Square POS on PC

The Square magstripe and chip card readers are compatible with most Apple iOS and Android devices running the latest software versions.

We don’t currently support:

• BlackBerry devices
• Windows devices
• Non-mobile devices, such as laptop and desktop computers
• Unreleased or beta software versions for your device
• Amazon Kindle devices

Apple iOS Device Compatibility

Your Apple device needs to be running the latest iOS version. We currently support the following devices:

Note: iPad (1st generation) isn’t supported because it doesn’t upgrade to the latest version of Apple iOS.

Android Device Compatibility

We work hard to support as many Android devices as possible! Supported Android devices have the following specifications:

• Google Android 4.0 or higher
• A 3.5mm headset jack with microphone (audio jack adaptors are not supported)
• Location services enabled
• Access to Google Play

Note: If you plan to connect your Android device to supported hardware, make sure your device supports USB OTG (On-The-Go).

Supported Android Devices

Below, you’ll find a list of the most popular, supported Android devices for the Square magstripe and the Square chip card reader.

If you’ve ordered a Square contactless and chip card reader, make sure your device is supported, as they differ from the list below.