Customers use the Joya X1 device simply by pointing it at a product barcode, clicking on a button to scan the code, which then shows a descriptions and the price of the product on the display. While shopping, customers will be able to check a list of all products previously scanned and have access to an up-to-date total of their purchases, additional store offers, promotions and discounts. The Joya X1 device allows customers to bag their own merchandise as they scan and shop. When their shopping is completed, they simply go to the checkout and pay using self-payment kiosks without having to remove any of the merchandise from the cart or bag. This reduces waiting times considerably.

The Datalogic Joya X1 is also known as the Data Logic Joya X1