Kitchen Display System Setup
Replace paper tickets with a digital kitchen display. Orders appear on screen instantly and route to the right station automatically.
Requirements
- A tablet or monitor in your kitchen
- Internet connection
- At least one POS terminal configured
Setting Up Your KDS
- Log in to your dashboard
- Go to All Apps > Settings > Kitchen Display
- Click Add Station
- Name your station (e.g., "Grill", "Cold Station", "Bar")
- Assign menu categories to each station
- For example, assign "Burgers" and "Steaks" to the Grill station
- Assign "Salads" and "Desserts" to the Cold Station
Connecting a Display
On the device you want to use as a kitchen display:
- Open a web browser
- Go to app.smatyx.com/kds
- Log in with your credentials
- Select the station this display belongs to
Order Flow
When an order is placed through the POS or self-ordering:
- Items are automatically routed to the correct station
- Each station only sees the items assigned to it
- Kitchen staff tap items to mark them as in progress
- When all items are ready, they tap Complete
- The POS is notified that the order is ready to serve
Tips for Kitchen Efficiency
- Mount tablets at eye level for easy viewing
- Use a screen brightness that's visible in bright kitchen lighting
- Set up sound alerts for new orders
- Review the Average Prep Time report weekly to identify bottlenecks