Release notes for the Aloha Cloud POS restaurant and hospitality software product.

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Minimum Version: 6.1.1.60100598
GA Version: 6.16.0.61600738
Pilot Version: 7.0.0.70000771

Requires ACBO version: — Indicates the feature has a dependency on a specific Back Office version.

Release information for Connected Payments customers:

What is changing? CAPK is a key used in EMV card systems for Offline Data Authentication (ODA). The CAPK file is used in the authentication of EMV card transactions, regardless of whether the transaction is processed online or offline. The prior CAPK will lapse in June, 2025.

What you can expect: NCR Voyix regularly updates payment terminal EMV files to remain in compliance with the card brands and new payment processor mandates. CAPK updates for customers with Connected Payments and Aloha Cloud have been certified and will be applied with Aloha Cloud releases.

Version 7.0

January 19, 2026

• Introducing one-behind routing: Aloha Cloud now supports one-behind routing to streamline kitchen operations. For different order modes (dine-in, takeout and more), enabled in Aloha Cloud Back Office, the One-Behind Routing feature enables each item to appear on the kitchen display system (KDS) when you enter the next item in the order. If the item is the last in the order, it appears when you apply payment or manual send. (ACP-12856). Requires ACBO version: v25.6. For more information, refer to "Defining store information"

• Using Cash Calculator: Aloha Cloud now supports a new 'Use Calculator' option in the POS that allows you to calculate the total cash by entering bills and coins. The system automatically calculates and displays the total dollar amount. You can choose to apply or cancel the calculated amount across all screens where a dollar value is required. This feature helps to declare tips, calculate total cash in the drawer at the end of a shift, and perform cash maintenance using pay-in/pay-out. This enhancement streamlines cash reconciliation, reduces manual errors, and improves overall user experience. (ACP-16822). For more information, refer to "Performing pay ins and pay outs", "Starting and ending a shift".

• Enhancing POS Messages: Aloha Cloud allows you to create, schedule, and send targeted messages to employees at clock-in, which remain visible until a designated expiration date. Messages can be customized based on job codes, store locations, and timeframes to reach specific employee groups. Employees with the appropriate permissions can access the POS messages screen in the Back Office. For example, a store manager logs into the Back Office and sets up a message for cashiers by specifying the relevant job code, store, and timeframe. This functionality ensures that all relevant staff receive important updates at the start of their shift. This functionality enhances team communication, ensures the staff receive timely updates at the start of their shifts. Note that Admin users have read-only access to the POS Messages screen. (ACP-15415). Requires ACBO version: v25.6. For more information, refer to Configuring POS Messages.

• Hiding default modifiers in kitchen: Aloha Cloud now allows you to hide default modifiers for items sent to the kitchen display system (KDS) and the kitchen chit. You can enable this feature in the Back Office; however, any modifications like adding or removing a default modifier still appear on the KDS. This allows the kitchen staff to focus on exceptions, improve clarity, and save time. This feature helps restaurants to streamline operations and reduce paper usage. (ACP-14627). Requires ACBO version: v25.6. For more information, refer to Configuring modifier settings.

• Enhancing Tip Configuration Screen: Aloha Cloud now allows you to customize tip suggestions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) and the customer facing display (CFD). Through an enhanced tip configuration screen, you can now define personalized thresholds, choose between fixed dollar amounts or percentage-based tips. Enabling the 'Suggested Tips' option displays both percentage and fixed amount tips, while enabling the 'Mix Tip Percentage Threshold' lets you define a threshold that determines whether the system shows fixed, or percentage tips based on the guest check total. If the amount is below the threshold, the fixed tip options are displayed on the checkout screen; if it's above, percentage-based tips are shown. Disabling both options displays only 'No tip' and 'Specify an amount'. This enhancement provides potential for increased tips, ultimately affecting both customer satisfaction and restaurant revenue. (ACP-11661). For more information, refer to "Configuring POS Device Settings".

• Supporting Loyalty sign-up and Reward redemption on CFD screen: Aloha Cloud now enables Consumer Marketing reward redemptions directly from the customer-facing display (CFD), when configured in Back Office. Existing customers can easily retrieve their loyalty rewards by entering their phone number on the CFD screen. For new customers without a loyalty account, the system prompts account creation automatically using the provided phone number or gives them the option to sign up instantly, based on the loyalty program configured. This feature allows Customers to benefit from the flexibility to complete any checkout, payment, loyalty assignment, or sign-up process from the CFD device, ensuring a fast and seamless guest experience. This convenience encourages repeat visits by making it easy to earn and redeem rewards. (ACP-11239 & ACP-5063). For more information, refer to "Redeeming Loyalty Rewards using CFD".

• Supporting tip recognition on CFD: Aloha Cloud now supports displaying an animated GIF on the customer facing display (CFD). You can easily upload these images, in GIF format, through the Image Manager screen in the Back Office. When a customer offers a tip amount, the animated GIF appears on the tip screen to convey appreciation. This feature encourages customer generosity, fosters loyalty, and helps restaurants create a more dynamic and welcoming environment. (ACP-15391). Requires ACBO version: v25.6. For more information, refer to "Uploading tip animation image"