Set up BBPOS Chipper 2X BT
Learn how to set up the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT.
Note
This reader is no longer available for purchase. If you’re getting started with Stripe Terminal, we recommend viewing our current reader offerings.
The BBPOS Chipper 2X BT is a handheld reader for use with mobile applications. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) or USB (Android only) to connect to the Stripe Terminal SDK on a mobile device.
This reader is compatible with iOS, Android, and React Native SDKs. To view the reader’s parts and features, see the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT product sheet.
Turn the reader on and off 
You can turn on the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT reader by pressing and releasing the power button. The status light turns on to indicate power. The reader waits for a connection for five minutes before turning off.
When the reader connects to a device running your app, its status light shines steady blue. If inactive for more than 30 seconds, it enters standby mode to conserve power, and the status light begins flashing at 5-second intervals. The reader stays connected to your iOS or Android device while in standby and automatically exits standby mode when you resume activity.
The reader automatically turns off after 10 hours of inactivity. You can turn the reader off manually by pressing and holding the power button until the status light goes out. You don’t need to turn off the reader to conserve power.
Note
With typical usage, you only need to fully charge the reader once per day.
Status light
When you turn on the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT, the LED located beside the power button shows the reader’s current status.
| Light | Meaning |
|---|---|
| None | The reader is off. |
| Flashing blue every second | The reader is on and ready to connect to a device. (Will turn off after 5 min.) |
| Multicolored flashing | The reader has been discovered using Bluetooth Proximity or USB (Android only) and is ready to connect. |
| Steady blue | The reader is connected to a device. |
| Flashing blue every 5 seconds | The reader is in standby mode. (Will remain in standby indefinitely.) |
| Alternating red and magenta | The reader is charging. |
| Flashing red | The reader’s battery is low. |
| Rapidly flashing blue and orange | The reader has finished installing a software update. If the reader is unresponsive after the update completes, restart the reader by turning it off and on. |
Charge the reader
To charge the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT, use the included cable or a micro USB cable.
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