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Setting up Tap to Pay on your Android device, gives you the flexibility of a card reader on the same device you manage your salon. Take payments directly on your phone with Timely Payments
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Setting up Tap to Pay on your Android device
Pre-setup checklist
Before setting up Tap to Pay on your phone or tablet, please make sure:
1 You have downloaded the Timely Android app from Google Play
2 Your Timely Android app is up to date. Check out how to check for app updates on your Android device.
3 Your phone software must be up to date. Here is how to make sure your device is up to date.
4 Your phone must also have NFC capability and be switched on. NFC is located at the back of your phone, if your phone case is too thick, it can affect the card reader. How to turn on NFC
5 You must also have enabled TimelyPay if you haven’t turned this on yet, check this page out for a step-by-step guide.
Setting up Tap to Pay on your Android device
1 In your Timely Android App, click on the hamburger icon
2 Then tap on Setup
3 Now, tap on Your Business in the menu list and select TimelyPay
4 Tap on the Add Card Reader button
5 In the pop up screen, select Tap to Pay from the drop down, as your Card Reader type
6 Then name your Tap to Pay device in the Name Reader section
7 Finally, select the location that you want to use your device as your Tap to Pay card reader
8 It is important to allow any Android specific privileges that the Timely app will require
9 To confirm that Tap to Pay on your device is successful, you will seen a banner notifying you
Helpful Links
Taking payments with Tap to Pay on Android