Reading UIDs with the iPad using an NFC reader

In some offices, laboratories or warehouses, iPads are used as work devices for internal software, inventory management or authentication. Some applications use the UID of NFC tags, for example from employee ID cards or devices, to automatically identify users or objects. The problem is that iPads do not support NFC readers as standard. Normally, you would have to use other devices such as Windows computers to capture the UID, which is cumbersome and can also be costly. The ACS1552U USB-C Reader solves this problem. After a one-time configuration, the reader can read the UID of an NFC tag and automatically write it to an app that supports text input. This allows existing iPads to be used for applications that require the UID, without manual input or additional devices. This procedure can be used, for example, for logging into internal software, enabling contactless and secure login via UID. Time recording, access control and inventory management are also common applications where reading UIDs is relevant. In this How2, we demonstrate how the ACS1552U can be used with the iPad.