FAQ - BTMag
- 1 1. Which platforms are supported by BTMAG?
- 2 2. Which Android devices are supported by BTMAG?
- 3 3. Where can I get the SDK to BTMag?
- 4 4. How to run the BTMag PC demo software?
- 5 5. The reader can be paired on Android, but it fails to connect in the demo, what should I do to make it work?
- 6 6. When the BTMag or the phone/tablet is restarted, do I need to pair my phone or tablet with the BTMag again?
- 7 7. Does the BTMag support preamble and postamble?
- 8 8. What are the USB/HID & USB/KB modes mentioned in your document?
- 9 9. I tried to submit my app and received the following message from Apple,
- 10 10. My Android device asks for a PIN during Bluetooth pairing
1. Which platforms are supported by BTMAG?
The BTMag is a secure magnetic stripe reader that communicates with mobile devices on iOS and Android platforms through their Bluetooth interface. SDK is available for iOS and Android platforms. ID TECH also provides demo software for Windows PCs; however, customers will need to develop the driver as SDK for Windows PCs is not available. The source code of BTMag PC demo software is available upon request.
2. Which Android devices are supported by BTMAG?
A.BTMag supports Android devices with OS version 2.3 and above.
3. Where can I get the SDK to BTMag?
A. The SDK package is included in the evaluation kit. You may download the SDK from the ID TECH website by entering the password given by the ID TECH salesperson. Please note that the password is provided to customers who have purchased the evaluation kit directly from ID TECH. If the reader is purchased through a reseller or a distributor, please contact them for the SDK package.
4. How to run the BTMag PC demo software?
A.
Go to the [device and printer] to pair the BTMag with a Windows PC Note: The pairing process should be completed within 1 minute after powering on, otherwise, BTMag will enter sleep mode (Green and Blue LED will flash together.) If the BTMag enters the sleep mode, you can short press the power button to wake up the BTMag from the