Start with your POS software
Ask the software provider to confirm the exact terminal model, Android image and application version. A familiar touchscreen does not establish compatibility. Check installation, licensing, offline trading and recovery before deciding to replace a Windows till.
- doneConfirm supported Android versions and required Google services.
- doneCheck scanner input, printer SDKs and cash-drawer control.
- doneTest refunds, receipts and recovery after power or network loss.
- doneKeep the existing system until the replacement workflow passes acceptance tests.
NOVA 1000: a wide screen and a separate customer display
NOVA 1000 combines a 15.6-inch Full HD operator display with a separate 10.1-inch customer screen. The supplier brochure lists Android 14, an RK3576 octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. It suits evaluation where product menus need space and customers need to see order information. A separate receipt printer is required. Independent content on the second display depends on the application and integration.
Olivetti NOVA 1000
View the product specifications or download the PDF info sheet.
TAO: a compact terminal with receipt printing
TAO combines a tiltable 10.1-inch touchscreen and an integrated receipt printer in a 244 x 200 mm footprint. The supplier brochure lists Android 12, an RK3399 processor and 4 GB RAM. Storage is 32 GB standard with a 64 GB option; confirm the ordered configuration. Check paper requirements and printing through the actual POS application rather than relying on a printer self-test.
Olivetti TAO
View the product specifications or download the PDF info sheet.
Payments and device management need their own validation
NOVA includes NFC hardware, but contactless payment acceptance needs a supported payment application, acquirer approval and validation for the intended country. A separate payment terminal may be appropriate. For either POS model, check the proposed management platform on the actual supplied image: app deployment, remote support and update control should be demonstrated rather than assumed.
- doneAgree security-patch cadence and support lifecycle in writing.
- doneConfirm management licensing and remote-support permissions.
- doneTest enrolment, application updates and factory-reset recovery.
- doneConfirm the UK/Ireland power supply, accessories and lead time on quotation.
Build evidence through a pilot
Choose a representative counter and record the current workflow before testing. Measure receipt-print success, recovery time and staff feedback using the same tasks before and during the pilot. Record the application, configuration, test period and limitations alongside the results. Explore the retail and café use cases below for counter layouts and integration requirements.
Common questions
Can Android POS replace a Windows till?expand_more
Only when the POS application and integrations support the change. A Windows application does not automatically run on Android; confirm the migration with its provider.
Does an Android POS terminal include POS software?expand_more
Hardware and application licensing are separate unless the quotation explicitly includes both. Confirm licences, payment services, management tools and peripherals.
Which Olivetti model has an integrated printer?expand_more
TAO has an integrated receipt printer. NOVA 1000 uses a separate printer and provides a larger operator display plus a separate customer display.