NFC

How to Program Your NFC Patch

Use the guide below to write information or actions to your NFC patch using your phone. Choose your device to get started:

📱 iPhone (iOS 13 and Later)

Basic Writing with NFC Tools
  1. Download NFC Tools from the App Store.
  2. Open the app → Tap WriteAdd a record (URL, text, etc.).
  3. Tap Write and hold your iPhone near the patch.
  4. Done! Scan it to test your setup.
Advanced Automations with Shortcuts App
  1. Open the built-in Shortcuts app.
  2. Go to the Automation tab → Tap +Create Personal Automation.
  3. Select NFC → Scan your patch → Name it (e.g., “My Gear Tag”).
  4. Add your desired actions (open app, set focus mode, send message, etc.).
  5. Toggle off Ask Before Running if you want it to trigger automatically.
  6. Tap Done — now tapping your phone to the patch will run the automation.

Popular uses: open inventory logs, start playlists, run timers, log gear scans, trigger HomeKit scenes.

🤖 Android (Most Phones with NFC)

Basic Writing with NFC Tools
  1. Download NFC Tools from Google Play.
  2. Open the app → Tap WriteAdd a record.
  3. Select your action (e.g., URL, text, app launch).
  4. Tap Write and hold your phone to the patch.

Your patch is now programmed!

Advanced Automation with NFC Tasks
  1. Install both NFC Tools and NFC Tasks.
  2. In NFC Tools, go to TasksAdd a task (toggle Wi-Fi, send SMS, etc.).
  3. Stack multiple actions if needed → Tap Write.
  4. Hold phone to patch. You’re done!
Power User Options with Tasker
  1. Install Tasker.
  2. Create a ProfileEventNFC Tag.
  3. Assign a Task (e.g., log to Google Sheets, open maps, start timers).
  4. Optionally restrict triggers by time, location, or Wi-Fi network.

Great for tradesmen, inventory logging, or tool kit checklists.

⚠️ Pro Tips

  • Do not place patches on bare metal unless they're shielded NFC tags.
  • You can lock your NFC patch to prevent overwriting (use NFC Tools).
  • Most modern phones support reading tags instantly without an app — but writing always requires one.