NFC essentials
A little technology behind an everyday tap. Here is what it does, how it works, and what to expect on your phone.
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It lets compatible devices exchange information when they are very close together.
It is also used in contactless payments, travel tickets, and access systems. Our products use it to share a link with a tap.
A tiny chip stores a small amount of information, such as a web address. An antenna allows your phone to read it.
Passive NFC cards draw power from the phone during a tap, so they need no battery or charging.
A digital menu, review page, social profile, contact page, or product information. The card holds the link; the website holds the content.
The same simple gesture can lead to many different destinations.
For supported phones, an ordinary website link can open without a separate NFC app.
iPhone XS and later support background tag reading. On Android, check that your phone supports NFC and that NFC is switched on. The notification and tap point can vary by model.
Reading the tag itself does not need Wi-Fi or mobile data. Opening an online menu or another website does.
If the link opens but the page does not load, check your internet connection.
