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NFC guides, explained
Practical guides on tags, automation, and tap-first workflows — written by the team building the toolkit.
August 10, 2026 1 min read
NFC Tags 101: What They Are and What They Can Do
New to NFC? Learn how near-field communication works, what happens when your phone taps a tag, and the everyday magic you can unlock.
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August 14, 2026 · 2 min
NTAG213 vs NTAG215 vs NTAG216: Which NFC Tag Should You Buy?
NTAG213, NTAG215 or NTAG216? Memory, what fits on each, stickers vs cards vs fobs, on-metal tags and locking — a practical guide so you never buy the wrong chip.
August 17, 2026 · 1 min
Automate Your Life: 9 NFC Triggers That Actually Stick
Smartphone habits die when they take three taps. These nine real-world NFC automations remove the friction from routines you already have.
August 19, 2026 · 1 min
NFC Business Cards: The End of Reprinting Contact Details
One tap puts your number, email, and socials straight into someone's contacts — no typos, no app needed. Here's how NFC networking actually works.
August 21, 2026 · 1 min
Bulk Tagging: Program 500 NFC Tags Before Lunch
Event wristbands, asset labels, retail tags — how bulk programming mode turns hours of repetitive writing into a one-tap assembly line.
October 11, 2026 · 2 min
How to Write Wi-Fi to an NFC Tag (So Guests Join in One Tap)
Put your Wi-Fi name and password on an NFC tag so Android guests join with a tap — plus what iPhones do differently, which tag to buy, and how to keep the tag from being tampered with.
October 11, 2026 · 2 min
How to Use NFC Tags with Home Assistant
Create a tag in Home Assistant, write it to a sticker, and trigger any automation with a tap. Step by step, plus ideas that people actually keep using.
October 11, 2026 · 2 min
How to Turn a QR Code into an NFC Tag
Already have QR codes on menus, posters or packaging? Copy what they hold onto NFC tags in seconds — links, text, contacts and Wi-Fi — and keep the QR as a backup.
October 11, 2026 · 3 min
NFC Wizard vs NFC Tools vs NXP TagWriter: Which NFC App Should You Use?
An honest comparison of three NFC tag apps — what each does best, where each falls short, and which to pick for hobby projects, business cards or bulk jobs.