In this blog, I'm going to talk about programming NFC tags. We get a lot of questions about this topic, so I think it would be a good plan to explain it in great detail.
To clear up any confusion, NFC programming is not difficult and can easily be done by yourself. Although the term ''programming'' sounds complex to the ears, it is actually not that difficult. Before I give you the step-by-step guide on how to program NFC tags, I'm going to talk about the ways in which you can program NFC tags.
You surely know the saying: there are several roads to Rome. This saying also applies to programming NFC tags. There are several ways to program NFC tags. There are mainly two ways that are frequently used, the most popular being programming with a cell phone. This can be either an Android or Apple device. Previously, NFC programming was only possible with an Android phone, but since Apple's update (IOS13), it is also possible with an Apple device. In addition, programming is also possible with an NFC Reader/Writer, which is a device with a USB input that can be connected to a computer. With the included software you can easily write NFC tags.
There are not only multiple ways to program NFC tags, but also multiple devices with which you can do this. As you read in previous paragraph, it is possible to program with both an Apple and Android device. But beware, not every Apple device supports this feature. Only Apple devices with the software ios13 or higher accept this function. In contrast, Android does not suffer from this. You can write NFC tags with any Android device.
In previous paragraphs, we talked about the ways you can program NFC tags and which devices you can do so with. When you choose to program NFC tags via a cell phone, you have a choice of applications.
Apple Store Do you have an IPhone? Then make use of the NFC Tools application. With it, you can easily read and write NFC tags.
Play Store Are you using an Android phone? Then we recommend two popular applications for reading and writing NFC tags, namely:
-NFC Tagwriter
-NFC Taginfo
Time required: 5 minutes.
How do I program NFC tags?
An NFC writer is a device or software that can store data on an NFC tag. It allows you to easily put information on an NFC tag, such as contact information, URLs, events or commands.
To use an NFC writer, follow these steps:
There are some reasons why you might use an NFC writer instead of a mobile application to program NFC tags:
However, it is also true that mobile applications like NFC Tools offer a lot of flexibility because you can use them anywhere you have a smartphone or tablet. So it depends on the specific situation and personal preference which option is best for you.
Buy NFC tagsNFC programming is writing data on NFC tags. It is possible to program NFC tags using a cell phone (both Android and Apple) or an NFC Reader/Writer. To program NFC tags using a cell phone, you can use applications such as NFC Tools, NFC Tagwriter or NFC Taginfo. Programming NFC tags is easy and can be done within five minutes. To program NFC tags, you need to turn on the NFC feature on your smartphone, download the appropriate application and open it. Then you can enter new data and write it on the NFC tag by holding the NFC tag against your phone.
It is possible to program NFC tags with a cell phone (both Android and Apple) or with an NFC Reader/Writer. For Apple, it is important to note that only devices with the software ios13 or higher support this feature. For Android, there are no restrictions and you can program NFC tags with any Android device.
If you want to program NFC tags via a cell phone, you can use several applications. For Apple devices, we recommend NFC Tools and for Android devices, we recommend NFC Tagwriter or NFC Taginfo.
To program NFC tags, you need to turn on the NFC feature on your smartphone, download the appropriate application and open it. Then you can enter new data and write it on the NFC tag by holding the NFC tag against your phone. To specifically program with a cell phone you need to go to SETTINGS -> WIRELESS AND CONNECTIONS -> ON for Android devices and for Apple devices there is no need to adjust anything. Then you can open the NFC application and enter new data. When programming with an NFC Reader/Writer, you need to connect the device to your computer and use the included software to write the NFC tags.
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