A 3rd Party Customer Display for Lightspeed Retail-X Users
Vextend Display for Lightspeed Extension
For other features to modify the Back Office features of Lightspeed Retail-X, check out our other extension, Vextend Office by searching in the Chrome Web Store.
Vextend Display is the new version of Vextend Sell. I had announced in 2022 that I would no longer support Vextend Sell after Google forced extensions to update to a new version code that runs extensions. However, I have decided to offer Vextend Display as a replacement as Lightspeed did not appear willing to provide a customer facing display for Desktop users on Lightspeed POS (Retail-X).
Find more information about the change and new extension at our website, www.vextend.com.
Change Summary
- All features EXCEPT the customer facing display have been removed from this version of the extension. Many were broken, and due to how they functioned, they were susceptible to breaking with any minor changes from Lightspeed. The customer facing display was/is the only feature that connected specifically to messages emitted by Lightspeed for the purpose of an extension, so we feel good that this will remain compatible as long as Lightspeed continues to offer these messages.
- The color scheme of the extension icon has changed to a golden yellow to reflect the new extension.
- This extension is no longer free. After a free 30 day trial, a message is shown on the customer display. The yearly subscription is $50/year USD for all registers using a single Lightspeed store domain (outlet). While the message will not require payment to continue to use, it would deter from the purpose of a customer facing screen. Learn more about why there is now a fee and how to get a free trial/subscribe at our website. We understand no business owner wants additional costs, but after reading our End of Life message we hope you can be polite and understand our reasoning (the alternative was we discontinue the software).
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I hope this extension can still serve your business's needs. It's been a bigger undertaking than planned to get this up and running, but I hope it can help small business owners like myself.
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How to download and manually install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Vextend Display for Lightspeed Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension file
Select and download the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Vextend Display for Lightspeed extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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