First, turn on the reader. Then, from your app, search for nearby Bluetooth-connected readers using the discoverReaders method. Connect to a reader · Reboot the connected reader

Turn on the Stripe Reader M2 by pressing and releasing the power button. The status LEDs turn on for 2 seconds and the reader beeps twice. Turn the reader on and off · Check the battery status

Smart readers run Stripe reader software to communicate directly with Stripe over the internet. Connecting your app to a smart reader requires three steps.