Supported Hardware for Square Stand
Connect your Square Stand with a compatible iPad and recommended hardware accessories to help run your business.
Square Stand and iPad Compatibility
Square Stand (2nd generation) is compatible with 10.2” and 10.5” iPads, including:
iPad (9th generation 2021)
iPad (8th generation 2020)
iPad (7th generation 2019)
iPad Air (3rd generation 2019)
iPad Pro 10.5”
Not sure which iPad you have? You can identify your iPad model on Apple’s Support site. Once you have identified your iPad's model, check Square's Hardware Compatibility.
Point of Sale Accessories
You can purchase compatible hardware accessories for your Square Stand from Square Shop. Square Stand supports a variety of accessory types, including:
Receipt printers
Kitchen printers
Cash drawers
Barcode scanners
USB Scale
See a full list of compatible hardware accessories.
Supported Square Hardware for Square Stand
Left: Square Reader (1st generation) with Dock for Square Reader (sold separately).
Right: Square Reader (2nd generation) with Bosstab Dock for Square Reader (sold separately).
Connecting a Square Reader to take payments at a distance is simple. Just plug the included USB cable (or optional Dock for Square Reader 1st generation) to the USB hub on the Square Stand. You can also pair Square Reader wirelessly using a BLE connection. Once the reader connects with your Square Stand, it will automatically activate during the checkout process of your next sale.
Features:
- Chip (EMV) cards
- Contactless cards
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Wireless
- Rechargeable battery
- Optional dock (sold separately via Square Shop)
Watch this video to learn how to connect the Square Stand and Reader.
Square Terminal is an all-in-one standalone product that can pair as a second customer-facing screen for the Square Stand. Square Terminal accepts all payment types: chip cards (EMV), contactless (NFC) cards,magstripe cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Simply pair the Terminal with the Stand via wireless connection, send a sale to the terminal, and allow your customer to complete the payment.
Features:
- Magstripe card
- Chip (EMV) card
- Contactless cards
- Magstripe card
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Wireless or Ethernet connection
- Rechargeable battery
- Second screen for distance customer use
- Standalone point of sale when not paired with Stand
- Receipt printer
Watch this video to learn more about connecting Square Terminal to your Stand.
Note: If using Square Terminal with Square Stand (2nd generation), we recommend disabling the Buyer-facing screen to make it easier to push payment to the Terminal. Do this by tapping More > Settings > Payment and toggling the default view to ‘All payment types.’ Learn more about identifying your Square Stand.
Purchase a Square Stand
Order a Square Stand and supported hardware accessories from Square Shop — iPad sold separately. You can also purchase a Square Stand Kit.