Bistone HMS offers three different POS modes to adapt to your operational environment. By default, the system uses Normal POS designed for standard PCs with keyboard shortcuts and barcode scanner support.
You can switch between modes at any time. The setting is applied immediately after saving.
How to Change the POS Type
- Go to the Administration tab on the main menu.
- Click Settings.
- Navigate to POS -> POS Type.
- Select your desired POS mode from the dropdown list.
- Click OK to save the setting.
Available POS Modes
Normal POS
Default
- Ideal for standard desktop PCs with keyboard and mouse.
- Full support for keyboard hotkeys (shortcuts) to speed up order entry.
- Compatible with barcode scanners for fast product lookup.
- Compact interface suitable for high-volume order taking.
Touch POS
- Optimized for touch-screen PCs and Windows tablets.
- Features large, finger-friendly buttons - no keyboard required.
- Simplified layout designed for touch-based interaction.
- Ideal for fast-casual dining, bars, or mobile check-in kiosks.
Table POS
- Enables full restaurant table management directly inside Bistone HMS.
- After selecting this mode, a new module "Restaurant Management" appears on the Home main menu tab, containing two sections:
- Tables - Create, edit, and organize your restaurant tables.
- Table Report - View the number of bills, total amount, and average bill amount for each table or table type over a period of time.
- In the POS interface, you can select a table and start taking orders linked to that table, just like a dedicated restaurant POS.
- Perfect for hotels with on-site restaurants, cafes, or room service that require table-centric order taking.
Tip: If you want data to be shared across workstations, or if you want to transfer POS consumption to room reservations, you will need the Network Version or Cloud Version.