The Benefits of Fixed to Mobile POS

The next generation of POS checkout is here, and I’m not talking about self-checkout kiosks or completely wireless mobile tablets.

I’m talking about a perfectly designed fixed-to-mobile POS solution, which can provide your business or organization with a variety of benefits.

What is a Fixed to Mobile POS Solution?

A fixed to mobile POS solution is a POS station comprised of a handheld device or tablet, paired with a cradle, which then casts content onto a touchscreen monitor.

Customers can process payments on the handheld device or tablet, and employees can remove the handheld device or tablet and walk around the retail store.

Peripherals like receipt printers and cash drawers are paired with the cradle and monitor, and the handheld device or tablet often includes an integrated 2D barcode scanner which can be used to add items to a shopping cart.

Here are some reasons to consider a fixed to mobile POS stack for your biz or org.

Fixed to Mobile POS Provide Your Employees with Flexibility

Do you remember those huge POS PCs from the 80s and 90s? I’m talking about this guy here:

For many years this legacy POS solution graced the check-out counters of every retail store. These big ol’ stacks ran on basic OS, and had ancient peripheral devices to match. And cloud-based software was definitely out of the question.

As we fast forward to 2025, we now see that businesses and organizations want to upgrade their legacy stacks with new and practical solutions. Businesses don’t just want their employees sitting around at cash wrap stations; they want them engaged with customers throughout the different sections of their stores.

Fixed-to-mobile POS systems are the perfect upgrade for any modern businesses or organization. Employees can now remove a handheld device or tablet, and then perform a variety of tasks like line-busting, inventory cycle-counting, and accepting payments on-the-fly. 

Customers are no longer tied to a static POS cash wrap area; the entire store becomes available for discussing products and trends. Employees also have the ability to upsell different products and services.

In addition, fixed to mobile POS stacks can be easily reconfigured for different store layouts, pop-up events, or for different businesses like personal trainers, tattoo artists, or home improvement services that operate on-the-fly. 

And speaking of on-the-fly…

Fixed to Mobile POS Can Provide Card Payments On-the-Fly

This is a no-brainer.

Why wouldn’t your biz or org want to have the ability to accept payments anywhere?

This solution is possible with a fixed to mobile POS stack. For example, you can use an ELO M60 mobile computer, paired with an ELO EM10 Docking Station and M60 Cradle, paired with any sized ELO touchscreen monitor.

Your ELO M60 mobile computer functions as a certified EMV card reader, accepting traditional EMV and MSR payments, as well as other SoftPOS payments like NFC and Apple Pay.

Accepting card payments on-the-fly allows your business or organization to capture every bit of revenue possible. There’s no need to corral customers back to a long line full of people; instead your employees can bring the payment reader directly to the customer!

In addition, PCI compliance is available for Android OS, as well as for Windows devices thanks to an integration from FelixPay.

Are you interested in finding out more details on SoftPOS solutions? Check out this great blog post for more details.

Fixed to Mobile POS Can Help with Line Busting, Buy Online Pick Up in Store, and Many Other Omni-Channel Retail Strategies

Omni-channel isn’t just a term thrown around by though leaders and consultants.

It’s a very real idea that successful businesses and organizations are utilizing to maximize their revenue stream.

Omni-channel strategies include buying online through a URL or app, Buy Online and Pick Up In-Store (BOPIS), Curbside Pickup, and Endless Aisle purchasing.

Want to find out how an Endless Aisle solution can help you grow sales? Check out this blog post for more details.

A fixed to mobile POS solution is crucial for implementing any type of omni-channel strategy. Mobile devices can be used for curbside pickups, and then paired back to cradles to create stationary checkout stations.

Rugged tablets can be used to show customers out-of-stock items, and to accept payment on-site for those out-of-stock items that will now be shipped directly to a customer’s home.

Ae you dealing with a long line of disgruntled customers? Mobile devices or tablets can also be used for line-busting on-the-fly; your employees can remove the device or tablet and start checking out customers and accepting payments right away.

Check out this video from ELO Touch to see how legacy retailer JC Penney adapted a fixed to mobile solution to refresh their outdated POS stacks and boost their sales.

What Are the Next Steps?

It’s never been easier to implement a fixed to mobile POS solution for your business or organization, however you should still consult with an experienced IT integrator like PLS as part of the refresh process.

There’s a variety of different OEMs with great hardware options, like ELO Touch, HP Retail, and Zebra Technologies.

Our team can review your project and make recommendations that will fit with any type of budget.

Please reach out to our sales team here to start talking about your next project!