Card Reader Connection Issue

Summary

Stripe M2 Card reader not connecting to the Otter POS terminal? Follow this guide to troubleshoot the issue and reconnect the device.

 


 

Instruction

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Card Reader troubleshooting walkthrough

  • Unpair the reader from the Bluetooth settings on the tablet or terminal.
  • Go to the home screen of your device (leave the Otter app).
  • Go to the device [Settings].
  • Tap on the [Bluetooth] settings.
  • Select the card reader and choose [Remove].
  • Connect the card reader to a power source.
    • Each tablet/terminal pairs with one card reader at a time
    • The card reader should charge at least 75%(showing three green lights when the button is pressed)
  • Verify the card reader's charge status by ensuring
there are at least 3 green lights illuminated on the device.
InfoResetting a Card ReaderReset card reader

Reset the M2 card reader by inserting a paperclip into the small hole near the charging port and pressing down.

This action will initiate a reset of the card reader. 
 

 


FAQ's

  • Stripe card reader supports Google Pay & Apple Pay
  • Stripe M2 Battery life is up to 2 hours when unplugged 

 

 

 

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