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Reader Guides

Browse reader-specific pages for Tap to Pay, Solo, Solo Lite, Air, 3G, and PIN+.

Use these pages when you need reader-specific details instead of the higher-level overview.

Reader Best fit Main connection model
Solo Standalone checkout and Cloud API Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth
Solo Lite App-paired mobile payments Bluetooth to phone or tablet
Tap to Pay No extra hardware On-device NFC
Air App-paired mobile payments Bluetooth to phone or tablet
3G Standalone mobile payments Built-in SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
PIN+ Paired mobile payments Bluetooth Low Energy or cable
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