You're Missing Out on NFC—Here’s What Your iPhone Can Really Do
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Summary
NFC (Near Field Communication) is much more versatile than just a way to pay contactless with an iPhone
It can be used to perform a variety of different tasks such as sharing Wi-Fi details, launching specific automations and apps, and sharing contact details
When combined with the Shortcuts app, NFC can trigger routines such as opening a shopping app when an NFC tag is scanned by an iPhone
This can also be used for contact sharing for dates or work by bringing iPhones close to each other to swap contact cards
NFC can also be used to set up devices such as AirPods, without the need to hunt through settings to pair them via Bluetooth
It can be used for home products such as HomePod mini and AirTags for easy setup, with animations appearing on iPhones to easily pair.
