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Is it bad to leave NFC enabled on your phone all the time?
Is it like Bluetooth where leaving it on drains the battery, also how do I turn it off if that's the case?
Reader - 11 Dec 2023
Reader - 11 Dec 2023
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No, NFC is very close range and data transmission only occurs when it's made a connection with another device. Bluetooth is constantly checking for and making connections with other devices so it takes more power. Apple and Google pay work through NFC communication and it's one of the last things your phone will prioritise if it's low on power.
As its power consumption is so relatively low, unless your constantly scanning NFC Tags or making payments you won't notice the power drain. Also as NFC powers Apple and Google Pay respectively you might not want to turn it off. On Apple it isn't even possible to do so, however on Android you should find an NFC toggle option under Settings - Wireless and Network
Seritag - 28 Nov 2024
As its power consumption is so relatively low, unless your constantly scanning NFC Tags or making payments you won't notice the power drain. Also as NFC powers Apple and Google Pay respectively you might not want to turn it off. On Apple it isn't even possible to do so, however on Android you should find an NFC toggle option under Settings - Wireless and Network
Seritag - 28 Nov 2024
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