Before You Begin Using the VP3350
The VP3350 should be charged four to six hours before the first use. After charging the device, follow the pairing
instructions below to use the device in BLE.
Note:
If the device is plugged into a host system via the USB cable, the unit will communicate via USB, even if it is still
connected to Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Pairing Instructions
In addition to the following instructions, see the section on iOS Connectivity for more information on using an iPad or
iPhone with the VP3350.
1. Enable the Bluetooth device search function on the host device (smart phone or tablet).
2. Make sure the VP3350 is charged or connected to a power source via USB.
a. When connected to a power source, the VP3350 automatically activates Bluetooth.
3. When not connected to a power source, press the VP3350’s power button to automatically activate
Bluetooth.
4. Find a Bluetooth device named
IDTECH-VP3350-XXXXX
on the host smart phone or tablet and select
Pair
.
5. Enter the password for pairing. The default password is
123456
.
6. Follow the payment transaction instructions provided by a compatible payment application maker to
complete a transaction.
The VP3350 will remain connected via Bluetooth to the host device indefinitely when powered via the USB cable. If
the unit is operating on battery power, it will go to sleep after 30 seconds of idling to extend battery life. To perform a
transaction again, press the power button to re-establish the Bluetooth connection.
When connecting to an iOS device, please install a compatible payment application and follow the instructions
provided by that application’s maker.
iOS Connectivity: BLE and VP3350
The VP3350 uses Bluetooth BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). BLE does not require users to first pair their devices
through the Bluetooth Settings in Apple iOS. If a payment application provider has enabled BLE scanning in their
application, Apple iOS scans and locates all BLE devices in range to automatically connect with the VP3350.
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Note: If the VP3350 is paired via the iOS Settings page, it will display
as a connected device but not function with a payment app.
Unlike other operating systems that detect BLE devices by MAC address, Apple does NOT allow users to specify
BLE devices this way for security reasons. Instead, after a device is selected by its “friendly” name, the Apple iOS
calculates a unique identifier to allow that device to connect directly.
The VP3350 has a default friendly name of
IDTECH-VP3350-XXXXX
.
