Bins & QR labels

Bins are the core unit of binthere — any container you want to track. A cardboard box, a plastic tote, a drawer, a cabinet, a shelf, a toolbox.

Creating a bin

From any zone, tap + Bin. You set:

• Name — what’s in it, or a label like “Toolbox #2”
• Color — for at-a-glance visual grouping
• Description (optional) — freeform notes

binthere auto-generates a 4-character code like D4J6. This is the short ID you’ll see on the printed label — handy for calling out (“grab bin D4J6”) or for manually searching.

Printing labels

Open a bin and tap Print label. The PDF includes:

• The bin name at the top
• The 4-character code, large and readable from across a room
• A QR code that opens the bin in binthere when scanned
• The zone name

Print on a regular printer, trim, and tape or stick to the bin.

Scanning a bin

From the Scan tab, point your camera at the QR label. binthere opens the bin instantly. If the QR is scratched up or missing, type the 4-character code into the search bar — same result.

Moving items between bins

Tap an item → Move. Pick a destination bin. The item’s full history (when it was added, photos, checkout records) moves with it.

Bulk operations

Long-press an item to enter multi-select mode. From there you can move, delete, or export multiple items at once.