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7 home assistant automations that work better with NFC tags

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Android Authority

What is NFC and how does it work? Everything you need to know

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...
Security

ULTRALOQ Expands NFC Bolt Unlocking to Android Devices

ULTRALOQ, the smart lock brand under Xthings, has rolled out a major update to its Bolt NFC lock that extends tap-to-unlock functionality to most Android smartphones. The feature, previously limited ...

Nuki Keypad 2 NFC Brings Aliro-Powered Tap-to-Unlock Home Key Support to Nuki Smart Locks

Smart lock company Nuki today launched the Keypad 2 NFC, which is the first keypad that includes support for Aliro. Aliro is ...
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Tap a $8 “sticker,” and chores check themselves off—moms are loving this NFC trick

One tiny sticker, one quick tap—and suddenly a few of those “don’t forget” tasks stop living in your head. On TikTok, creator @automaticallyadhd shows how she uses inexpensive NFC tags—little ...
RFID Journal

Companies Anticipate NFC Scale-Up With Apple’s iOS 13 Release

As Apple is releasing its iOS 13 operating system for iPhones and iPads with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality, companies in the NFC sector are seeing new opportunities. The consumer ...
Cult of Mac

UltraLoq smart lock brings native Apple home key support

Smart lock manufacturer UltraLoq released its first deadbolt compatible with Apple home key last week, offering iPhone and Apple Watch users a seamless way to unlock their doors with a simple tap. You ...