The VanillaPOS Home screen is consistent across mobile phones, tablets and S700 devices, ensuring a seamless user experience no matter what hardware you’re using, and can always be accessed from other screens via the home icon in the upper left hand corner.
Home Screen Sections & Features
Location & Device Information
Location Name: Shown at the top under the company icon.
Address: The full address of the active store location is displayed.
Device Name: Located near the bottom of the screen.
Date & Time
Located at the top-right corner, this section shows the current time and date, which is helpful for managing shift timing and reconciling daily totals.
Sales Summary
Just below the location details, you’ll see:
Total Sales: The full amount processed through the device that day.
Total Tips: All tips received through the terminal for that day.
Please Note: This section updates live as sales are completed.
Action Buttons
The main screen includes quick access tiles for core functions:
Charge
Start a new transaction to accept payments from a customer.
Products
Browse and select items from your catalog to add to a sale.
Transactions
View a list of all transactions processed on the device. Useful for verifying past payments.
Refunds
Initiate refunds on completed transactions, either in full or in part.
Additional Options
Settings
Tap this icon to access your VanillaPOS settings, including connected device management, transaction settings and location details. Learn more about the VanillaPOS settings section here
Switch User
Tap this icon to log out and let another team member log in.
End of Day Settle
When you’re closing out for the day, tap this button to settle all transactions and generate end-of-day reporting data.