{"id":12343,"date":"2015-10-09T11:49:24","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T11:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-42gears-site.pantheonsite.io\/?p=12343"},"modified":"2023-01-06T05:21:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T05:21:30","slug":"easy-way-to-convert-ipads-into-point-of-sale-pos-terminals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/pt-br\/blog\/easy-way-to-convert-ipads-into-point-of-sale-pos-terminals\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Way to Convert iPads into Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In many ways mobile technologies have enabled even the smallest retail businesses to have a customer centric service and set-up. Whether it is digital signage, kiosks, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals or any in-store multi-functional device, mobile devices provide a cost-effective and efficient platform for all.<\/p>\n

A conventional POS Terminal which includes a computer, POS software, scanner, debit\/credit card reader and printer, involves huge investment. However, now it can be replaced with a simple setup using an iPad and a POS application.<\/p>\n

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What are the advantages of using iPads as POS Terminals?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Cost effective (much cheaper than conventional POS)<\/li>\n
  2. Portable and flexible with wireless connectivity (WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth, NFC)<\/li>\n
  3. Requires less floor space<\/li>\n
  4. Looks modern and sleek<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How to build POS Terminal with iPad?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Get an iPad<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Get a credit card reader for processing credit card or debit card payments like Square<\/li>\n
    3. Download and install Square POS<\/a> app from App Store<\/li>\n
    4. Login to your Square Dashboard<\/a>. Create items that you want to sell with their unit price information. You can edit or import the items as well<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Once the iPad has been configured to run as a POS Terminal, you can place it on a stand for easy access and use by the cashier. However, because of in-built features and functionalities, installed applications and easy access to App Store in an iPad, it could be used for unintended purposes instead of being used as a POS Terminal.<\/p>\n

      Following issues can be foreseen with such a set-up:<\/p>\n