Is it possible to use two Android tablets (one facing the customer) and a Square Reader?

[DanJ_AU]

I have an Android tablet that I was going to 3D print a stand for (using a Square Reader - 2nd generation for payment handling), and I saw how the Square Register has a second customer-facing screen that displays the total and takes payment, and allows them to specify how they want to receive a receipt. I'm wondering if it's possible to re-create this with two Android tablets (or one Android tablet and one Android phone), one facing the sales person, and one facing the customer; with a Square Reader handling the payment? I found a link to an old post that suggested there was a beta app for it on iOS, but it now redirects to a post about using a Square Terminal as the second screen and payment device, and that's not what I want, not yet anyway.

[Laurie_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @DanJ_AU, welcome to the Square Community! 👋

Thanks for doing some research before posting! You’re correct—currently, we don’t support the ability to convert a second tablet into a customer-facing display screen. The closest options available are connecting a Square Terminal to your Point of Sale device or switching to a fully self-serve payment setup with Square Kiosk.

The 2nd Generation Square Stand for iPad features a swivel design that’s perfect for this exact use case. If you're planning to 3D print a custom stand for your Android device, I’d suggest incorporating a swivel element or mounting the stand to a moving arm. This would allow you to easily turn the tablet to the customer once the payment flow begins.

In the meantime, if you have any other questions as you get set up, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help!