Most of you know how an NFC tag works. The reader creates an RF field that has enough energy to power the electronics in the tag; when the tag wakes up, two-way communication ensues. We’re accustomed ...

Managing phone settings all day long gets exhausting. I'd fidget with apps constantly—opening Spotify while backing out of the driveway, hunting for Do Not Disturb when sitting down to work, or ...

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RFID tag and reader provider SmartCode has developed its own RFID tags for near field communication (NFC) applications. “With the interest around EPC, RFID is perceived as a supply chain technology, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. To set up NFC tags with the smart devices, use the Shortcuts application in iOS and Home Assistant for Android. Open the app, go to the NFC ...