Can you use an iPad as a POS system?
Swap Clunky Terminals For an iPad That Works Hard
Yes, you can use an iPad as a POS system. With Savor Live, the setup is simple, cost effective, and fast to train. Your iPad becomes a cash register, a menu screen, and a reporting tool in one. Add a plugin credit card swiper and you are ready to take tap, chip, and swipe payments at the counter or on the go.
An iPad POS shines because it cuts hardware costs and reduces clutter. You get a clean counter, quick updates, and flexible placement. If the line gets long, pick up the iPad and take orders where the customers are. When the rush ends, dock it on a swivel and keep service steady.
Key Benefits
Lower upfront cost compared to legacy terminals
Easy staff training with a familiar touch screen
Fast setup with guided onboarding
Portable for line busting and curbside handoff
Clean counter with a small hardware footprint
Quick software updates for new features and fixes
The Plugin Credit Card Swiper
Pair your iPad with a certified credit card reader. Choose a plug in model for a solid connection or go Bluetooth if you need extra mobility. Readers support tap, chip, and swipe with built in encryption. This gives you fast transactions and fewer payment errors.
Why the Reader Matters
Tap to pay speeds checkout
Chip and swipe for older cards
Secure, encrypted transactions
Simple cables and mounts for tidy wiring
How to Use a POS System on iPad
Install the Savor Live app on your iPad, sign in, and connect the credit card reader. For best results, mount the iPad on a swivel that is bolted to the counter. This lets staff turn the screen for signatures or tips while keeping the device secure. When you are ready, contact the Savor Live team to complete onboarding and load your menu.
Quick Setup Steps
Install Savor Live on the iPad and sign in
Connect the credit card reader by cable or Bluetooth
Attach the iPad to a counter swivel mount
Add taxes, tips, and receipt settings
Load your menu, modifiers, and prices
Run a test sale to confirm everything
Best Practices
Keep the iPad charging during service
Use a sturdy case that covers corners
Place the reader where the tap target is obvious
Connect to a stable Wi Fi network
Add a receipt printer and cash drawer if needed
Can I Run a Business Off an iPad
With the Savor Live full service app, yes. You can ring up orders, track inventory, manage staff permissions, and see real time reports. You can also handle order ahead, curbside, loyalty, gift cards, and subscriptions from the same device. The result is a modern front counter that moves faster and tells you what is selling right now.
What You Can Manage
Menus, modifiers, discounts, and taxes
Inventory counts with low stock alerts
Loyalty rewards and gift balances
Online orders with pickup and delivery
Tips, shifts, and user roles
Sales dashboards by hour and item