Auto-Ringing Menu Items When Starting a Table in NX Restaurant

NX Restaurant allows you to automatically ring a specific menu item when a table is opened in the POS. This feature is particularly useful for timed or fixed-charge items such as:

• Pool tables
• Room rentals
• Hourly activities or experiences

When a table is opened, the assigned item will be automatically added to the check—ensuring charges are not missed and improving operational consistency.

Use Case Example: Pool Tables

Let’s say your venue rents pool tables by the minute or hour. You can set up each pool table in the system so that when it’s opened, a timed menu item (configured to track per-minute use) is automatically added to the order. This eliminates manual entry and ensures the timer begins right away.

🎥 The video walkthrough in this article shows how to configure timed pool tables using this method.

How to Auto-Ring a Menu Item for a Table

Step 1: Configure the Timed Menu Item

First, create a Time-Based Menu Item (see the Setting Up Time-Based Items article):

• Go to: Configuration > Menus > Items
• Enable Time based item
• Set rounding preferences and price points

Step 2: Assign Auto-Ring Item to a Table

• Go to: Venue > Floor Plans > Tables
• Select or create the table (e.g., “Pool Table 1”)
• Scroll to the Auto-Ring Item setting
• Select the time-based menu item you want to auto-ring
• Click Save

Now, when this table is selected in the POS, the assigned item will ring automatically and—if it’s a timed item—begin timing immediately.

Additional Notes

• You can configure guest count prompts, default areas, and other table settings at the same time.
• The Auto-Ring feature works seamlessly with Timed Item Rounding and Price Points to ensure pricing is accurate.

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please contact your NX Support Partner for assistance.