Running Harvest Point Mobile on Your Apple Silicon Mac

Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips) can run iOS apps natively. This means you can use Harvest Point Mobile directly on your Mac—perfect for office work, training, or when you need a larger screen.

Compatible Mac Models

Any Mac with Apple Silicon can run Harvest Point Mobile:

• MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later)
• MacBook Pro (M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max, 2020 and later)
• Mac mini (M1, 2020 and later)
• iMac (M1, 2021 and later)
• Mac Studio (M1 Max/M1 Ultra, 2022 and later)
• Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Intel-based Macs cannot run iOS apps natively.

How to Install

Method 1: Direct from App Store (Recommended)

1. Open the App Store on your Mac
2. Search for "Harvest Point Mobile"
3. Click the dropdown next to the search results
4. Select "iPhone & iPad Apps"
5. Click Get or the cloud download icon
6. The app will install to your Applications folder

Method 2: From Your Purchase History

1. Open App Store → Click your name (bottom left)
2. Go to Account Settings
3. Scroll to "iPhone & iPad Apps"
4. Find Harvest Point Mobile and click download

Running the App

Once installed, launch Harvest Point Mobile like any Mac app:

• Find it in your Applications folder
• Use Spotlight (Cmd + Space) and search "Harvest Point"
• Add to your Dock for quick access

Window and Display Options

Right-click the app in your Dock and select Options to access:

• Actual Size - iPhone screen size (good for testing)
• Double Size - 2x scale for easier viewing
• Fit to Window - Fills your Mac window

You can also resize the window manually by dragging the corners.

Using Touch Features with Mouse/Trackpad

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use your Mac keyboard for faster navigation:

• Tab - Move between fields
• Return - Submit forms, confirm actions
• Escape - Go back, dismiss dialogs
• Cmd + C / Cmd + V - Copy and paste
• Arrow keys - Navigate lists

Features That Work Differently

Barcode Scanning

If your Mac has a camera, you can use it for barcode scanning. Position the barcode in front of your Mac's camera. For better results:

• Ensure good lighting
• Hold the barcode 6-12 inches from the camera
• Consider a USB barcode scanner for high-volume work

USB Barcode Scanners

For office/packing shed use, USB barcode scanners work seamlessly:

• Plug in any USB HID barcode scanner
• Scanners act as keyboard input
• Scanned barcodes automatically populate text fields

Printing

Printing from the Mac version uses your Mac's print system:

• Network printers configured on your Mac work automatically
• Bluetooth printers may need to be paired in Mac System Preferences
• USB-connected label printers work via Mac printer drivers

Location Services

GPS features work with your Mac's location services. Grant permission when prompted for features like:

• Field/block location tagging
• Route tracking for hauling
• Geofencing for time tracking

Best Practices for Office Use

Multi-Monitor Setup

Run Harvest Point Mobile on a secondary monitor while using web reports on your primary display.

Data Entry Workstation

The Mac version excels for:

• Entering historical harvest data
• Order processing and fulfillment
• Training new employees
• Inventory reconciliation

Pair with Web Interface

Use the Mac mobile app alongside the web interface (harvestpoint.app) for the ultimate farm management workstation.

Troubleshooting

App Not Showing in App Store

• Ensure you're searching in "iPhone & iPad Apps" category
• Check that your Mac has Apple Silicon (About This Mac → Chip)
• Sign in with the same Apple ID as your iOS purchases

App Crashes on Launch

• Update to the latest macOS version
• Delete and reinstall the app
• Restart your Mac

Camera/Scanning Not Working

• Grant camera permission in System Preferences → Privacy & Security → Camera
• Ensure no other app is using the camera