--- title: "Restaurant Coaster Pagers: How They Work | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/restaurant-coaster-pagers-how-they-work-and-range-kenya description: "How restaurant coaster pagers work in Kenya: the transmitter, the pagers and the charging base, and what affects range." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/restaurant-coaster-pagers-how-they-work-and-range-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Customers wait at a table, not the counter. - No shouting numbers. - Faster table turns. Quick answer Staff press a number on the keypad, the customer's coaster flashes and vibrates, and they collect their order. Range depends on the model and the building. [Photo: Navy Medicine / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/rqdWlkRzerg) Why this matters now ## Every busy day without order is a day your reputation is built by the loudest person in the queue. ### If you wait - Crowds at the counter and arguments over who is next - Staff shouted at for the order - No idea where the time is lost ### What you get - Tickets, screens and pagers keep the order - Calm staff and calmer customers - Reports show the wait by hour and counter [Posiflex EK2432 POS Self-Service](/products/posiflex-ek2432-pos-self-service-mini-kiosk-49596 "Posiflex EK2432 POS Self-Service Mini Kiosk")[Retekess TD136 Wireless Calling](/products/retekess-td136-wireless-calling-display-receiver-improve-customer-service-10003006 "Retekess TD136 Wireless Calling Display Receiver | Improve Customer Service")[Retekess TD017 Touch Wireless](/products/retekess-td017-touch-wireless-call-button-10002979 "Retekess TD017 Touch Wireless Call Button") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Restaurant%20Coaster%20Pagers%3A%20How%20They%20Work.%20I%20want%20a%20queue%20system%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Customers wait at a table, not the counter. - No shouting numbers. - Faster table turns. - Fewer lost orders. ## Why it matters Counter service creates crowds around the pickup point. Pagers let customers sit and be called. - Customers wait at a table, not the counter. - No shouting numbers. - Faster table turns. - Fewer lost orders. ## What to check before you buy | Check | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Number of pagers | Enough for peak orders | | Range | Check indoor range for your building | | Charging base | Charges all pagers together | | Alerts | Light, vibration and sound | | Keypad | Number entry and clear | ## Available now at Qyvea These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. ## How to put it to a client Pitch pagers to restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food courts and clinics. Offer a starter set of 10 or 20 and add pagers later. **Tip**: Installers and resellers: ask us for a trade quote and we deliver the whole list to your site in one trip. ## Get a quote **When to call a professional**: Tell us your business and how many counters you run and we will quote the full setup, supplied, delivered and installed if you want it. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20restaurant%20coaster%20pagers). ## Frequently asked questions How many pagers do I need? Count your busiest hour of orders waiting to be served. How far do they work? It depends on the model and the building; check the specifications. Do they need charging? Yes, on the supplied base. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Access Control · Technology Explained What Is a Queue Management System? 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