Square Kiosk Lite
Self-service ordering that runs on Square Stand with a compatible iPad.- Runs on Square Stand with a compatible iPad
- Instant menu updates and real-time sales data
- Customers can enroll in Square Loyalty, earn points and redeem rewards at checkout
What you’ll need
Square Stand and a compatible iPad are sold separately. Requires a Square Plus or Premium subscription and a Kiosk Lite subscription for each device.Square Stand shown. Kiosk Lite runs on Square Stand with a compatible iPad.Buy directly from Square. See current pricing and full specifications on Square’s site.
Self-service ordering on an iPad you may already own
Square Kiosk Lite turns a Square Stand and a compatible iPad into a self-service ordering station. It suits a small counter where a full-size kiosk would not fit, or a shop that wants to try self-ordering before committing more floor space. Roots starts with the order journey: which items belong on the kiosk menu, how customers pick modifiers and where they collect the finished order.Stand at your counter during the rush and note where the line forms. The kiosk should be easy to reach without blocking pickup, and the pickup instructions on screen should match what your team actually does.Check the Stand, the iPad and the subscription first
Square sells Square Stand and compatible iPads separately, and Kiosk Lite needs its own subscription on Square Plus or Premium for each device. Confirm the Stand model against your iPad on Square’s page before you buy anything. Roots reviews that list with you so the hardware, the plan and the subscription line up before configuration begins.A shop that already uses Square Stand at the register should decide whether the kiosk gets its own Stand or shares one outside peak hours. A dedicated station is simpler for customers and for staff during a busy service.Keep the kiosk menu in step with the kitchen
Square describes Kiosk Lite as keeping the front and back of house in sync with instant menu updates and real-time sales data. That only helps when the menu itself is clean. Roots reviews item names, categories and modifiers so a first-time guest can order without asking for help, and so a sold-out item disappears from the kiosk when your team marks it.Practise with representative orders before launch: a simple item, an item with several modifiers and an order that goes to more than one preparation station. Agree who watches incoming kiosk orders and how the guest learns that the order is ready.Add Square Loyalty to the kiosk checkout
Square says diners can enroll in a Square Loyalty program, build up points and redeem eligible rewards at the kiosk during checkout, without help from staff. Roots sets up the earning rules and rewards with you, then checks the enrollment step on the kiosk so it reads clearly to a customer in a hurry.Decide what your team says when a customer asks about points at the counter. The answer should match what the kiosk shows, and a manager should know how to correct a missed visit or a reward applied by mistake.Compare Kiosk Lite with the 21.5-inch Square Kiosk
Kiosk Lite is the smaller option, built around an iPad. Square Kiosk is purpose-built hardware with a 21.5-inch screen and its own mounts, aimed at shops with heavier traffic. Some businesses begin with Kiosk Lite and add the larger kiosk later. Roots maps your counter, your volume and your menu before recommending either one.Buy the equipment and subscriptions directly from Square, where current pricing and compatibility are listed. Your Roots quote covers the agreed configuration, staff training and support work, and the first consultation is free.Square Kiosk Lite questions
Self-service ordering that runs on Square Stand with a compatible iPad.
Square Stand and a compatible iPad are sold separately. Requires a Square Plus or Premium subscription and a Kiosk Lite subscription for each device.
Kiosk Lite runs on Square Stand with a compatible iPad. Square sells both separately.
Yes. Square says diners can enroll in Square Loyalty, build up points and redeem eligible rewards at the kiosk during checkout.
Purchase directly from Square using the View & buy at Square link. Square’s page has current pricing, specifications and the available accessories.
Yes. Roots recommends devices, configures your setup and trains your team. Your consultation is free; request a quote for setup services.