What hardware is required to use VanillaPOS?
What hardware is required to use VanillaPOS?
VanillaPOS works on:
Stripe S700 (handheld device)
Integrated terminal; no cellular out-of-the-box (Wi-Fi required); better for countertop or full-service environments.
Stripe M2 with Android or iOS mobile
Smaller device paired with tablets or phones; better for mobile or distributed environments.
Android Tablet app with M2
Android or iOS Mobile Standalone w/ Tap-to-Pay
Peripheral support includes barcode scanners, receipt printers (e.g., Epson, Star Micronics), and preferred encasements from BossTab.
How can I add a printer or card reader to my point-of-sale device?
How can I add a printer or card reader to my point-of-sale device?
Connecting compatible bluetooth devices such as printers and card readers to your VanillaPOS device is a simple process:
Visit the settings screen on your device by pressing the gear icon located on the Home screen
In the Devices area, search for your device - if you do not see it, press the 'Discover Reader and Printer' icon/text in blue (located in the upper right hand corner of the section)
Once your device is displayed in the list of devices, press the 'CONNECT' button to the right of it
Once connected, your device will be shown with a green check to the left of the device information, as well as a 'DISCONNECT' button to the right.
Can I print or scan barcodes for products?
Can I print or scan barcodes for products?
Yes. VanillaPOS can:
Generate UPC barcodes for each product
Print barcodes for labeling
Support barcode scanning via camera or hardware scanners
Can the same device be reused at different locations?
Can the same device be reused at different locations?
Absolutely. Devices can be reassigned across locations, which supports product group assignment and location-specific provisioning.
Do you offer bulk setup services?
Do you offer bulk setup services?
Yes. We support bulk menu and store provisioning. Simply send us an Excel/CSV with products, prices, and store groupings, and we’ll batch-upload and assign menus to the correct devices.
What Devices work with Vanilla POS & Tap to Pay?
What Devices work with Vanilla POS & Tap to Pay?
Most devices support Tap to Pay when using VanillaPOS - for a complete list and further details, please refer to this article