Tablet compatible?

MPebc

Hi, I’ve tried looking in the community & google but not sure of the answer! Can Solo be used on a tablet? I’m not tech savvy but would have thought as Solo is app based it could be used on a tablet but I’ve read it can’t be. I don’t own a tablet so can’t check & don’t want to purchase one if it won’t work. Thanks in advance! 

Jared-Solo

G'day @MPebc, props for doing your research first!

You’re absolutely right to think that, since Solo is app-based, it should run on a tablet. And technically, it can, but there are a few things worth knowing before you decide to invest in one.

 

Solo’s not optimised for tablet-sized screens
You might find that some page layouts don’t scale properly or feel a bit clunky to navigate. It’s not built with tablets in mind, so it can make things a bit fiddly day to day.

 

You’ll still need a phone for some things
Logging in uses two-factor authentication, and one method of authentication available is SMS. If you wanted to use this method, so you'd still need your phone handy to get those one-time codes. Biometrics and 3rd party authentication apps can also be used, so this might not be a deal-breaker for you.

 

Tap to Pay likely won’t work
On the topic of deal-breakers, most tablets don’t have the right hardware for contactless payments, which means you’d miss out on Solo’s built-in Tap to Pay feature, one of our handiest tools for getting paid on the go. 

 

So in short: it can work, but the experience won’t be as smooth, and you might miss out on some of the features that make Solo shine.

 

Let us know if you’re tossing up between a few device options, I'd be happy to help weigh them up!