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Actually NFC tags were one of my first things back when I was using HomeKit. They are much better in HA because you can fire an event without any interaction with the device that scans it and that is pretty cool.
Thanks, I have a 10-pack of tags that I could deploy to do random stuff for my own enjoyment. I appreciate the reminder!
The only downside is that the smartphone needs to be unlocked π
Not if you build an NFC tag reader! Then anyone can scan tags! Great for music jukeboxes!
Do you mean that smartphones can act as a NFC tag? Even when they're locked?
Oh sorry, I meant that with an nfc tag reader you donβt need the smart phone. Apologies that I wasnβt clear.
Oh, nooouuuu! I was so happy when I read your post! π Thanks for clarifying.