iOS How2s

Find out how to use NFC with an iOS device here! Here you will find instructions on various NFC applications specifically for your iOS device.

How2: iOS

Read & write NFC tags

Reading NFC tags with iOS 14

Since iOS 14: NFC without an app! Learn how to read NFC tags on older iPhones using the advanced control centre. From URLs to shortcuts.

Read NFC tags with iPhone XS or newer

iOS: Read NFC tags with NFC21 Reader

With the NFC21 Reader app on your iPhone, you can discover how easy NFC can be – from opening web links to composing emails.

iOS: Writing and reading NFC tags with NFC21 Tools

Discover the NFC21 Tools app for iOS: Easily read, write, and personalize NFC tags!

iOS: Read UID with iOS

We explain how the worldwide unique UID of an NFC tag can be read for iOS.

iOS: Write and edit an NFC Display

Write and edit NFC display with different data types with iOS

iOS: Label the NFC Cube

Writing NFC-cube stickers with your iPhone.

Simple & easy applications with NFC

Basics: Creating short commands and triggering them with NFC tags

This How2 introduces the app shortcuts for iOS 13 and shows how smartphone actions can be performed automatically by an NFC chip.

Search for ready-made shortcuts and save them to an NFC tag

In this How2 we introduce the Apple shortcut gallery and explain how to use it.

Start app with NFC tag

NFC tags - Learn how to open apps directly on your iPhone using shortcuts and an NFC tag.

iOS: Read text with NFC

Learn how you can have texts read aloud to you just by scanning the NFC tag and using an iPhone!

Set alarm clock with NFC tag

Wake up effortlessly and save time: Set your alarm clock with NFC - Here's how to do it in 4 minutes for iOS users!

Create toothbrush timer via NFC

Time for healthy teeth! Create your personal toothbrushing timer in 7 minutes with an NFC sticker. Simple and effective!

iOS: Share Spotify Playlist with NFC

For music lovers: Save the link to your Spotify playlist to an NFC tag in 2 minutes and share it with friends.

Launch fitness app via NFC

Fitness on the Go: Launch your sports app with a simple scan of an NFC tag!

Start a stopwatch with an NFC tag for iOS

Find out how you can set up and automatically run your stopwatch in just 5 minutes with an NFC tag!

Share WLAN with NFC and an iPhone

Quick Wi-Fi sharing via NFC: Save, scan and share access data with ease using an NFC tag!

Send image as PDF via email

Quickly and easily take a photo as a PDF with an NFC tag and send it directly by email!

Calculate travel time and send via messenger

Optimise your journey home: scan the NFC tag, calculate your travel time, send it via messenger! All in just 7 minutes!

Start music playback via a Bluetooth box with NFC

This How2 explains how an NFC chip can automatically play music from a playlist on a Bluetooth box.

Create an NFC automation with the AirTag in Shortcuts app

Use your AirTag as an NFC tag to save time in everyday life! Learn how to open URLs or start your home route. Find out more now!

Advanced applications with NFC

Advanced: Performing actions through an automation

Do more with your iPhone! Our How2 shows you how to add more actions to existing automation processes. In just 10 minutes!

Create complex automations

In this How2, an example scenario is used to explain how different actions can be linked together in a meaningful way.

Mute all notifications by timeout with NFC

In this How2 we explain how to mute all notifications with only one NFC scan around an individual timeout.

Filter contacts directly with an NFC-tag

Efficient contact management with NFC: How to create a tag that filters your contacts based on individual criteria. Ideal for quick access!

Save current location with NFC tag

Use NFC and shortcuts to save your location in a flash! Simply scan, name places and save them in notes – find out more here!

Automatic reminder of an expiration date using NFC tags

In this How2 we explain how an NFC tag can be used to set an expiry reminder.