We finally have the option to use QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale on a tablet. Microsoft Surface® Pro is specifically designed to work with QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 18.0. This article provides answers to your frequently asked questions about this feature.
Can I use my Microsoft Surface® Pro as a server if I am on multi-user mode?
Although MS Surface Pro can be used as a server when you are on a wireless environment, the recommended setup for multi-user mode is a hardwired computer and Surface Pro as a client workstation.
How do I install QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 18.0 on my Surface Pro?
The steps for installing QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 18.0 on Microsoft Surface® Pro and regular desktop computer are the same.
Can I use my Microsoft Surface® Pro on older versions of POS?
No. Currently Microsoft Surface
Pro has been tested to work only on QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 18.0.
What version of Microsoft Surface® Pro do I need to work with POS?
Pro 3 and 4 have been tested to work with QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 18.0. Note that while POS may work on any tablet that runs on Windows 10 and meets other system requirements, we have only tested POS functionalities on Microsoft Surface
Pro.