How to Engage With NFC Touch Points in 2021
All smartphones can interact with NFC chips, but you should stay up-to-date with which phones interact with them out-the-box. Thyngs will do this for you.
Know your smartphones for better engagement in 2021
Android Smartphones
Remembering what Android smartphones have NFC is easy. Because it’s all of them. All a donor has to do is make sure their NFC is turned on in settings.
Go to Settings < Connected Devices < Connection Preferences < Turn on NFC
This is something great to know when helping others engage with touchpoints on-the-go. Alternatively, incorporate the instructions into your marketing designs for the team to have at hand.
- Unlock your smartphone
- ‘Tap’ or closely hover the smartphone onto the touch-point
- Click the pop-up for an instant experience
It’s also good practice to describe the 3-step process in simple terms. You can use an infographic like below alongside your NFC touchpoints.
iPhones
Apple has introduced NFC as a key feature of iPhones since 2014. This means that all iPhones to come will have the functionality.
iPhones XS and above will interact with your NFC objects out-the-box. Plus, NFC cannot be turned off for iPhones. One step you needn’t remember. Hoorah!
- ‘Tap’ or closely hover the smartphone onto the touch-point
- Click the pop-up for an instant experience
iPhones 7,8 and X will interact with your NFC objects with iOS11 installed.
What about QR codes?
QR codes aren’t as sophisticated as NFC because they require a visual black and white code in the design. However, QR codes are widely recognised as funnels towards useful content. Go to “How to scan a QR code in 2021” for more.
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Get in touch for a demo of Thyngs or to discuss how to prepare for 2021.