Setting up the WisePad 3 terminal
When connected to the Retail POS app on iPad, the WisePad 3 terminal leverages the iPad internet connection for processing. This means that as long as the iPad has Wi-Fi or mobile coverage, the WisePad 3 terminal will be operational for payments.
Pairing the WisePad 3 terminal to an iPad
- Open the Retail POS app on iPad and tap the Menu icon (☰).
- Navigate to Settings > Hardware.
- In the Lightspeed Payments section, tap Connect to bluetooth terminal.
- From the Nearby Bluetooth Devices menu, select the WisePad 3 terminal that is displayed.
- Accept the Bluetooth Pairing Request by tapping Pair.
- The terminal has been successfully connected when Connected to WisePad 3 is displayed in the Lightspeed Payments section.
Minimum payment amount of $0.50 in local currency (USD, CAD) or £0.30 (UK) applies to all transactions.
Troubleshooting the WisePad3
If you are experiencing issues with the Bluetooth connection, you can reset the connection.
- On your iPad, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find the WisePad 3 terminal listed under My Devices.
- Tap on the i icon.
- Tap Forget This Device.
- Tap Forget Device.
- Repeat the steps in the Pairing the WisePad 3 terminal to an iPad section to reconnect your terminal to your iPad.
- In your Retail (X) app, navigate tap the Menu (☰) icon.
- Tap Online and hold for about 5 seconds, until the Support Menu appears.
- Tap Fix Login.
- On your WisePad3, locate the Reset button, at the bottom of the charger port inside of a circular hole.
- Use a pin or paper clip to press the button for 2 seconds.
- Release the button.
- In your Retail (X) app, navigate to Settings > Hardware.
- From Lightspeed Payments, see Connect to Bluetooth Terminal.
- On your iPad, navigate to Settings.
- Tap the Retail (X) app.
- Tap Location.
- Tap While Using the App.
Once you have completed these steps, the connection between your iPad and WisePad3 will have been reset.
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