lightbulb What it's for
Because the KDS runs in any browser and each screen keeps its own station filter, you can stand a terminal at every prep area — the grill screen shows only grill dishes, the bar only drinks, and a Main Prep screen shows everything. Every station works its own rail at once.
settings Set it up (Admin)
- 1Create the Prep Stations you want to split screens by.
- 2Route items to those stations so each terminal has content.
- 3On each device, open the Orders screen and log in — no per-device setup.
outdoor_grill How the kitchen team uses it
- 1On each terminal, switch to KDS and pick the station(s) that screen should show.
- 2Each terminal keeps its own stations, view mode and density.
info Limits & good to know
- chevron_rightEach terminal’s station choice is per-browser-session — it isn’t synced between devices and resets on reload.
- chevron_rightNo limit on the number of terminals.
- chevron_rightPicking Main Prep makes that terminal show all items.
- chevron_rightA separate native PREP app exists for dedicated station hardware.