NFC is a technology that has been with us for some years. Despite this, its uses are many that today may not be known, because we seem to be talking about only mobile payments when referring to the small chip that is being offered by most current phones.
So let us tell you what devices can have NFC on our mobile phone?, to know the power of this technology that can be used for various options you may not have in mind.
Transfer photos, video or music
Although the use of NFC on Android to transfer files is not very widespread, it is possible to accomplish this type of transfer with compatible devices. Currently, there are some cameras and laptops installed for NFC, to share files directly from mobile. This saves us whether we have to connect with a cable or use Bluetooth.
Technically the transmission is made via Bluetooth or WiFi Direct, but NFC does away with pairing
Use the car key for the car
Use a smartphone as a car key is no ordinary thing, but technology already exists and it may be that the future is more widespread. NFC can be integrated into a car so that, when you contact our phone, the car may be turned on like it's the key to use.
Apple, Audi, BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung, Volkswagen, Alps Electric, Continental Automotive, DENSO and Qualcomm are some of the leading manufacturers working in this technology, evidence of the impact it can have on our lives for the future.
Identifying you at an ATM
You may not know it yet you do not need to use the card to identify yourself at an ATM. It is enough not to unlock the mobile to read our NFC chip (in the case of having a mobile made for this) and the cashier sees our card.
Personally, this is a choice I always use, since It avoids removing cards from the wallet. Unpacking your phone, placing it on top of a voila wireless ATM, you can now work normally.
Mobile payments
And in furtherance of the banking issue, it was mandatory to talk about mobile payments. The big advantage here is that We can carry several cards stored on the mobile phone
Applications like Google Pay or Samsung Pay allow us to save and configure various cards, so we can choose the one we want to use on the phone. It's the fastest way to pay, as long as POS has wireless payment options, a common feature today.
Human identity
So far it's not the most prevalent trend, but NFC for our mobile can serve as a personal reference. For example, in the Mobile World Congress itself, an NFC Badge is created, with NFC credentials allowing access to the site through this interface. This method applies to workplaces, festivals, transportation and others..
Sync on device
Although Bluetooth is still king when it comes to connecting to devices, NFC is not far behind in speed and stability. With this technology we can connect the phone to headphones and speakers
Default of actions
NFC tags have been around for years and allow perform the default functions when our phone detects them. For example, we can switch WiFi connection when we go into the house, use it to play music, set alerts and more.
Share a WiFi key
Sharing WiFi when friends or family get home can be problematic. Using an NFC tag and an application such as Trigger to modify its functions, it can create an NFC tag is the activator of this key. In this way, we can share our network information in a convenient way.
Access public content
In connection with the job change, it's good to give a few words on how NFC can be set up for free by citizens. For example, in the city of Granada, an integrated QR and NFC code system was introduced in Alhambra. Moving the cellphone near the face we can get into different directions, the most comfortable way to have it with a smartphone.
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