Connecteam offers pre-configured NFC tags that are ready to use right out of the box. However, if you’re using your own NFC tag, don’t worry! This article will guide you through the steps to get it set up and connected to Connecteam in no time.
How to Set Up a New NFC
If you purchased your own NFC tag and did not receive a pre-configured one from Connecteam, please ensure you have an NFC app downloaded to set it up. A few recommended NFC apps which can be found in Google Play and App store are:
NFC Tools
NFC Smart Tool
NFC.cool Tools Tag Reader
NFC Tag Reader
NFC Reader and Write
If your NFC device already has an ID and is associated with Connecteam, you can proceed to adding the NFC in Connecteam.
To set up your NFC tag and associate it with Connecteam, start by accessing your NFC app, and click on Write.
Select Add a record, and select Text.
Name your NFC tag, for example; CT-NYSite. This will be the NFC ID which will be inserted in the Time Clock settings later on. Please note that the name must begin with 'CT-'.
Next, select Add a record again and click on Application.
Insert the name of the application you would like to associate with your NFC tag, in this case Connecteam, and click Save.
If you are using an Android device instead of iOS, click on the Android icon and search Connecteam from the play store in order to add it.
Click on Write and hold the NFC tag to your mobile device so it can be scanned.
That's it! Your NFC tag is ready to be added to your Connecteam platform.
After setting up your NFC tag, make sure to refer back to the instructions in this article explaining how to add a new NFC in Connecteam!
Disclaimer
Attaching an NFC tag to a metallic surface like stainless steel can interfere with its readability and may even cause it to not work at all. This happens because metal absorbs or reflects the tag’s high-frequency electromagnetic signals, interfering with its antenna. If you received an NFC from Connecteam, it will already have a protective layer which prevents this, however if you have your own NFC tag, make sure to review the following suggestions.
To overcome this, there are a few effective solutions:
Use NFC tags with a metal-insulating layer (Anti-metal NFC tags): These tags are specially designed for metal surfaces and include a separating layer between the antenna and the surface.
Use an insulating sticker (Spacer): You can place a thin sticker (like thin foam or plastic) between the tag and the surface, so the tag isn't in direct contact with the stainless steel.
Attach the tag to a non-metallic surface: If possible, it's better to stick the tag onto a nearby plastic or non-metal part.
*Enabling NFC Clock in is available from the Advanced plan on the Operations hub*
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