NFC Smart Home Ideas + Setup for iOS 14 and Android

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks for watching! What are some of your NFC automation ideas? 🤔

[@conhecaeaprenda]

qual app android?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I haven’t heard of that one. I tried a few different apps on android for nfc. There are a lot of options out there.

[@sjp8024]

If only you could set a car's driver seat distance/height so scanning a tag in the car would put the seat in your personal spot.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

@SJP that would be pretty sweet!

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Dude, made my Saturday have a great start. Most of this is over my head, but I enjoy learning from your fun and informative videos. 👍

[@ed_agosto]

I have an nfc tag on the washer so it sets a laundry timer in my phone each time I scan it .

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That’s a good idea!

[@jennybthick]

Dope idea!

[@frankyu553]

Great idea, but you mean ON the washer? Unless you want to scan your phone while it accidentally became your laundry lol

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

I can use your idea for my old ricecooker!

[@ed_agosto]

@@frankyu553 sorry, English is not my main language Thanks for the correction though 👍

[@Ultimaus]

Would like to see more comprehensive video on tasker sequencing in integration with smartthings and home assistant. I think nfc tags are underrated for routines and automation. A blackout (turn Everything off) routine for the spouse that doesn't like talking to a voice assistant is convenient. Near the garage and front door. I know these videos probably take longer than people realize because of how intricate the information is. I love your work.

[@MrBenedict.]

@Smart Home Solver - there is actual a way to play spotify using NFC tags and the shortcuts app on an iPhone. It is a bit of a workaround but it works though: How am I gonna do it? - copy e.g. the URL of a certain playlist or song - go to your shortcuts app - add action: Open URL (paste your Spotify Link into it) - ad action: play/pause on iPhone more advanced: (add more actions to the steps above) - add action: set volume 0 - add action: set playback destination to: Living Room (or any other airplay devices) - add action: set volume 30 The reason why I first change the volume to 0 and then back up to 30 is that while running the automation, your iPhone plays spotify for a second or two till it changes its playback destination. In order to simply avoid that, I first "mute" the sound on my iphone to then bring it back up again, but then in the living room.

[@unclekevo3864]

The only issue with your method is the play/pause command doesn't work for the playlist URL, but only plays/pauses the last played song/playlist. It's an issue with iOS though, not your fault. Thanks for the tips!

[@sjacobsen]

Other advanced work around would be to expose your own personal API endpoint that scrapes an authenticated spotify session and performs actions for you. I have a few automations setup myself already and it works great!

[@jaspermiller4319]

Start of the video: didn't know about NFC tags By the end of the video: already bought 30 off amazon

[@mlefe09]

Same here! :)

[@christiancecil5915]

Same lol

[@jamesfraserbutler]

We’re on tank water being rural and I’ve an nfc next to the tank opening. I measure water levels a couple of time a week in summer with a tape measure and so I’ve set up an iOS shortcut that takes the tape measure distance from rim of tank to top of water, takes it away from the total depth of the tank then calculates the current capacity along with a menu note and date time stamp in a “drafts” file and also txts the result to a list of adults in the household to notify them of current levels which acts as a reminder if we need to conserve water / get a water delivery (if rain isn’t forecast in the near future). The drafts file allows me to graph water usage against another shortcut added via “charty” to display water utilisation over time. Works well 🎉👍. Btw keep up the great work Reid, love the videos. ✅

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That’s awesome! Great use of the shortcuts features!

[@MoeTaha]

WoW james we definitely need to see a video explaining the way you did it

[@mallorykong503]

Can you do a more detailed video on Tasker and NFC tags. I just want to set the tag to turn off and on my smart lights but the whole thing is overwhelming at the moment.

[@Dynamic4it]

i agree

[@webenabledservices6941]

Hey Reed, I wanted to start playing around with NFC after watching this vid, instead of buying a pack tags, I used the NFC tags in my credit cards with Tasker, worked like a charm!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's great, thanks for the tip!

[@julianeuburger]

Yep, that's it, I'm putting a dozen of those around home

[@MakeMoneyGuide]

This video is worth watching! More of this, please!

[@cjramseyer]

The problem with setting up via your phone, is that you have to setup each and every device. This is VERY time consuming, and when you get a new phone, you have to do this all over again. The better way is to keep the tags and automations centrally located on a smart home hub. Sure it's cool that certain versions of phones can store these, but by using one of the various hubs that are out there, one tag can be setup one time along with the automations. Then the user can give access to the people or devices that they want to.

[@JeffCreates]

So much info in one video! I’m just not used to it…and it’s great!

[@sleepwalkerZZZ]

I'm super glad you've asked others their ideas and/or how they use their's. I'll be scrolling through for ideas.

[@MapleLeafMopar]

Not going to lie, I bought a bunch of these after your last video and awaited this video. Thanks for making it so soon!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy the nfc tags.

[@AlexManMe]

I run a takeaway service, I installed the exact thing in my drivers car, they would have to just tap the phone and it will text me the ETA

[@stevez182]

Another great video! Reed your channel is an absolute goldmine mate. Thank you for your efforts! I just bought a bunch of tags due to Home Assistant integration so your video was right on time. Also it's a good excuse to start playing with Tasker again. Ps. Since you mentioned outdoor buttons, I am really impressed with the Xiaomi Aqara button. They are not supposed to be waterproof or anything but I use one as a wireless doorbell in Home Assistant. The button is exposed outside the British weather. Six months now and still going strong!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Oh that’s great to hear. I’ll have to try that out! I appreciate the kind words too!

[@AdamsTechLife]

Greta video! I love NFC tags, and you provided some great automation ideas. I didn't know they made ones that work outside and are waterproof, that is awesome. I use the date/time conditional automation a lot so if the time is before 8pm it runs certain actions and anytime after 8pm it runs my goodnight scene. Nfc tags are super powerful and affordable!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Adam!

[@atngaming2019]

Great video, can u do an update for 2023? Some things have changed

[@christineharris9706]

Had no idea about these tags, now excited thinking about adding them to places around the home :) Keep up the videos; love learning all about how to make our home smarter

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Christine!

[@drumcorpsinprogres]

I got one in the carport, to put on the lights in my home. That's how far my fantasy went... ;)

[@jennybthick]

I was thinking of doing something similar at my house! Hahaha.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I can't wait for a time when BT (or some other technology) is accurate enough to know when I am in different rooms and trigger my automations and can easily be setup. I don't always have my phone but I always have my Smartwatch on.

[@zsqduke]

It is now. Just not commercially available.

[@catalin5218]

@@zsqduke yeah bill gates house has exactly what he said

[@werra3254]

This is already possible but quite a lot of work to set up and requires some knowlegde of HomeAssistant & Raspberry Pi's. t room-assistant.io

[@arnoldfriend8197]

Isn’t there something already with webcore?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

@@werra3254 I was not aware of room-assistant, this is pretty cool. I was thinking something more in line with using the Google Homes or Alexa's in a house to track location. Adding 15 - 20 more devices in my house just for location tracking would not be ideal.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Would it be possible to trigger reminders with these NFC tags? For example, if I put one on the furnace, that I scan when changing the filter, could that trigger a reminder 3 months after scanning the tag to remind me to change the furnace filter again?

[@leticialeite26]

How can i setup up the NFC tags on iphone X, doesn’t have the NFC on the shortcuts..

[@rsk00000]

Is tasker compatible with tuya devices that require no hub?

[@stain0269]

I can't seem to find anything on setting up NFC tags using Android and the app NFC tools ( paid version ). I was hoping you could explain to me how, using the tools app, I go about setting up NFC tags to run automations/routines on Android. I want to be able to turn on/off lights, TV, smart outlets etc. I have Google home, smart things, Aqara, apple home ( just on iPad, no iPhone ) and Alexa in my house. I've gotten the tag programmed to have it open Google home but I can't figure out where to go after that to add turning things on or off. Can I program a tag to run a Google home automation I already have set up? Can I have it open smart things and turn stuff on/off from that app? Any help would be appreciated.

[@westway50]

Thank you for this. Once i saw your home office set up, i've been trying to figure out how you do this

[@jennybthick]

I love your channel!!!!!! You have the best ideas for home automation!! Cheers!!!

[@4sayken]

Great video, glad your doing some stuff on home assistant

[@techandtoys2055]

Is there any device(button/ switch), that can be programed to trigger alexa routines?

[@LadyRenira]

You can set up a virtual switch (usually it's a combo motion or contact sensor + switch in various hubs) that ports into Alexa, which you can then use as a trigger for an Alexa routine. Essentially, the NFC would trigger the virtual device, which would show as active or connected, etc. in Alexa, then prompt the routine. Make sure to have it auto-off either within Alexa or in the hub in the device settings so that it "resets" (best for a motion sensor + switch) unless you're looking for something to be triggered 2-directional (better for a contact sensor + switch).

[@tdtone2]

Whew! I was blown away and lost by the regular instructions!! Not to mention the advanced!! LOL

[@mattie3875]

I use an NFC tag to open my garage door from outside. Also to set some lighting scenes that I'm tired of saying "Alexa, Movie Time" and waiting, when I can just set my phone next to it.

[@nehajain2974]

Another great video.. really learning a lot from you. I ordered NFC stickers to use with homeassistant... so suppose I have one automation linked with one nfc sticker that will open the garage door. Would I be able to know that whose phone was used to scan the nfc sticker ??? Kindly reply

[@owensbarrett]

Has the Apple Shortcuts app changed? I don’t see an option for NFC in the current app.

[@origamicentral9916]

How well does it fit onto the flic button?

[@teyopatel2608]

I absolutely love your videos and ideas please keep making videos about smart homes :)

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Teyo!

[@edmondchan8098]

This is great and so informative. I managed to get a nfc tag to open my garage door app. When my garage door app opens on my phone it has a open and close button. Is there a way that I can get Tasker to automatically open when i use the nfc?

[@waynenocton]

Excellent, the travel time text thing is so cool! Also, I had asked a question on a different video, thanks for NOT answering lol, it led me to your website that not only answered my question, but answered other questions I didn't know I had!

[@eddiesanchez9095]

WOWOWOW... !!! Great VIDEO !!! That one blew my mind!! Thank you So Much Reed!! Very informative. I will definitely look into this NFC.

[@yarieltaveras4530]

Using my iPhone 12 how can I use and NFC tag to share my WiFi password

[@loberrysnowberry]

Oh my gosh!! Thank you for including the great ideas for them! I can’t wait to try this

[@graphguy]

The master of NFC!

[@seemakhan14]

Hi Reed I am new to NFC. Bought a bunch from Amazon as soon as I saw your video! I was wondering can you program them to work with more then 1 device or they can only be programmed to work with 1 device at a time ? Also can you program multiple things into one NFC tag or they can do I task only? Is there a website or a link where I can learn in detail how to use these tags in different ways or places? Thanks

[@Crw1]

Tasker! You are using tasker! Works like a charm that app

[@annedreikandt7361]

I can't believe this video is 3 years old and Google still hasn't got an Android eauivalent for Apple's shortcut app that works with NFC 😢

[@RAPTOR7]

iPhone X is compatible for nfc, but in shortcuts app automation I didn’t even find a single option. It’s also didn’t work on background .Please take this option for iPhone X in further update iOS 14.2 I’m regard waiting for this NFC automation future

[@Angela-wv4yw]

Same but for my iPhone 8+ No option for NFC under shortcuts app, I can’t create my own.

[@tomi5985]

It is very useful and I use them now, too! Thanks! However I do not get the solution for iOS shortcut to trigger Alexa to speak via the echo (like you had). Any advise?

[@elizabethburg4013]

Hey, thanks for the video! I notice you have Google Home on your iOS device. Do you know if I add my Phillips Hue lights to Home Kit for Apple, will it remove them from Google Home? I want my kids to be able to use our Google devices throughout the house, but Apple Home Kit offers more automation options. Any guidance is appreciated. Thanks!

[@navarro152]

Good video! One that I have is a little simple. I have an nfc tag just outside the bedroom that turns on my bedside light table to 1%, this way I have light when I enter to the bedroom and my girlfriend is already sleeping 😴

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That’s a good idea. Simple is great.

[@kave7247]

how would this work with Alexa? I know I could just use IFTTT but I'm lazy. Is there another way?

[@michaelnorman6614]

Great Video! I’m a big fan of your channel!!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Michael!

[@Gettoknome06]

Thanks for sharing this! However imma little confused on the steps for IFTTT

[@ChronosCooper]

Reed. How about Smart Life app. I use it to run all my devices. One more thing, how about macros? Is there a way to do that using that?

[@sleepwalkerZZZ]

This is going to be so awesome for my smart lock!!! My smart lock automatic lock has not worked out for me at all. It takes to long to lock and I'm not leaving my door until I hear it lock. I have it set to auto unlock with the app when I get home. And then the auto lock locks the door before I can get to the door. So ultimately I've had to wait until it locks before I leave and upon returning home have had to unlock my phone then open my smart lock app which then finally unlocks the door. I've been thinking it's just faster to use my keys. Until I saw this video. I do hope this will work with my smart lock. I have the WiFi August smart lock. If so, you just made my day. 😁

[@rahiljhaveri]

Can we trigger NFC AUTOMATIONS with Apple Watch

[@cyberkyv]

HI, Thank you for sharing your experiences and recommendations, I am a fan of your channel. I would like to know if you know why in IOS 14 on an Iphone 7 the NFC option does not appear within the automations, only ss shows Wifi or Bluetooth.

[@PalBeron_Live]

Is it possible to Set the ring alert mode to "away" by Scanning a nfc Tag?

[@DjangoGroen]

can i store a action on the tag so it also works with friends?

[@D3nn.s]

When i first saw the NFC tags in your video's I thought I wanted it. Now that I see how difficult it is to install on android I don't know it anymore. It's not users friendly as I hoped.

[@LFProductionsllc]

I love the huge jump in production quality!

[@delrefernando]

Would this work with a smartwatch with nfc? (I guess through the cellphone)

[@chilson88]

How many automations can you set to one NFC tag? I work for my local fire department and having to reset my current automations for my work schedule is a drag. Thanks for the great videos as always Reed, keep them coming

[@raulacosta6020]

How about taginfo. Is that just as good or no? For android

[@dhruv.pandey93]

Hi. Iphones before XR does not support background NFC reading. Any workaround fot that?

[@orenkassner2510]

Thank you so much for making a clear video with instructions, only one I could easily find!

[@N5D-N1]

Oh boi. You are getting me soooooo many ideas

[@miner3993]

Nice video. I am trying to figure out how to usa a NFC Tag to make my phone run an action. I got it to work but everytime I scan the tag the phone ask me which app to read the NFC tag? I can't figure out how to set as the default app to read and run the action. I'm using Tasker as the APP that I want to run the trigger and action. Can you help. What am I doing wrong

[@iceomotion]

for your apple send text of your location and how long it will take, can i scan that with an android and it works?

[@francoportelli5075]

Where do i go for the webhook documentation please?

[@davidfc9241]

Hello, these NFC carda can be programmed yo launch actions of any home automation app such as: Smart Life, Broadlink, etc...? Ir do you have yo buy from each of the brands?

[@sleepwalkerZZZ]

Super excited about things I had not a clue about. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@strucker_logs]

Hey Reed! Is there any way to trigger Alexa/Google Home routines by tapping phone to NFC?

[@darrenlegallais1974]

Which tags work best with iOS devices? Another great video, especially as I will be renovating a new home soon... I can see it being fully automated

[@yuriyvaslyuk8399]

Hi, how can I arm and disarm my Ring alarm with nfc tag using android phone? Thanks

[@neilpatel1717]

Are the KIKO led lights good? Looking to buy them on amazon prime day.

[@macapaka25]

could you do a full in depth video on how to do the locations and drive time to someone from android in tasker

[@Antibackgroundnoise]

I have the Philips Hue hub which controls my table, floor and TV lights but I also have switchbot curtains and a Google smart speaker and I've always wanted to be able to give 'one command' which would then subsequently turn on all these devices one by one.... can you possibly recommend an app which will make my wish come true. 🙏

[@kiomagali]

Does this work with Apple Watch as well as the phone it is paired to?

[@samuelroberts4323]

Is there a way to setup NFC tags on an older iPhone? I have an iPhone X

[@andychaos]

Thanks for the video, Tasker isn't easy but this video really helped.

[@santiagolorianava3107]

Is it possible to connect NFC tags to smartthings after groovy disappeared?

[@RightAsAlways5759]

Awesome I just bought some of these, thank-you!!

[@stephchn]

Can I use nfc tag with a regular lightbulb?

[@johnchan6191]

Well, thx 2 U, I've ordered NFC tags 4 my smarthouse. Gonna try some of yur suggestion that U've posted. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

[@Wolvish]

Can a tag be created to log into an app on any phone?

[@Ann199040]

I have a question, are we able to scan specific nfc tag while in lockscreen mode?

[@kathitheaxe1487]

Hello there. Quick question, I want to make an interactive art gallery in the kindergarten in work at. What would I have to select to use an nfc tag as a shortcut to an audio of a child explaining what they drew on the picture the nfc tag is on? Is that possible? Also, if I want to read the tag with the daycare iPad, does the app have to be installed and set up on every device? And is there a way an nfc tag is programmed to do the same thing for an android and an apple device?

[@sherifrabbaa8221]

Can you please put the link to a trusted nfc tags on Amazon that actually work. I bought some but they didn’t work on iPhone XR

[@eugeniuszmalinowski7156]

can you turn off sceript with event ?

[@HughD]

Another nice and useful video, Reed! It's been years since I've messed with NFC tags but I might just get some going again. BTW, that looks like a Rubik's Cube I could solve!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Hugh! Haha yeah probably the only Rubik’s Cube I can solve.

[@sherifrabbaa8221]

Another question out of the context of this video, I have been trying to reach one of your videos where you talked about a device to identify your phone Bluetooth and do actions based on whether it’s you or your spouse entering the room. Can you please guide to me that video and to that product on Amazon.

[@divyansh345]

Hey Reed great video on NFC. Can you make a guide on how to start from scratch on smart devices for a new home. What devices to buy first and must

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! I did a video similar to what you are describing kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DZpaKLotCiqpY the order of devices on what to buy is just preference on what you want and budget.

[@Kizzy_Is_Dizzy]

How do you do the one for medications?

[@steveowen6228]

I like your little Ron Swanson toy 😀

[@mzhou05]

Great video, what if I use iPhones but use google home? How to config google home on iPhones to automate things, hope you can shed some light... thanks

[@scoops2260]

If we have a google home, could we use a smart button in replacement then?

[@seanobryan4786]

Recently learned about these, trainual is using them to link to training courses, though charge 2.50 each. Do I have to use their tag or will any tag work?

[@Hello2215.]

What hub are you referring to for Google home?

[@matschott8687]

Hi thank you for video , is there way to connect nfc tags to tuya app or smart life

[@riegerkh]

can i use tasker to run an url, that is connect to switch an shelly smart home device?

[@Arkodaki]

SOOOOOOOOOO Cool!!! Did not know that my iPhone (11 Pro Max) Had NFC! And this is soo versatile! :D