Grandstream WP856 Android Wi-Fi 6 Smartphone, Barcode Scanner, 5.5 in Touch

Overview

The Grandstream WP856 is an Android work phone for warehouse, retail, logistics and healthcare teams that call, message and scan barcodes on one device, for example scanning stock or a patient wristband and then calling a colleague from the same handset. It combines a six-line Wi-Fi phone with a rugged Android 13 device certified for Google Mobile Services, a 5.5 inch touch screen, a built-in 1D and 2D barcode scanner, NFC, a 13 MP rear camera and a removable 5000 mAh battery.

Is it right for you?

• Choose it when staff need calling, messaging and data capture on one device and your inventory, ERP or scanning app will run on it.
• Suits a place with Wi-Fi coverage everywhere the handset will be carried and a SIP phone system or hosted VoIP service to register to.
• If you only need a rugged keypad phone without a scanner or touch screen, the WP836 is the simpler choice.
• It is rated IP65 and works from -20 °C to 50 °C, but charges only between 5 °C and 40 °C.

Key features

• Built-in scanner for 1D and 2D barcodes, plus 13.56 MHz NFC (ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, MIFARE and FeliCa).
• Up to 6 SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) accounts and 6 lines, with HD audio on handset and speakerphone.
• Android 13 with Google Mobile Services, so the Google Play Store and your own custom apps are available.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2 with Bluetooth Low Energy, and GPS.
• 5.5 inch (1440 x 720) multi-touch screen, 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and flash, 5 MP front camera and H.264 video.
• IP65 protection against dust and water, drop-safe to 1.5 m on concrete.
• 5000 mAh replaceable battery for up to 20 hours of talk time and 200 hours on standby, charged over USB Type-C.
• Body of 161 x 74 x 15 mm and 280 g.

What else you need

• A SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) call server to register to, such as a Grandstream UCM (Unified Communications Manager) IP PBX or a hosted VoIP service.
• Wi-Fi coverage everywhere the handset will be carried; every call depends on the access points.
• A mains socket for the quick-charge adapter (100 to 240 V AC in, USB Type-C) in the box.
• Your inventory, ERP or scanning app installed and tested on the device before barcode capture is useful.

Installation

There is no charging cradle in the box; it charges from the supplied quick-charge adapter and USB cable, and comes with a protective shell and hand strap. Register it to your SIP server, install your apps and test scanning in the real workflow.

Your IT support or a phone system installer can register the handsets; your software team should install and test the scanning app.

Software and licences

Works with standard SIP platforms and Grandstream UCM IP PBXs. Fleets can be managed through GDMS (Grandstream Device Management System), TR-069 or encrypted XML. Android 13 with Google Mobile Services gives Play Store access and supports custom apps and integration with inventory or ERP systems.

Before you buy

• No charging cradle is in the box: it comes with a quick-charge adapter, USB cable, protective shell and hand strap.
• Barcode capture only becomes useful once your inventory, ERP or scanning app is installed and tested on the device.
• Operating temperature is -20 °C to 50 °C, with charging between 5 °C and 40 °C.
• It needs a SIP call server and Wi-Fi coverage everywhere the handset will be carried.