KDS - mypreorder

Turn any Android tablet into a powerful kitchen display system with KDS by mypreorder — the KDS app built for hospitality. See online orders the instant they arrive, manage every stage of preparation, and keep your restaurant or cafe kitchen running smoothly — even without internet. REAL-TIME ORDER MANAGEMENT Orders from mypreorder appear instantly. Accept or reject with a single tap, then bump through Accepted → Preparing → Ready → Completed so your team always knows what's next. VIRTUAL PRINTER — CONNECT ANY POS WITHOUT AN INTEGRATION Your tablet acts as a network receipt printer. Any POS system that prints to a Star or Epson printer can send dockets straight to your KDS — no API, no middleware, no developer needed. Just add your tablet's IP as a printer in your POS and go. • Automatic network discovery (mDNS, Star UDP, Epson ENPC) • Docket Template Editor — teach the app your POS receipt layout • Star raster and ESC/POS text decoding with inline image support • Auto-accept, auto-print, and pass-through reprinting • Order de-duplication prevents double-ups • Virtual Printer orders sync across all KDS devices at your location • Display modes: auto, structured, raw, or hybrid • Modifier quantities and fulfilment type badges on Virtual Printer orders • Configurable protocol detection and timeout settings • Status indicator with at-a-glance Virtual Printer health monitoring Works with Lightspeed, Loyverse, Uniwell, and any ESC/POS-compatible point of sale. CONFIGURABLE BUMP MODES • Default — tap through each status stage • Two-tap — select, then complete • One-tap — instant complete with 5-second undo Long-press for granular status control regardless of mode. DOCKET PRINTING Print kitchen dockets to any ESC/POS thermal receipt printer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Supports Star Micronics, Epson, and generic printers in 58 mm and 80 mm widths. ORDER TIMERS & PRIORITY COLOURS Live elapsed or countdown timers on every order card. Headers shift green → orange → red as deadlines approach. Choose Relaxed, Standard, Urgent, or Custom presets with per-order-type overrides. ALL DAY ITEMS & CONSOLIDATED VIEW Track item totals across active orders with a persistent bottom bar. Open the Consolidated view to see every unique item aggregated by quantity across your board. ITEM & MODIFIER STYLING Colour-code items and highlight modifier keywords — "NO" in red, "ADD" in green, allergens in orange. One-tap presets or custom rules. REFUND & SEND TO POS Process full or partial refunds directly from the KDS. Send orders to your POS with one tap. LEAD TIMES & STORE STATUS Set pickup, delivery, and dine-in lead times on the fly. Toggle your store open or closed — syncs instantly to mypreorder. WORKS OFFLINE Full offline-first architecture. Orders display instantly without internet. PIN login works offline after first use. Changes sync automatically when connectivity returns. ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL Staff see a streamlined interface. Void and reject actions require a manager PIN. Settings lock for non-manager users. Full audit trail for every authorised action. DESIGNED FOR SPEED • Horizontal scrolling layout for quick scanning • Tap items to strike them off during prep • Recall completed or rejected orders instantly BUILT FOR ALL-DAY USE • Keep Screen Awake prevents dimming during service • Auto-start on boot • PIN-based login for fast staff changeovers • Real-time sync across every KDS device at your location • Push notifications for new orders • In-app update alerts ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Light, Dark, or Auto theme with content scaling • Sound alerts with volume control • Payment indicators, customer notes, delivery addresses • Built-in diagnostics and Virtual Printer capture logging • Responsive layout from phones to wall-mounted displays REQUIREMENTS • Android 8.0+ • Wi-Fi recommended • mypreorder merchant account Download KDS by mypreorder and give your kitchen the clarity it needs.