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Choose the right station role

Last updated 2026-08-071 min read

Understand POS, Kiosk, KDS, Customer Display, Operations Board, and Table Order Kiosk roles.

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Choose the package by what the device does in the restaurant. Filenames and admin labels remain role-specific even when station components are shared internally.

Station roles

RolePrimary purpose
POS / Store EdgeMain sales terminal and local setup anchor
KioskStandalone guest self-service ordering
KDSKitchen ticket routing, preparation, ready, bump, and recall
Customer DisplayGuest-safe order and status view without unnecessary personal data
Operations BoardStaff tasks, operational issues, offers, and approvals
Table Order KioskGuest ordering tied to an assigned table

Verify after pairing

Confirm the displayed role, store and station name, available actions, heartbeat, and connection to the anchor. Test the smallest safe workflow for that role: a test ticket for KDS, a sample order for Kiosk, or a status change for Customer Display.

A Digital Signage screen is for scheduled menu boards and scenes, not kiosk shopping. A Customer Display is not a staff KDS. If the wrong experience opens, correct the device assignment or reinstall the proper role package instead of sharing credentials across roles.