NFC
All the basic info about the NFC feature of your Hangy.
Requirements for scanning
What are some of the requirements for mobile devices, when it comes to reading NFC tags?
Android
An NFC chip - The majority of new Android smartphones come equipped with an integrated NFC chip. Please refer to your smartphone’s specifications and follow the provided instructions to activate the NFC chip.
iPhone
- iPhone 7, 8 and X - requires iOS 14+. Works with built-in NFC tag reader.
Turn on the NFC Tag Reader in Setttings > Control Center > More Controls and add it with the plus (+) sign. - iPhone XS, XR and later - natively supports background NFC tag scanning, no additional setup required.
Download the app
You can use any NFC writing software, but we recommend the app NFC Tools.
Android
Scan the QR below or click the Android button below to be redirected to the Google Play Store.
Write data to your tag
Open the app
Open the NFC Tools app and click on the Write button.
Add a record
Next, it’s time to add a record that will be written to the tag. There's different types of records you can add.
For this example, we’ll be adding a URL that leads to our website. Here’s how you do it:
- Click on Add a record.
- Then, select URL / URI.
Note: Please note that while both Android and iOS platforms can write certain types of records, iOS does currently not natively support reading some of these records. For instance, records related to WiFi networks and contacts can be written by both platforms, but cannot be read natively by iOS.
Type in your URL
Next, enter the URL of your website into the provided text field and confirm by clicking OK.
You’re now ready to write the URL to your Hangy! Simply click Write and you’re all set to proceed to the final step.
Write it to the tag
Next, you’ll see a popup message prompting you to bring your device closer to the NFC tag.
Simply align your device with the NFC logo located on the side of your Hangy. Once you’re close enough, a checkmark will appear, indicating that the URL has been successfully written to your Hangy.
Congratulations, you’ve done it!