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Customer Questions & Answers About NFC and NFC Tags

This page features real questions and answers from customers about NFC and NFC tags. If you don't see your question in our FAQ, you can ask it here and get help from our team or community. Topics include NFC compatibility, tag programming, security, and real-world use cases.

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Is the UID of an NFC chip actually unique?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Why are there gaps on reels of tags?
Reader - 10 Jan 2023
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Can I link an NFC tag to my NFT
Reader - 12 Jan 2023
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How to encode my NFC to Apple Shortcuts?
Reader - 05 Sep 2023
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How secure is a NFC tag?
Reader - 12 Jan 2023
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How do i scan nfc with my samsung phone?
Where is the NFC on my Samsung S21?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Can NFC tags stand vibrations?
Is an NFC tag durable enough to attach to an object that is prone to lots of vibrations and movements?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Will NFC work in a surfboard?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Can NFC be scanned through a hologram sticker
I would like to place a tag behind a hologram sticker will my NFC still scan?
Reader - 25 Jan 2024
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Are there any NFC tags that break when trying to remove?
Is there any way for the tag to break when removed so that it can't be moved?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Do i need a UID scan ?
I'm ordering some nfc tags for use at a trade show and I'm not sure if I need a 'UID scan' or not ? What actually is a UID Scan !
Reader - 16 Sep 2023
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How to prevent NFC tags from being copied?
Reader - 10 Jan 2023
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Can I use NFC to authenticate that clothing is not a counterfeit?
Reader - 11 Oct 2024
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Are all NFC tags plastic?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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How does NFC actually work?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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At what speed does NFC transfer data ?
Reader - 23 Oct 2024
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Can I put 2 nfc tags next to eachother to increase the scan distnace?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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What's the easiest way to encode a larger number of nfc tags?
I want to encode around 200 tags myself but with individual data on each tag. Is there software that i can use to do this instead of adding a unique url by hand into the phone apps ?
Reader - 23 Sep 2023
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Can I use metal screws to attach my disc tag to the wall?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Is RFID the same as NFC ?
Reader - 25 Feb 2023
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Does NFC (on a phone) work without WiFi?
Can I scan a NFC without WiFi?
Reader - 09 May 2024
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I've encoded my tags why is my iPhone not scanning it?
I ordered NTAG213 and encoded them myself however my iPhone 13 isn't scanning them
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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What's the difference between an NFC tag and an NFC chip?
Reader - 12 Jan 2023
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What is the maximum read distance that I can scan an NFC tag from
I need an NFC tag that I can scan from as far away as possible what's the maximum distance I can scan tags from?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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Is NFC the same as Bluetooth?
Reader - 11 Jan 2023
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