How do you choose a POS device for your business?
Countertop, mobile, or self-service: start with your daily workflow when choosing a device.
Start by understanding your point of sale
Where do your customers pay? A fixed checkout, tableside payments and field deliveries each call for different hardware. Consider your transaction volume during busy periods and how many people will use the device.
Plan your display and peripherals together
A large display may be a priority for a checkout using a product catalog, while portability may matter more to a field worker. List your needs, such as a barcode scanner, customer display, printer and cash drawer. Check whether optional features are included in the quote.
Check connectivity and software compatibility
Choose Wi-Fi, mobile network and Ethernet options to suit your business's infrastructure. Compatibility between your sales app, operating system and device version is just as important as the hardware.
Plan support after installation
Discuss setup, staff training and support alongside your device selection. Start by confirming the latest technical specifications and scope of service.
