Odoo19 brings a major leap forward in its Point of Sale (POS) module, combining modern UI enhancements, AI-powered tools, smart IoT integrations, and restaurant-focused workflows. These updates aim to streamline daily operations, reduce manual work, and improve both customer experience and staff efficiency.
Below are the 8 standout features redefining POS in Odoo19.
🤖 1. AI Chatter Integration
Feature: Smarter Conversations at the Checkout
AI is now embedded directly into POS chatter, helping teams summarize conversations, extract key actions, and resolve queries faster.
- Instant Summaries: Staff quickly review updates without scrolling.
- Decision Support: Managers receive AI-curated insights for faster approvals.
- Knowledge Retention: Key discussions stored as structured notes.
🖨️ 2. IoT Smart Button for Preparation Printers
Feature: Smarter Control of Connected Devices
In Odoo18, preparation printer integration via the IoT Box was already available as a standard feature. Odoo19 enhances this by introducing a Smart Button view directly in POS settings, giving managers real-time visibility of all connected printers.
- Centralized Control: All IoT-connected printers appear in one consolidated view.
- Instant Actions: Managers can test, configure, or troubleshoot devices directly from the Smart Button.
- Operational Confidence: Ensures seamless routing of food, drinks, or warehouse orders without technical delays.
This shift transforms IoT integration from a background process (Odoo18) into an interactive control panel (Odoo19), making preparation printers easier to manage and far more transparent.
📦 3. Barcode Integration in Picking Operations
Feature: Faster and Error-Free Stock Handling
Barcode workflows are now enhanced in POS inventory picking for accuracy and speed.
- Error-Free Operations: Ensures correct product is picked.
- Streamlined Workflow: One interface for scanning & confirming.
- Time Efficiency: Auto-completion reduces manual searching.
🌙 4. Dark Mode in POS
Feature: A Sleek and Comfortable UI
A long-awaited feature — POS now includes Dark Mode for better readability and reduced eye strain.
- Modern UI: Professional, elegant design.
- User Comfort: Perfect for night-shift businesses.
- Energy Efficient: Especially useful on OLED screens.
🍽️ 6. Smarter Table & Order Management
Feature: Set Tables, Edit Orders, and Flexible Workflows
Restaurants benefit from improved table handling and order naming.
- Set Table: Available only before order placement.
- Edit Order Name: Adds clarity for staff.
- Organized Service: Easier dining management.
🍲 7. Course Option for Multi-Dish Orders
Feature: Structured Meal Serving
Restaurants can assign Starters, Mains, Desserts in POS for smooth meal progression.
- Assign Courses: Dishes grouped logically.
- Serving Sequence: Ensures proper dining flow.
- Better Experience: Enhances fine dining service.
🏷️ 8. Preset Dining Modes (Dine-In, Takeaway, Delivery)
Feature: Quick Order Type Selection
Cashiers can now select predefined service modes for every order.
- Easy Selection: Faster checkout process.
- Better Categorization: Sales segmented by order type.
- Improved Tracking: Simplifies reporting & analytics.
🎯 Conclusion
With AI support, IoT-powered printers, barcode-enabled stock moves, Dark Mode, smarter dashboards, and restaurant-focused tools, Odoo19 POS is more than just a sales system — it’s a complete retail & F&B management solution. These features ensure that businesses can operate faster, smarter, and with greater flexibility.
