--- title: "Light/Dark Themes | SpotOn Serve" canonical: "https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/2204958721/Light%2FDark%20Themes%20%7C%20SpotOn%20Serve" format: markdown --- ## **Overview** SpotOn Serve supports **Light and Dark display themes**, allowing restaurants to customize the visual appearance of their handheld devices. **Dark Mode is now available and is set as the default theme** for SpotOn Serve. This theme can help reduce screen glare and improve visibility in dim restaurant environments. Themes can be changed at the **Station level in the Back of House (BOH)** and will apply to the selected Serve devices after users log out and log back in. --- **Quick Links** > Macro (toc) --- ## **Step-by-Step Instructions** ### Dark Mode View on SpotOn Serve Dark Mode updates the interface of the SpotOn Serve handheld to a **darker color scheme**, which may help improve readability and reduce eye strain during service. --- ## **FAQs** **Why didn’t the theme change immediately on the device?** After changing the theme in the BOH, users must **log out and log back into the Serve handheld** for the new theme to apply. **Can different Serve stations use different themes?** Yes. Themes are configured **per station**, allowing different Serve devices to use different display themes if needed. --- ## **Troubleshooting** - If the theme does not update, ensure the **user has fully logged out and logged back in** to the device. - Confirm the correct **Serve Station was updated in BOH → Stations**. - If the issue persists, **restart the handheld device and log back in**. --- ## **Related Articles** - [Station Types Settings | SpotOn Restaurant BOH](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/719028349/Station+Types+Settings+%7C+SpotOn+Restaurant+BOH) - [Enhanced Menu Flow | SpotOn Serve](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/2228387859/Enhanced+Menu+Flow+%7C+SpotOn+Serve) - [Auto Coursing | SpotOn Serve](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/2474934454/Auto+Coursing+%7C+SpotOn+Serve) - [Table Layout Screen | SpotOn Serve](https://help.spoton.com/space/SK/2340291274/Table+Layout+Screen+%7C+SpotOn+Serve)