CloudWaitress
  • Overview
  • Getting Started
    • Hardware Requirements
    • 10-Minute Quickstart
    • Setup Your Menus
    • Configure Your Services
    • Customize Your Design
      • Hide Store Header Section (header image)
    • Managing Orders & Bookings
    • Promoting Your Store
  • How to Guides
    • Accepting Payments
      • 🔐Stripe+ Integrated Payments
        • Setup Integrated Stripe Payments
        • Using Stripe Integrated
        • Changing Bank Account / Debit Card Details Associated with an Express Account
      • Setup PayPal Payments
      • Setup Apple Pay with Checkout.com
      • Setup Stripe Payments
      • Set up Bancontact Payments
    • Adding Closed Hours
    • Adding Delivery Zones
    • Adding Staff Account
    • Bump Screen Technology
      • Mastering the Bump Screen
    • Cloudwaitress and Walletly
    • Design Customization - Advanced
      • Hide Store Header Section (image)
    • Examples of Dates & Times and their corresponding formats
    • Export/Import Menu Feature
    • How To Add Driver Tracking
    • How To Add SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
    • How To Change Weekly Reporting View
    • How to Create & Import a Menu Using a Spreadsheet
    • How to Enable Pre-Orders in CloudWaitress
    • How To Integrate Postmates with CloudWaitress
    • How To Integrate Walletly with CloudWaitress
    • How To Opt-Out of Google Hosted Fonts
    • How to Set Up Conditional Fees in CloudWaitress
    • How To Set Up Google Analytics Integration
    • How to Show/Hide Header Function
    • Link Directly to menu
    • Managing the Order Dashboard
    • Order Acknowledgement Feature
    • Pause Ordering Feature
    • Purchase A Domain Name
    • Set Maximum Orders Per Time Interval
    • Setup A Custom Domain
    • Setup An iOS & Android App
    • Setup Custom Checkout Fields
    • Setup Facebook Login
    • Setup Facebook Ordering
    • Setup Google OAuth Client ID
    • Uber Direct Setup Manual
    • Understanding Languages
      • How users can change languages on frontend
    • Understanding Printing
      • How to Set Up a Printer on Android
      • Printing - Windows Network Printing
      • Printing - Windows Shared Printing
      • Printing - API Key
      • Add a USB printer to Windows
      • Setup Split Printing
      • How to copy the printer API key
      • Setup Printing For Windows
  • Platform Information
    • Customer Accounts
    • Your Subscription & Billing
    • Special & New Features
      • Public Holiday Surcharge
      • Make Service Pop-Up Required
      • COVID-19 Discount for United Kingdom
      • Delayed Order Email Notification
  • Resellers
    • Overview
    • Getting Started
    • Documentation
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  • Stable Internet Connection
  • Computer or Tablet
  • Printers
  • Recommended Printers
  • Ideal Setup
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  1. Getting Started

Hardware Requirements

Learn what devices and printers you can use with our system. We also have a list of recommended devices

Hardware Requirements

Welcome to the CloudWaitress Hardware Requirements page. Having the right hardware setup is crucial for the smooth operation of your restaurant's online ordering system. Below are our updated recommendations for a seamless experience in 2024.

Stable Internet Connection

A stable internet connection is essential for our cloud-based system. Here are some tips:

  • Dedicated Internet: Use a dedicated Internet connection to ensure reliability.

  • Backup Connection: Keep a 5G mobile internet connection as a backup. In case of interruptions, use your phone in hotspot mode.

  • Primary 5G Connection: Consider exclusively using a 5G connection in areas with reliable mobile networks.

Firewall Settings: Ensure cloudwaitress.com is white-listed on your firewall to prevent connection issues.

Computer or Tablet

A device with internet access is essential to manage your online store and orders effectively. Tablets or larger devices are preferred, and we recommend a screen size of 9" or larger. While phone access is possible, it may be limiting.

Recommended Devices:

  • Android Tablets: Latest version of Android (compatibility from Android 1.5)

  • Windows Tablets/Computers: Windows 11 (Compatibility for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)

  • Linux: Requires NodeJS

Recommended Computers & Tablets

We highly recommend using an Android device or Windows tablet/computer. Windows provides the greatest flexibility and allows wireless order printing while using the order and table booking dashboard.

Worldwide Device Recommendations:

Brand
Model
Type
Notes

Lenovo

M10 Series

Android

Reliable, versatile, good for various tasks

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S7

Android

High performance, excellent display

Samsung

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Android

Affordable, lightweight

HP

Envy x2

Windows

Flexible, good battery life

Microsoft

Surface Pro 7

Windows

High performance, versatile

Microsoft

Surface Go 3

Windows

Portable, budget-friendly

Lenovo

Yoga Duet 7i

Windows

2-in-1, powerful and flexible

Chuwi

Hi10 X

Windows

Affordable, decent performance


Printers

Printers are optional but useful for managing orders. We highly recommend using a thermal receipt printer.

From Windows

You can print orders using any printer with drivers installed on a Windows PC. If you can print from an application like Word or Notepad, it's compatible with our service.

From Android

You can use any ESCPOS printer that is accessible via the network with an IP address (i.e., Ethernet, Wi-Fi) or connect via Bluetooth.

Recommended Printers

Branded Printers (from lowest to highest price):

  • PushPrinter PX-90 (Ethernet or Bluetooth)

  • Epson TM-T20 (USB or Ethernet)

  • Epson TM-M30 (Bluetooth)

  • Epson TM-T82-II-i (USB and Ethernet, supporting many connected devices)

Note: We do NOT recommend Star printers for use with Android. If you are looking to purchase a new printer, we suggest avoiding Star printers at this point in time.

Other Printers:

We do NOT recommend Star printers for use with Android. If you are looking to purchase a new printer, we suggest avoiding Star printers at this point in time.

  • Star Micronics TSP143 (Bluetooth, USB, or Wi-Fi)

For more detailed information and step-by-step guides, visit the following pages:

Ideal Setup


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I use a mobile phone for managing orders? A: Yes, but we recommend using a tablet or a larger device for a better experience.

Q: What should I do if my internet connection is unstable? A: Consider using a 5G mobile connection as a backup or exclusively if reliable.


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