Automation
Using NFC tags to automate your home, workflows, and devices - from smart-home triggers to 3D-printer spools.
Parse NFC Tap Counter Data With iOS Shortcuts
Drop-in iOS Shortcuts that parse the NFC Tap Counter's tag ID and scan count - a reusable parser, and a tag-alert demo that uses it.
NFC.cool Tools 6.11.0 - OpenPrintTag support
Tools 6.11 lands with native support for the OpenPrintTag standard - read and write smart-spool data on 3D-printer filament tags from any vendor.
How to Check and Reset Your Philips Sonicare Brush Head Counter with NFC
Your Sonicare toothbrush has an NFC chip inside every brush head that counts down until you buy a replacement. Here's what it actually tracks, and how to check your usage or reset the counter with NFC.cool Tools.
OpenPrintTag: How to Read & Write Smart 3D Printing Spools with Your Phone
OpenPrintTag is the open standard for smart filament spools. Learn how it works, what data it stores, and how to read and write OpenPrintTag NFC tags using just your phone.
NFC Tags Explained: A Complete Beginner's Guide
NFC tags are tiny, unpowered chips that can trigger actions on your phone with a single tap. Here's everything you need to know - what they are, how they work, which types to buy, and 15+ practical ways to use them.
EU Digital Product Passport: What You Need to Know in 2026
The EU Digital Product Passport is here - batteries are already covered, textiles and electronics are next. Here's what DPP means for businesses, consumers, and why NFC technology is at the center of it all.
Why can't my iPhone open my condo's RFID door? Understanding NFC vs RFID
The honest answer to one of the most common questions in our inbox: your iPhone's NFC can't talk to your condo's RFID card, and Apple's intentional about that.