Increase Size Of POS Category Buttons

In the standard Odoo POS view—especially in version 17—the category tiles on the home screen appear small and cluttered, making them hard to read or interact with, particularly on touchscreens. For businesses that rely on easy-to-navigate POS systems (like retail shops, cafes, or volunteer-run stores), the small tile size reduces efficiency and increases the chances of selection errors.

The Increase Size of POS Category Buttons feature solves this by:

1. Enlarging the POS category icons/buttons on the home screen.
2. Hiding individual products from the default POS view, allowing users to browse by categories only.
3. Prioritizing parent categories visually, helping users to quickly recognize and tap the desired section.
4. Ensuring larger, tap-friendly icons suitable for senior users and touch-heavy environments.

This design is ideal for businesses that do not rely on product search from the main screen and instead prefer clear, large, and accessible category navigation.

Example Use Case

A non-profit retail store staffed by senior volunteers runs a touchscreen POS. Users find it difficult to scroll through small category tiles or distinguish them from product thumbnails.

By enabling this feature:

1. The POS launches to a clean category-only screen.
2. The category buttons are larger and easier to tap.
3. Volunteers can quickly identify where to go (e.g., “Snacks,” “Beverages”) without getting lost in a full product catalog.

Key Benefits

1. Improved Accessibility – Ideal for older users or teams with limited tech exposure.
2. Faster Navigation – Focuses on category browsing rather than endless product scrolling.
3. Touchscreen Friendly – Enlarged buttons make tap-to-select easier and more reliable.
4. Cleaner UI – Reduces

Conclusion

The Increase Size of POS Category Buttons feature enhances the overall usability and accessibility of the POS interface by prioritizing a clean and simplified layout. By removing product clutter from the home screen and focusing on enlarged, easy-to-tap category buttons, this improvement supports faster navigation, especially for non-technical or senior users. This ensures a smoother checkout experience, reduces training time, and accommodates all users—including those in high-volume or volunteer-based environments—ultimately making Odoo POS more intuitive and inclusive.