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Connect Contactless and Chip Reader to iPad via Cable

dessertarizona — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:47:44 GMT

I have this reader (https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/chip-credit-card-reader-with-nfc) but it is connected via bluetooth to an iPad. It is always plugged in so it shouldn't go to sleep. But it keeps disconnecting from the iPad. I reconnect it, and it disconnects in a couple of days.

I know that the Square Stand has a hardware hub that can connect to this reader via a cable. Is there a way that I can do this to connect it to the iPad directly via a cable without the need of the stand?

Re: Connect Contactless and Chip Reader to iPad via Cable

Donnie-M — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:11:47 GMT

@dessertarizona I would do a search on that big ole retailer online for "

"Lightning Hub iPad Adapter, 6-in-1 Lightning to HDMI Digital AV Converter, TF & SD Card Reader, USB Camera Adapter, Power Delivery Compatible with iPhone, iPad and More USB Devices"

I have not tried this directly with the reader, but you should be able to usb the usb port to connect to the reader. I use it on a kds system to connect to a tv through HDMI to mirror the screen. This device will charge and power the ipad along with the hub if it is plugged in.

If you need a really mobile solution this would work.

Re: Connect Contactless and Chip Reader to iPad via Cable

dessertarizona — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:19:16 GMT

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you think it'd be able to charge the Square Contactless Chip Reader as well through the USB port of the hub?

Re: Connect Contactless and Chip Reader to iPad via Cable

dessertarizona — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:27:53 GMT

I have encountered this thread:

https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/Read-Only-Archive-Feature/Will-the-Square-USB-hub-work-without-Square-Stand/td-p/44572

Generally, using a Square Stand and the hub (https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/square-stand-power-adapter-usb) the chip reader can work wired. Various people have tried bypassing the Stand and have not successfully gotten the hub or other USB hub working/recognized.

I tried using an Apple Lightning USB3 camera (https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-USB3-Camera-Adapter/dp/B01F7KJDIM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FT84ENPEPNMB&keywords=apple+lightning+usb+camera+adapter&qid=1664245462&sprefix=apple+lightining+usb+camer%2Caps%2C477&sr=8-3) as well as a Sabrent Powered USB hub (https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Individual-Switches-Included-HB-UMP3/dp/B00TPMEOYM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=6AHBJZTI4F4K&keywords=sabrent+powered+usb+3.0+hub&qid=1664245517&sprefix=sabrent+po%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-4) but the chip card reader failed on being detected.

I don't think there's a direct way to connect the chip reader to an iPad and getting it recognized without the square stand and its hub.