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Introducing the functions and uses that make life using NFC iPhone convenient | Apple Geek LABO

What kind of app is NFC, one of the apps you want to put on your iPhone? We will also explain how to write tags and how to share and set up, so if you are thinking of using it, please refer to it and install it.

NFC stands for Near Field Communication

NFC is an abbreviation for Near Field Communication. If it’s nearby, you can find it immediately even if you lose it, so try to use this.

Models / types of iPhones that can use NFC

The models and types of iPhones that can use NFC are 13. Note that it cannot be used with earlier models. If you want to use tags, change the model.

NFC installation method

I will explain how to set up NFC, so if you think you don’t know how to set it up, refer to it. And actually install the tag and try to use it in real life.

Enable “Touch ID”

Let’s enable “Though ID”. You cannot use this tag without enabling Touch ID. But if you’re too lazy to set up Touch ID, there’s another option.

Enable “Face ID” on iPhone X and later devices

Try enabling “Face ID” on iPhone X or later devices. If you don’t enable Face ID, you can’t make this tag effective, so don’t forget to do this.

How to write information to an NFC tag

You can write information to the NFC tag by opening the shortcut app and typing the NFC tag. The point of this tag is that you can easily type tags.

Steps to pair NFC tag on iPhone

I will explain the procedure to pair the NFC tag with the iPhone. Pairing is possible by turning it on and off, so if you want easy pairing, let’s try it.

How to use NFC in practice

I will explain how to use the actual NFC. First of all, it is useful when searching for lost items, and it can also be used as a credit card, so it is a tag that can be useful in various situations.

NFC has a wide range of uses

NFC tags have a wide variety of uses. If you want to know what you can use it for, look at the uses. And actually check the application and use it in real life.

How to make Suica available for NFC

The method to enable Suica to be used with NFC is possible by inserting Suica information directly into the tag, so if you want to use the tag and Suica, please refer to it and try to use it.

How to make your credit card work with NFC

I will explain how to enable credit cards with NFC. If you want to make the tag available, you can do so by inserting your credit card information directly, so give it a try.

Write and share information about NFC tags using iPhone

It is possible to write and share information on an NFC tag using an iPhone, but many people would like to check what they can do. please confirm.

What you can do with NFC tags

I will explain some of the things you can do with NFC tags, so if you want to know what you can do, refer to it. And let’s actually use it.

Batch operation of certain home appliances on return home

One of the nice things about this tag is that you can control certain household appliances all at once when you get home. iPhone can be used more conveniently.

Paste it on your laptop and switch the plumbing ON / OFF

The good thing about this system is that you can stick it on your laptop and turn the immersion machine on and off. Paste it on your laptop and turn the design ON / OFF.

Start the navigation app automatically when you get into the car

You can also use tags to automatically launch the navigation app when you get into the car. This is one of the very useful functions, so it is a function that I would like you to use when you want to go to a new place in the car.

How to write an NFC tag

To write an NFC tag, open the Shortcut app and write the tag, so refer to it. And actually write the tag, let’s actually use it.

How to select an NFC tag

I will explain how to choose an NFC tag, so if you want to know what kind of NFC tag is available and what is the best one, refer to it. Recommended NFC tags are sticker type and card type.

If you want to know what kind of benefits each has, refer to it. Then decide what type of NFC tag you are most comfortable with and purchase the actual tag.

The sticker type can be attached to any place, but it is not suitable for attaching to metal parts.

The first sticker type is a tag that can be attached to anything because it can be used anywhere in the spring. For example, this type of sticker is very useful for those who want to be able to find it immediately when they lose their wallet.

However, care is required when attaching this type of sticker to a metal surface. If you stick it on metal, the tag’s radio wave information may not be read, so stick it on something other than metal.

The card type can be used in conjunction with the app, so it’s a very convenient tag

Card type tags are perfect for people who don’t like sticker types. It’s a tag you want to put in a business card holder or wallet dedicated to cards. The convenient point of this type of card is that you can display the payment screen of the app without cash.

It is also possible to print your name and position on the face of the tag like a business card.

How to create personal automation with NFC

We’ll show you how to use NFC to create personalized automation for your iPhone. However, the method I will introduce from now on is iOS 13 on the iPhone, so if you have not updated your iPhone, please try to update your iPhone before installing NFC.

If you’ve updated your iPhone and set up NFC, first use an app called iPhone Shortcuts to use NFC.

Let’s go to the next step by opening the automation from the three items at the bottom

After you open the Shortcuts app, at the bottom of the app you will see My Shortcuts, Automations, and Gallery items. From there, select Automation.

Items like My Shortcuts and Gallery aren’t connected to NFC this time, so don’t press anything other than automation. After tapping the automation, let’s move on to the next step. After tapping, a blue button will appear.

Press the blue button that says Create Personal Automation to complete

After tapping Automations, hit the blue button that says Create custom automation. By doing so, you will be able to create custom automations that will help you use NFC.

You can’t create an automation until you press this blue button, so it’s important to make sure you complete this task. After tapping the blue button, move on to the next step. Then a black screen appears.

There are items called NFC and NFC tag, so select NFC and tap it

When the black screen appears, there is an item called NFC under the date and time display, and under that is an item for NFC tags. By writing a tag in this NFC tag item, you can tag it and make more use of it. So, which should I tap here, NFC or NFC tag?

The answer is an NFC item. You can install the NFC tag later, so if there is a tag you want to install, try installing the tag yourself.

You can read the tag from the scan screen, so it will be completed

After tapping the NFC item, the final screen will appear. That’s the scan screen. You can read the tag by tapping this scan.

By creating a custom automation from the shortcut, you will be able to launch an NFC tag notification dialog, so give it a try. I will also introduce the last function, so if you want to check it out, check it out.

Actions can be used immediately after registering the application you want to use

Shortcuts have an item called Action. What kind of functionality does this action have? Actions can instantly open frequently used apps by tagging them.

For example, when you want to listen to music while using Safari, you have no choice but to move from the App switcher or return to home once and start playing it.

Steps to set up NFC

After installing it on the iPhone, we will explain the procedure to set up NFC, so if you are thinking of putting NFC in the iPhone and writing to the tag, refer to it. NFC is very easy to set up, so if you want to set it up, you can do it right away.

Put NFC, a very useful system, in your iPhone and make NFC work for you. iPhone becomes more convenient.

If you’re setting up Touch ID or Face ID on an iPhone, you’ll be able to set

If you want to install the NFC set on the iPhone, try to install the Touch ID of the iPhone. If you don’t want to set up Touch ID, Face ID is fine. By setting Touch ID or Face ID, you can set NFC on iPhone.

NFC can be installed easily by installing one or the other, so it can be said that NFC is a system that does not require troublesome procedures, so it is recommended.

summary

I introduced the apps you want to put on your iPhone, how to use NFC, how to write tags, and how to share and install them.

You can use it by installing an NFC app on your iPhone, so if you want to write tags, practice writing tags. And let’s put writing tags to use in real life.