Within this article is a list of recommended hardware to use with Lightspeed Restaurant POS that lets you optimize your workflows and get the most out of Lightspeed's features. This hardware includes tested and supported payment terminals, barcode scanners, cash drawers, network accessories, as well as receipt and kitchen printers. If you would like to set up this hardware yourself, you can follow along with step-by-step instructions by clicking on the relevant links listed beside the piece of hardware you are trying to set up.

• Lightspeed Restaurant (K Series) Back Office is designed, built, and tested to function on multiple web browsers and operating systems. For best results, we recommend using the latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. 
• The Lightspeed Restaurant (K Series) POS app requires a supported Apple device running iPadOS or iOS 17 or higher.

Lightspeed only provides support for the hardware listed in this article. If your hardware isn't included in our list of supported hardware, please contact the hardware manufacturer for setup and configuration instructions. 

Purchasing hardware

You can purchase supported hardware directly from Lightspeed. Our online stores are customized for each region and only stock items that have been tested and verified by Lightspeed. If you choose to buy your hardware elsewhere, we encourage you to purchase the supported models listed in this article.

• Australia & New Zealand: https://store.lightspeedhq.com.au/
• Europe: https://store.lightspeedhq.nl/
• UK: https://store.lightspeedhq.co.uk/
• North America: https://store.lightspeedhq.ca/

Apple devices

Lightspeed Restaurant uses Apple iPads and iPhones for managing customer orders. To install the latest version of the Restaurant POS app, your device must be running iPadOS or iOS 17 or higher. For help updating your OS, see Apple Support.

If an existing Lightspeed Restaurant device can't update to iPadOS or iOS 17, we recommend upgrading to a newer iPad or iPhone. Doing so will ensure you receive our latest app updates, including new features and bug fixes.

iPads

The following iPads support the minimum requirement of iPadOS 17:

• iPad: 10th generation, 9th generation, 8th generation, 7th generation, and 6th generation
• iPad mini: 6th generation and 5th generation
• iPad Air: M2 models, 5th generation, 4th generation, and 3rd generation
• iPad Pro (13-inch): M4 model
• iPad Pro (12.9-inch): 6th generation, 5th generation, 4th generation, 3rd generation, and 2nd generation
• iPad Pro (11-inch): M4 model, 4th generation, 3rd generation, 2nd generation, and 1st generation
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch): Released in 2017

iPhones

The following iPhones support the minimum requirement of iOS 17:

• iPhone 15: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13: iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12: iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Pro Max
• iPhone SE: iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation
• iPhone XS: iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR

Supported hardware

Supported hardware refers to devices that have been officially tested and with which the Lightspeed Restaurant app has been designed to work. For these devices, we provide full technical support and software updates to ensure that the devices continue functioning with Lightspeed Restaurant as intended.

Table of contents

• Barcode scanners
• Receipt printers
• Label printers
• Network accessories
• Physical cash drawers
• Payment terminals
• Kitchen display system
• Order display screen

Barcode scanners

Scanners connect to your iOS device with Bluetooth to read barcodes and QR codes. We support the following models.

Socket mobile

	Model	Connection type	Help content
	SocketScan S740 2D	Bluetooth	Barcode scanner setup
	Socket CHS 7Ci (barcode only)	Bluetooth	7Ci Quick Connect
	Socket CHS 7Qi (barcode only)	Bluetooth	7Qi Quick Connect

Receipt printers

See the table below for a list of printers that are tested and compatible with Lightspeed Restaurant. Note: We recommend using printers with a LAN connection to support a sturdy and reliable connection. Should you choose to purchase a Bluetooth or USB printer, be aware that they can only be linked to a single iPad at a time.

SNBC

Beta

Epson

Seiko

Bixolon

Star Micronics

	Model	Connection type	Help content
	Star TSP 100	USB LAN	Star TSP100/TSP143 IV printer setup
	Star TSP100III  Star TSP100IV	USB LAN Wi-Fi	Star TSP100/TSP143 IV printer setup
	Star TSP650 II BT Star TSP650 III BT	Bluetooth	Setting up a receipt printer
	Star mC-Print3	USB LAN	Setting up the Star mC-Print3 USB Setting up the Star mC-Print3 LAN

Label printers

The Zebra ZD410 is not interchangeable with the Epson TM-L90. The ZD410 prints scannable labels for use with a barcode scanner and is best used for labelling retail or take-home items (such as cakes in tins, bottled sauces, or pre-packaged meals). The TM-L90 prints sticky labels used to identify ordered items and cannot print barcodes or QR codes. 

Zebra

	Model	Connection type	Help content
	ZD410	LAN	Setting up the ZD410 label printer

Network hardware

We offer a variety of networking hardware to best support a secure local network for your devices.

Zyxel

IgniteNet

UniFi

	Model	Connection type	Help content
	UniFi Security Gateway	Type: Gateway Brand: Ubiquiti SKU: USG	A security gateway is a checkpoint that keeps unauthorized traffic from accessing your local network. The UniFi Security Gateway combines reliable security features with high‑performance routing technology in a cost-effective unit.
	UniFi AC Pro AP	Type: Access point (indoors) Brand: Ubiquiti SKU: UAP-AC-PRO	The UniFi AC Pro is an indoor antenna that acts as an access point. It is connected via ethernet cable to your router and strengthens the Wi-Fi signal where it is installed. An access point is recommended, not as a range extender, but as a signal amplifier for large business environments requiring a robust internet connection.
	UniFi Mesh AC	Type: Access point (outdoors) Brand: Ubiquiti SKU: UAP-AC-M-US	The UniFi Mesh AC is an outdoor antenna that acts as an access point for outdoor environments. It is connected via ethernet cable to your router and strengthens the Wi-Fi signal where it is installed. An access point is recommended, not as a range extender, but as a signal amplifier for large business environments requiring a robust internet connection.
	UniFi Switch: 8/16/24/48 ports	Type: Switch Brand: Ubiquiti	Use a multi-port gigabit switch if you need to physically connect devices to your network using ethernet cables and require more ports than what's already on your router. There are switch models able to support as many as 48 ports.

Physical cash drawers

Lightspeed Restaurant supports the physical cash drawers listed below. To learn how to set up a cash drawer in Lightspeed Back Office, please refer to About cash drawers.

	Model	Specifications	Help content
	Safescan LD 3336 (EMEA)	Has microswitch compatible with the setting: "Lock order screen when cash drawer opens" found in POS configurations.	Setting up your cash drawer
	APG Minota (NOAM)	16" x 16" RJ12 cable	Setting up your cash drawer
	Lightspeed Branded VPOS (APAC)	RJ12 cable	Setting up your cash drawer

Payment terminals

Lightspeed Payments will provide you with encrypted card readers and payment terminals compatible with their services.

Lightspeed Payments

	Model	Connection type	Help content
	Verifone P400+ (Europe, USA, Canada)	EMV-enabled terminal LAN connection Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Verifone P400+ with Lightspeed Payments
	Smart Terminal (Europe, USA, Canada, Australia)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Smart Terminal with Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone V400m (Europe, Canada)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table	Setting up the Verifone V400m with Lightspeed Payments
	Smart Terminal with Printer (Europe)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table	Setting up the Smart Terminal with Printer for Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone e285 (USA, Australia)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection	Verifone e285 Plus setup for Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone e280 (USA)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Verifone e280 with Lightspeed Payments

Kitchen display system

The Lightspeed Kitchen Display System (KDS) shows orders on a separate iPad, replacing kitchen printers and saving paper. It helps track preparation time and lets staff interact with the system to update item statuses.

	Help content
	About the Lightspeed Kitchen Display System

Order display screen

The Lightspeed Order Display Screen (ODS) shows customers their order status and updates automatically as orders are managed in the Restaurant app or KDS. An Apple TV (4th gen or newer) and a TV or monitor connected via HDMI are required to set up the ODS.

	Help content
	About Lightspeed Order Display Screen

Compatible hardware

Compatible hardware refers to devices that may not have been specifically tested but are expected to work based on our technical specifications. As such, we try to support this hardware as much as possible, but our documentation or support staff may be limited when working with these devices. Compatible hardware may require additional steps, troubleshooting, or assistance from the manufacturer to get them working as expected.

Table of contents

• Receipt printers
• Label printers
• Payment terminals

Receipt printers

See the table below for a list of compatible printers with Lightspeed Restaurant. Note: We recommend using printers with a LAN connection to support a sturdy and reliable connection. Should you choose to purchase a Bluetooth or USB printer, be aware that they can only be linked to a single iPad at a time.

Label printers

The Epson TM-L90 is not interchangeable with the Zebra ZD410. The TM-L90 is exclusively used for printing production dockets, which are adhesive slips that can be attached to ordered items for identification purposes. It cannot print scannable labels with QR codes or barcodes.

Epson

Payment terminals and card swipers

Third-party payment processors will provide you with encrypted card readers and payment terminals compatible with their services.

Lightspeed Support can assist with the integration between third-party payment terminals and Lightspeed Restaurant. For troubleshooting issues with the terminal itself, contact your payment service provider.

Select from the options below to see lists of supported terminals from third-party payment processors.

• Model	Specifications
  Desk 3500 (UK)	LAN connection Supports Pay at Table
  Move 5000 (UK)	LAN connection Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table
  iWL252 (UK)	LAN connection Supports Pay at Table
  iWL258 (UK)	Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table
  iCT250 (UK)	LAN connection Supports Pay at Table
  PAX A920 (UK)	Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table
  PAX A80 (UK)	LAN connection Supports Pay at Table

• Model	Specifications
  Verifone VX820 (Switzerland)	LAN connection
  Verifone VX680 (Switzerland)	Wi-Fi connection
  PAX terminals (Switzerland)	The following PAX terminals are not supported: S920 D20 S300 Q30

• Model	Specifications
  Yomani Touch XR (Switzerland)	LAN connection
  Yomani XR Pinpad (Switzerland)	LAN connection
  Desk 3500 Compact (Switzerland)	LAN connection
  Move 3500 Mobile (Switzerland)	Wi-Fi connection
  Lane 5000 (Switzerland)	LAN connection
  Yoximo Mobile Flex (Switzerland)	Wi-Fi connection
  Yoximo Mobile Pinpad (Switzerland)	Wi-Fi connection

• Model	Specifications
  SumUp Air (EMEA, APAC)	Bluetooth connection
  SumUp Card Reader (EMEA, APAC)	Bluetooth connection

• Model	Specifications
  V200c (France)	LAN connection
  P200 (France)	LAN connection Wi-Fi connection
  VX20 (France)	LAN connection
  VX520c (France)	LAN connection
  V240m (France)	Wi-Fi connection
  VX675 (France)	LAN connection Wi-Fi connection

• Model	Specifications
  Zettle Reader (EMEA)	Bluetooth connection
  Zettle Reader 2 (EMEA)	Bluetooth connection