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. 

Lightspeed Restaurant (K Series) POS app is only supported on Apple devices using iOS 14 or higher.

Optimize your workflows and get the most out of Lightspeed's features by using supported hardware and keeping your software up to date.

Purchasing hardware

If you would like to purchase hardware from us, please email your Account Manager directly or contact the Sales department at sales@lightspeedhq.com. Alternatively, you can contact us. If you choose to buy your hardware elsewhere, we encourage you to purchase the supported models listed in this article.

Apple Devices

For a list of Apple devices that are compatible with iOS / iPadOS 14 or higher, please see the tables below.

iPhones

iPads / iPods

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
• Cash drawers
• Payment terminals

Barcode scanners

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

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

	Model	Specifications and connection type	Help content
SNBC (beta)
	Lightspeed Kitchen Printer (SNBC BTP-M300)	Dot Matrix Printer LAN	Setting up the Lightspeed Kitchen Printer
Epson
	TM-T10	Thermal printer LAN WLAN Bluetooth	Setting up a receipt printer
	TM-T20II TM-T20 III	Thermal printer LAN	Setting up a receipt printer
	TM-m30II-NT TM-m30 (not USB compatible)	Thermal printer USB LAN WLAN Bluetooth	Setting up the Epson TM-m30II
	TMU-220 TM-U220B	Thermal printer LAN WLAN	Setting up the Epson TM-U220B printer
	TM-T70	Thermal printer LAN WLAN	Setting up a receipt printer
	TM-P80	Mobile printer WLAN	Setting up a receipt printer
	TM-82II	Thermal printer LAN	Setting up a receipt printer
	TM-T88V (VI)	Thermal printer LAN WLAN Bluetooth	Setting up a receipt printer
	FP90III Fiscal printer (Italy)	Thermal printer LAN	Setting up a receipt printer
Seiko
	Seiko MP-B20	Bluetooth	Setting up the Seiko MP-B20 mobile printer
	Seiko RP-D10	LAN Bluetooth	Setting up a receipt printer
Bixolon
	SRP-275III LAN	LAN	Setting up the Bixolon SRP-275III
	SPP-R300  (portable printer)	WLAN	Setting up a receipt printer
Star Micronics
	Star TSP 100	USB LAN Bluetooth	Setting up a receipt printer
	Star TSP100III  Star TSP100IV	LAN	Setting up a receipt printer
	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

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

Network Accessories

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

	Model	Details	Function
IgniteNet
	Gateway AC1200	Type: Router/Gateway Brand: IgniteNet SKU: GW-AC1200-US	IgniteNet's Gateway AC1200 can operate either as a stand-alone wireless gateway router or as a coordinated, cloud-managed gateway, easily meeting the requirements of any installation. 5-gigabit ethernet ports allow you to fully utilize your bandwidth.
UniFi
	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.

Cash drawers

Lightspeed Restaurant supports the cash drawers listed below:

	Model	Specifications	Help content
Safescan
	Safescan LD 3336	Has microswitch compatible with the setting: "Lock order screen when cash drawer opens" found in POS configurations.	Quick connect for all cash drawer models
APG
	APG Minota	16" x 16"	Quick connect for all cash drawer models

Payment terminals

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

	Model	Specifications	Help content
Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone P400+ (Europe, USA, Canada)	EMV-enabled terminal LAN connection Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Verifone P400+ with Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone e280 (USA)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Verifone e280 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
	Castles S1F2 (Europe)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection Supports Pay at Table	Setting up the Castles S1F2 with Lightspeed Payments
	Verifone e285 (USA, Australia)	EMV-enabled terminal Wi-Fi connection	Setting up the Verifone e285 with Lightspeed Payments

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

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
  PaymentSense
  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
  CCV
  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
  SIX
  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
  SumUp Air (EMEA, APAC)	Bluetooth connection
  SumUp Card Reader (EMEA, APAC)	Bluetooth connection

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