Best Apps to Use with NFC Tags and Cards

Buying a blank NFC card or tag is like getting a tool that can do almost anything — it just needs to be told what to do. Whether you want to share a link, connect to Wi-Fi, automate smart home actions, or set up a full digital profile, there are excellent apps out there that make it simple. Here's a detailed guide on the most useful apps for NFC cards and tags and what each can help you do.

Basic Encoding: Add a Link, Wi-Fi, or Text

If you're looking to program your NFC tag with something simple like a website, a social media link, or a Wi-Fi connection, these are the best apps to get started with:

• NFC Tools (iOS & Android): A user-friendly app to write data to any NFC chip. With this, you can set up a link, phone number, email address, plain text, or Wi-Fi credentials in seconds.
• NXP TagWriter (Android): Developed by NXP (a leading NFC chip manufacturer), this app is more technical but powerful. It allows writing complex records like vCards, Bluetooth pairings, and smart posters.

To use these apps, simply open the app, select what you want to write, hold your phone near the NFC tag, and confirm. That's it.

Smart Home and Automation Apps

One of the most exciting uses of NFC is automating daily routines. Imagine tapping a tag at the door to turn off your lights, play music, or put your phone on silent.

• Shortcuts (iOS): Apple’s built-in automation tool can trigger almost anything on your iPhone when you tap an NFC tag. Examples include turning on Do Not Disturb, opening specific apps, or starting a playlist.
• Tasker (Android): This app is incredibly powerful and ideal for tech-savvy users. With Tasker, NFC can control phone settings, launch apps, or even send messages automatically.
• IFTTT (iOS & Android): "If This Then That" is a service that connects thousands of devices and apps. Pair it with an NFC action to automate things like logging a Google Sheet, turning on Philips Hue lights, or muting notifications during meetings.

Creating Digital Profiles for Sharing Contacts

If your goal is to use your NFC card for networking or business, you might want to set up a digital profile. This allows anyone who taps your card to see your photo, contact info, social links, and more.

• Tagify Free App (iOS, Android & Web): Our official app allows you to build your own digital profile hosted on our platform. It’s the default setup for all customised cards unless you request something else. You can switch between up to 6 different profiles anytime and edit instantly from your phone or browser.
• HiHello: Great for professionals who want a modern, interactive business card with branding and analytics options.
• Linktree: Ideal for creators and influencers. Allows you to display all your key links — social media, shop, portfolio, etc. — in one clean interface.

When You Want to Leave It Empty

If you're not ready to write anything yet, or plan to encode the NFC item later yourself, you can request it to be delivered empty. At NFC Tagify, we can deliver all NFC products without any pre-programmed content if you mention it during your order. This gives you full flexibility to write or change the content any time using one of the apps listed above.

Examples of What You Can Do

• Tap to share your Instagram profile at an event.
• Tap to connect your guests to your café's Wi-Fi instantly.
• Tap to launch a payment page (PayPal, Revolut, bunq) for tipping or purchases.
• Tap to start your sleep mode automation at night (dim lights, set alarm, DND).
• Tap to send an SMS with a keyword to a service number (for marketing campaigns).

Custom NFC Items Ready to Use

We offer fully customisable cards, stickers, and table talkers printed edge to edge. If you give us a link or choose to use our app, we encode it for you before shipping. You just tap and use.