NFC tags are a type of technology that allow you to automate tasks that you do on a daily basis, such as turning on your lights or unlocking your door. By learning how to program NFC tags, you can make them easier and faster to do, saving you time and energy.
NFC tags are a convenient way to keep track of your activities and can be programmed to do specific tasks. They are also affordable, so you can use them for a variety of purposes.
Requirements For Programming An NFC Tag
NFC tags are a type of technology that allow you to easily and quickly connect with your devices. You need to meet certain requirements in order to use them, but as long as you have an NFC-enabled device, you’re good to go.
Once you have confirmed that you meet the minimum requirements, head onto the following section to start writing data to your NFC tag.
Writing Data To An NFC Tag Using Your Android Device
To program a NFC tag, you will need to download the free app called NFC Tag Programming. This app will allow you to write actions you want to take with your tag. The app is available on both Android and iOS devices.
To enable NFC on your device, open the Settings app and tap on Bluetooth & device connection. Select Connection preferences and then turn the toggle for NFC to the ON position. If you don’t find the option in the exact menu shown above, you might want to look inside other menus to see if it’s there.
When NFC is enabled, launch the Google Play Store on your device, search for the app named Trigger, and install the app on your device. When it opens, you’ll need to first create a new trigger. This can be done by tapping on the + (plus) sign at the bottom-right corner.
To create a trigger for NFC, you’ll need to select it from the list. The next option is called “Action.” This will give you a list of actions you can take when an NFC tag is tapped. You can choose to perform one of these actions: -Open the app that’s associated with the tag -Send a text message to someone associated with the tag -Download a file from the app associated with the tag
After tapping NFC, tap on Next on the following screen to continue to program your tag.
The screen that follows lets you add restrictions to your tag. Here you can define the conditions when your tag is allowed to run. Tap on Done when you’ve specified the options.
Your NFC trigger is now ready. You need to add an action to it so that your tag will perform your chosen action when it’s tapped. Tap on Next to do it. ..
To turn Bluetooth on/off in your tag:
- Tap the Bluetooth toggle option.
- Hit Next.
You can customize the action even further on the following screen. Since we want to toggle Bluetooth, we’ll choose Toggle from the dropdown menu and tap on Add to Task.
You can now see all the actions you’ve added to the list. If you want, you can more actions by tapping the + (plus) sign at the top. This’ll make your tag do more than one task at a time. Then tap on Next to continue.
To write data to your NFC tag, simply place it near the NFC location and the app will automatically write your actions to your tag.
When you successfully program the tag, you’ll get a success message.
Your phone will now be able to toggle Bluetooth on and off with a simple tap!
You can stick these tags anywhere convenient and then all you need to do is tap your phone at them to run your tasks.
How To Erase An NFC Tag On Android
If you want to use your tag for any other purpose, you can erase the existing data on it. You can program NFC tags as many times as you want and it’s pretty easy to get them formatted if you wish to do it. ..
Tap on the three horizontal-lines at the top-left corner and select Other NFC Actions. Then, tap on the blue button to enable NFC.
If you want to delete a tag, tap on the Erase tag button and then select the tag you want to delete. ..
Now, you can program your NFC tag to do things like turn on your phone when you get in range of it, or even let you know when someone is nearby.
You’ll get a notification when your tag is erased. It’s instant in most cases.
Uses Of a Programmable NFC Tag
If you’re new to NFC tags, here are some suggestions on what to use them for: -Adding quick access information to your physical world -Making it easy to share photos and videos with friends and family -Creating a personal connection with digital content ..
Create a WiFi NFC tag that lets your guests automatically connect to your WiFi. Create an NFC tag for an alarm so you don’t need to mess with the alarm app. Make a tag for your conference room that puts people’s devices in silent mode. Program a tag to call someone specific in your contacts ..
