# How do I set up my Terminal device?

Before you can start accepting card payments, you need to configure your SUNMI device and connect it to a card reader. This guide walks you through the full setup.

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## Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Open the **Settings** app on your SUNMI device.
2. Tap **Network & internet**.
3. Enable Wi-Fi and select your network.

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## Step 2: Set the correct date and time

An incorrect date or time can cause payment errors. Make sure this is accurate before you start.

1. Open the **Settings** app.
2. Tap **System**, then **Date & time**.
3. Set the date and time to match the current local time.

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## Step 3: Enable Bluetooth and NFC

This step applies to SUNMI V2S devices with a built-in NFC reader. You can identify an NFC-capable device by the tap icon near the top of the device.

1. Open the **Settings** app.
2. Tap **Connected devices**, then **Connection preferences**.
3. Tap **NFC** and turn the toggle on.
4. Tap **Bluetooth** and turn the toggle on.

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## Step 4: Connect a card reader

Oddle Terminal supports two card reader options.

### Option A: NFC reader (SUNMI V2S only)

The built-in NFC reader is the simplest option — no extra hardware needed.

1. Open the Oddle Terminal app and go to **Settings**.
2. Tap **Reader**.
3. Select **Use NFC reader on this device**.

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### Option B: Wisepad3 via Bluetooth

1. Open the Oddle Terminal app and go to **Settings**.
2. Tap **Reader**.
3. Select **Via Bluetooth**. The app will scan for nearby devices.
4. Tap your Wisepad3 once it appears in the list.

### Option C: Wisepad3 via USB

1. Open the Oddle Terminal app and go to **Settings**.
2. Tap **Reader**.
3. Select **Via USB**. The app will scan for nearby devices.
4. Connect the SUNMI device to the Wisepad3 using a USB cable.
5. Tap your Wisepad3 once it appears in the list.

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## Troubleshooting NFC connection errors

If you see any of the following errors when connecting to the NFC reader, follow the steps below:

* `Could not connect to Stripe. Please retry.`
* `ATTESTATION_FAILURE: This reader is no longer supported.`
* `API_CONNECTION_ERROR (null)`

To resolve these errors:

1. Open **Settings** on your SUNMI device.
2. Tap **Apps and Notifications**.
3. Find and tap **Oddle Terminal**.
4. Tap **Storage and Cache**, then select **Clear Storage**.
5. Confirm by tapping **Yes**.
6. Reopen the Oddle Terminal app.

If you still need a new device code to reconnect the NFC reader, contact our support team at [help.oddle.me](http://help.oddle.me/).


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