Kitchen can be used with a display monitor, processor and bump bar. A processor is a mini-computer without a screen. A processor connects to your monitor screen and runs an operating system (OS) so users can access Lightspeed Kitchen. Along with a processor, a bump bar is also connected so staff may navigate and process orders. The Lightspeed Bumpbar is a customized, mini-keyboard specifically configured for use with Lightspeed Kitchen. 

There are two types of processors that Lightspeed supports: the Chromebit (for use in North America) and the Intel Stick (for use in Europe). This article focuses on how to set up a display monitor with a Chromebit processor and Bumpbar. 

About the Chromebit 

The Asus Chromebit is a portable, mini computer that runs a Chrome OS. The Chromebit enables an internet connection so you can run Lightspeed Kitchen on your display device. When connecting the Chromebit, you will also need to connect a mouse and keyboard for initial Kitchen account configuration. Once Lightspeed Kitchen is set up on your monitor via the Chromebit, you will then need to connect a Bumpbar for your kitchen staff to navigate and process orders. The Bumpbar is the preferred navigational tool for using Kitchen, but it is also possible to use a keyboard. See Using a keyboard as a bumpbar for more info.

Connecting the Chromebit to a monitor 

1. Remove the cap.
2. Plug the Chromebit into an HDMI port on the monitor or connect it via an HDMI cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to a power source and then connect the power jack into the Chromebit.

Connecting a mouse and keyboard to the Chromebit via Bluetooth

1. Using a wired mouse, click the gear icon to open the settings menu.
2. Click Bluetooth disabled > Enable Bluetooth. The computer will scan for devices.
3. Select the Bluetooth mouse you want to pair with the Chromebit. It will pair automatically.
4. Select the Bluetooth keyboard you want to pair with the Chromebit. A passcode will appear onscreen. Enter the passcode using the keyboard.

Connecting a mouse and keyboard to the Chromebit via USB 

1. Connect the USB hub into the USB port on the end of Chromebit.
2. Connect the USB hub power adapter to a power source and then connect the power jack into the USB hub.
3. Plug the mouse and/or keyboard into the USB hub via the USB ports.

Configuring Lightspeed Kitchen

1. Turn the monitor on.
2. Connect to your local WiFi network.
3. Open the Google Chrome browser and log in to your Google account.
4. To prevent screensavers from interrupting Lightspeed Kitchen, add the Keep Awake extension to your Chrome browser.
5. Navigate to the Lightspeed Kitchen login page according to if you use Cloud or a Liteserver.
• Cloud: [server name].posios.com/kitchen/.
• Liteserver: [IP address of your Liteserver]:8080/kitchen/.
6. Log in to your Lightspeed Kitchen account using the same login credentials as Lightspeed Manager

Create a Kitchen shortcut button

1. To the right of the browser web address, click the button with three dots signifying More.
2. Click More Tools.
3. Click Add to Shelf. A shortcut will be added to your shelf (Chrome’s app launcher).

Connecting a Bumpbar 

You may choose to use the Lightspeed Bumpbar to navigate within Lightspeed Kitchen. The Bumpbar is the preferred navigational tool for Kitchen when using a monitor, but you can also use a keyboard to perform bump bar actions. See Using a keyboard as a bump bar for more information.

To connect a Bumpbar:

1. Connect a USB hub into the USB port on the end of Chromebit.
2. Connect the USB hub power adapter to a power source and then connect the power jack into the USB hub.
3. Plug the Bumpbar into the USB hub.

What's next? 

Configure Kitchen app settings in the Restaurant Manager.

All set up? Learn how to navigate Lightspeed Kitchen and interact with tickets.