ESLConnect vs ESL Helper

ESLConnect lets you manage and update compatible Opticon Electronic Shelf Labels directly from your iPhone or iPad. Discover nearby ESLs using Bluetooth, claim them to your workspace, organize them into collections, create label content, and send updates on-site. Features: • Discover and connect to supported Opticon ESLs • View label status, details, and availability • Claim and organize ESLs in workspaces and collections • Create layouts with text, images, shapes, QR codes, and barcodes • Preview content before updating • Update individual labels or sync multiple pending updates Optional Template mode connects ESLConnect to an Opticon ESL Web Server for centrally managed product and template content. Compatible Opticon ESL hardware is required. An ESLConnect account can be created through the sign-up option during login.

Ontime ESL is a mobile management tool for retail stores using Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL). It helps store staff and technicians perform label binding, product updates, and device maintenance directly from their iPhone, reducing manual verification and improving daily ESL operations. Key Features: • NFC Reading – Read ESL tags via NFC to quickly retrieve device info and complete binding • Bluetooth Connectivity – Connect to ESL devices and access points for status checks and remote control • Barcode Scanning – Scan ESL barcodes and product barcodes to locate devices and items • Label Binding – Standard and quick binding workflows for associating, unbinding, and replacing labels • Product Management – Search and update product details, prices, and display attributes synced to ESL • Device Management – Monitor online/offline and low-battery status; flash labels for locating; force refresh • Access Point (AP) Management – Add, edit, and manage network access points in your store • Operation History – Track binding and price update records for audit and verification • Multi-language & Server Config – Switch languages and connect to your enterprise server Who It's For: Designed for supermarkets, convenience stores, and retail chains using ESL systems—for installation, rebinding, troubleshooting, and routine inspections. How to Use: Log in with your enterprise account and configure the server address Enable NFC, Bluetooth, and Camera permissions Scan or tap ESL tags via NFC to bind and manage devices This app works with the Ontime ESL backend system and is available only to authorized enterprise users.