account Connection in-app
App Controls
Database download
Database Only
Lightning-fast scans using locally stored data. Will not have the most up-to-date live info.
Perfect for low-signal areas or saving on data usage.
Data + Live
The best of both worlds.
Starts with local data, then fills in the gaps with live lookups when online.
Live Only
Always up-to-date with Amazon’s latest info.
Requires a solid internet connection and may be slightly slower.
Fall Back Pricing
ScoutIQ 2 lets you control how the app responds when pricing data isn’t available or no offers exist for an item. You have the option to Always Accept or Always Reject these items, or set a Default Price you would like to use for profit analysis in these cases.
Wholesale Buyback (World of Books & BooksRun)
Instant, guaranteed cash offers while scanning
Buyback prices appear on the scout screen
Tap to add items to your wholesale cart
Build shipments and print labels in-app
WOB minimum: $7.50
BooksRun minimum: $10.00
Best for fast ROI and bulk inventory.
Consignment (Restricted Inventory)
Shows estimated consignment value while scanning
Amount reflects 50% of expected sale price
Payment is issued after the item sells
Best for restricted or higher-value items where wholesale offers are low.
Wholesale Audio Cue
Plays a special Accept tone when a book fails your triggers but has a buyback offer higher than your cost.
Hidden Mode hides pricing data from team members while allowing them to scout:
Clear, simple Accept/Reject Recommendations without revealing profit data.
To book a 30 minute One-on-One Coaching session with a ScoutIQ 2 Product Expert click here.
To leave a feature request or feedback about ScoutIQ 2 click here.
For support, contact [email protected] or chat with an agent on the Threecolts Hub.