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Android Device Setup Guide

Connect your Android POS devices to WaveTab and start taking orders in minutes

Quick Start

What you'll need

  • Android device running Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher
  • WiFi or mobile data connection
  • Your restaurant credentials from WaveTab dashboard

1. Install the App

Download APK

Download the latest WaveTab POS APK from your dashboard or use the link provided during onboarding.

# Install via ADB (for testing)

adb install wavetab-pos.apk

Note: For production use, install the app from your device management system or side-load the APK directly.

2. Configure Device

Initial Setup

  1. 1

    Open the WaveTab POS app

    Launch the app on your Android device

  2. 2

    Enter device credentials

    Find these in your WaveTab dashboard under Devices

    Device ID: DEVICE001

    Restaurant ID: (from dashboard)

    API Key: (from devices table)

  3. 3

    Tap "Connect"

    Device will fetch configuration and start heartbeat

3. Staff Login

After device configuration, staff members can log in using their PIN codes:

Manager PIN:1234
Waiter PIN:1111 or 2222

Configure staff PINs in your WaveTab dashboard under Staff Management

4. Test Your Setup

Place a Test Order

  1. Log in with staff PIN
  2. Browse menu and add items to cart
  3. Set table number
  4. Review order and submit
  5. Verify order appears in web dashboard

Success! Orders should sync to your dashboard at restaurant-excosystem.netlify.app/dashboard

Troubleshooting

Device can't connect to backend

Check:

  • Device has internet connection
  • Backend URL is correct in app settings
  • Environment variables set in Netlify
Staff PIN fails

Verify:

  • Device ID is correctly set
  • Restaurant ID matches backend
  • PIN is correct (check Staff Management in dashboard)
Orders not appearing in dashboard

Check:

  • Staff is logged in when submitting order
  • Restaurant ID matches
  • Review function logs for errors

Device Requirements

Software

  • • Android 8.0 or higher
  • • Google Mobile Services
  • • 2GB RAM minimum
  • • 500MB free storage

Network

  • • WiFi or mobile data
  • • Stable internet connection
  • • Access to payment APIs

Need Help?

Our support team is here to help you get set up