thread Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices? in Archived Discussions (Read Only)

Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

0623 — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:12:05 GMT

Do I need multiple readers for multiple devices or can I move the reader from device to device?

Can I add the app to two different devices, and move the reader between them, for the same acct?

ChefSparkles — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:37:25 GMT

Can I add the app to two different devices, and move the reader between them, for the same acct?

Re: Can I add the app to two different devices, and move the reader between them, for the same acct?

VanKalkerFarms — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 04:21:35 GMT

You can have the app on as many devices as you want. Between iPads and iPhones, we have ten different devices we could use at any time.

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

Spenser — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:43:07 GMT

You can move them from device to device!

All of our readers are universal so they are not linked to any particular account, nor do they store any of your personal information. So long as you're signed into the app with your account, the payments will be sent to the right place!

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

Lovelylola — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:34:01 GMT

I work at a salon, and there are two of us that use square. I want to get the chip reader, but wondered about this. You say as long as you're logged into the app, it will get deposited into the right account... But if we are working at the same time, and both our apps are open.... Will that screw up? Or as you go through the check out process, is that when it figures out who's account it will go to?

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

Spenser — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 22:00:08 GMT

Are you both using separate phones/tablet, or sharing one? If you're sharing one, the device can only be logged into one account at a time. You would have to sign out of the app and login with your account information when you need to to take a payment.

If you each have your own phone/tablet you would each be signed into the app separately, and to pass the reader to each other without issue. Hope that helps clarify!

Same reader for multiple accounts?

btobiassen — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:03:11 GMT

This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Same reader for multiple accounts?

Can I use the same reader for two different accounts?

Re: can I use the same reader for multiple accouns

VanKalkerFarms — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:36:13 GMT

Yes, you can. The readers are just "dumb" devices that only know what account to use when connected to your logged in phone or tablet.

-B

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

kenb — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:37:11 GMT

So, if I have two devices working sideby side with the same account, will the reader work for both of them?

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

Russell — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:56:35 GMT

Hi @kenb - You can use a reader with multiple devices or accounts at different times. Since it connects via Bluetooth, the Contactless + Chip Card reader can only pair with one device at a time.

Think of it like a Bluetooth speaker - you can use it with multiple devices, but you can only play songs from the device with which it's paired. To use the Contactless + Chip Card reader with more than one device, you will need to unpair from one device and then pair to the next.

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

dunkbeauty — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:13:30 GMT

How do you unpair and pair to a new device? I am working between a Samsung Note and Galaxy Tab A. Do you have to go through the whole setup process each time if you switch between 2 deivices?

dunkbeauty

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

VanKalkerFarms — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:30:04 GMT

moving/adding a new device, all you have to do is download Square POS app and then login in and Square will automatically download your POS layout and items and everything from the Square Cloud servers so they will behave identically.

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

PKHG — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:08:11 GMT

The Bluetooth example of speakers you provided is a poor example of how square readers work. With Bluetooth speakers and other modern Bluetooth devices, multiple devices can be paired to the speaker and connect to the speaker without having to unpair the previous device. this is not the case with square readers.

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

Helen — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:44:06 GMT

@PKHG You're right, the chip card reader can only be linked to one device at a time. I can see how it would be very convenient to be able to link multiple readers to one device — I'll share your feedback with the Hardware team!

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

mfj — Fri, 18 May 2018 04:08:38 GMT

I have the same question. My family of three each has our own iphone to ring up sales from customers at our booth. Do we each need a reader for our iphones, or can we share only one reader?

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

VanKalkerFarms — Fri, 18 May 2018 10:52:45 GMT

if it is the plugin magnetic swipe reader you can easily share between, though it limits to only taking one payment at a time. with the Bluetooth model you also can share but every time you switch devices it is connected to you will need to re-pair it taking time which is usually a premium and not what you want to be wasting when trying to accept payments.

Re: Can I use one reader on multiple devices?

mfj — Fri, 18 May 2018 21:10:26 GMT

Thank you. That's very helpful.

Connect square chip reader on 2devices

Infused — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 16:16:36 GMT

This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Connect square chip reader on 2devices

How to connect 2ipads to chip reader ? I can seem to connect only one device.

Re: Connect square chip reader on 2devices

VanKalkerFarms — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:23:56 GMT

You can only connect the Readers on a one to one pairing. If you want to be able to process cards on 2 devices at the same time you need 2 readers.

square chip reader

ocbeekeeping — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 04:14:21 GMT

Can you connect (pair) the chip reader to more than one phone ? my partner and i work different days and want to share the reader....