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📱 Adyen AMS1 Terminal Overview

The Adyen AMS1 is an all-in-one payment terminal designed to support fast, on-the-go payment journeys. It can be used handheld for mobile checkout and can also be used at a counter with the appropriate setup.

Updated over 2 months ago

✅ What the AMS1 Supports

💳 Payment types

  • Chip (EMV)

  • Contactless (NFC / tap)

  • Swipe (magstripe)

🔌 Connectivity options

  • Ethernet

  • Wi-Fi

  • Cellular (where enabled)

  • Bluetooth

🧩 Platform details

  • Android-based terminal (Android 10)

  • No built-in receipt printer


🛠️ Basic Troubleshooting (AMS1)

1) Terminal won’t turn on

  • Confirm the terminal is connected using the provided USB-C charging cable and region-specific power plug.

  • Try a different wall outlet.

  • Disconnect power for 30 seconds, then reconnect.


2) Screen is frozen, stuck, or unresponsive

  • Perform a full power restart:

    1. Unplug power

    2. Wait 30 seconds

    3. Plug back in

    4. Wait up to 3–5 minutes for boot

If the terminal was updating, allow extra time before restarting.


3) Terminal can’t connect / boarding fails

  • Check the connection method in use:

    • Wi-Fi: confirm Wi-Fi is enabled and connected to the correct network

    • Ethernet: reseat the cable and try another port (if available)

    • Cellular: move the terminal to an area with better signal or confirm cellular is enabled for your deployment


4) Payments failing intermittently

  • Confirm the terminal has stable internet access (Wi-Fi/Ethernet/cellular).

  • Restart the terminal and retry.

  • If the issue affects multiple terminals at the same location, check the local network.


📌 When to Escalate

Contact support if:

  • The terminal remains unusable after a power restart

  • The device repeatedly freezes or reboots

  • Multiple terminals show the same issue on the same network

Include:

  • Terminal model: AMS1

  • Serial number

  • Connection type (Wi-Fi / Ethernet / cellular)

  • What troubleshooting steps were already attempted

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