Task Modes

BestBuy Canada Task Modes

Bypass Mode

This mode is faster than normal mode on restocks if you're running 24/7.It basically pre-carts the product that you are running for.

Setting up tasks:

Select the "Bypass" option from the Mode dropdown.

Bypass Mode Task Setup

Safe Mode

This mode should be used for drops. It uses a safer checkout process that goes through all the steps.

Setting up tasks:

Select the "Safe" option from the Mode dropdown.

Safe Mode Task Setup

In-Store Mode

This mode should be run for products that are only available for In-Store pickup.

Setting up tasks:

Select the "In-Store" option from the Mode dropdown.

  • It uses the Billing Zip Code in your profile to monitor

  • It monitors the 5 closest stores to your Zip Code

  • It uses the card on your profile to pay the item online, so make sure to use a valid card

In-Store Mode Task Setup

Monitor/Receiver Mode

This mode is used to monitor a specific SKU and as soon as the item restocks or is available, the Receiver tasks with the same SKU automatically start the checkout process. We recommend using this mode for restocks.

Setting up tasks:

Select the "Monitor" option from the Mode dropdown. Run 1 monitor task per SKU.

Monitor Mode Task Setup

Select the "Receiver" option from the mode dropdown. You can run as many receiver tasks as you'd like. As soon as the monitor tasks with a SKU picks up a product, the receiver task with the same SKU will attempt to add the product to cart and checkout.

Receiver Mode Task Setup

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