Optimizing Mobile POS UI for Outdoor Booths
Practical tips for using Membrzs Market comfortably at outdoor markets and pop-ups.
A Note Before You Start
Membrzs Market does not currently have a dedicated "outdoor" or high-contrast display mode, adjustable button sizing, or a built-in glare-reduction setting — there's nothing to turn on in the app for this. What follows are general tips that work well with the app as it exists today, using settings your phone or tablet already provides.
1. Adjust Your Device's Display, Not the App's
Screen brightness, auto-lock timing, and adaptive/auto-brightness are all device-level settings, not Membrzs settings:
- iOS: Open Control Center and drag the brightness slider all the way up for outdoor use. Under Settings > Display & Brightness, consider turning off True Tone and Night Shift — both can dull or warm the screen in ways that make it harder to read in direct sun. Under Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, choose a longer timeout so the screen doesn't dim or lock mid-sale.
- Android: Pull down Quick Settings and raise brightness manually, or disable adaptive brightness if it's dimming the screen more than you'd like. Increase the screen timeout under Settings > Display.
2. Physical Accessories That Help
- A matte or anti-glare screen protector cuts down on reflections in direct sunlight more effectively than any software setting.
- A phone/tablet stand or mount with a small shade or awning keeps direct sun off the screen entirely, which does more for visibility than any brightness adjustment.
- A portable battery pack or car charger is worth having on hand — running the screen at full brightness for a full market day uses noticeably more battery than normal use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a way to make product tiles or buttons bigger?
Not currently — there's no adjustable UI scale or button-size setting in the app today.
Need additional help?
If you have questions, visit Membrzs Support or contact our team via the Contact page.