Introducing Xilnex KDS 2.0
Xilnex KDS 2.0 is an advanced Kitchen Display System designed to help restaurants and kitchens stay organized and efficient. Built with the latest technology, it supports Android tablets, iPads, Windows PCs, and even smart TVs with web browsers. You can use a smart TV as a customer-facing display to show real-time order status or pickup readiness.
KDS 1.0 Sunset Notice
KDS 1.0 is being phased out as part of this upgrade. It will be removed from the portal moving forward.
Version Applicability
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KDS 1.0 will remain accessible only for COM versions below 12700.
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For COM versions 12700 and above, only KDS 2.0 will be available.
Xilnex KDS 2.0 is easy to set up, fully customizable to fit your kitchen workflow, and cost-effective for kitchens of any size.
Unique Selling Points
- Easy to set up and run—no complicated tools or expensive hardware needed.
- Works on any device: Android, iOS, Windows, or web browsers.
- Save costs by running with existing hardware.
- Tailor order display by kitchen stations or menu types.
- Built-in customer display mode for real-time queue status.
- No IT support needed—self-manage with stable and low-maintenance system.
- Available on App Store, Google Play, and Windows Store.
Key Features
No | Feature | Description |
1 | Multi-Device Support | Support more than 2 client devices for flexible kitchen setups. |
2 | Item Preparation Summary | View a summarized list of items to prepare |
3 | Bill / Item View | Toggle between full bill view or itemized view to suit your workflow. |
4 | Item Exclusion setup | Filter out non-kitchen items (E.g. Cups, lids, plastic bags) from the display. |
5 | Global Function Setup | Configure globe-level settings that apply across all devices. |
6 | Profile-Level setup | Assign unique profiles setup by your own preference to each KDS device for customized workflows. |
7 | Theme & Styling Options | Personalize font size, status colors, and switch between light or dark theme. |
8 | Customizable Customer Display | Set up display profiles with background images (GIF, JPG, JPEG), font size, font type, alignment, and color settings. |
9 | Auto Data Cleanup | Automatically removes unbump data to keep the KDS screen clean and optimized. |
Environment Setup
Order firing process
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