NFC can be used to control your phone, pay for things, and more.

Below are some fun ideas for using NFC on Android.

With Google Pay, your Android can leverage NFC tech to pay for things wirelessly.

Close up of a hand paying a bill with a smartphone that reads ‘NFC’

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Let People On Your Wi-Fi connection

NFC is most useful when paired with NFC tags.

Create Alarms for Anything

you might buy dozens or even hundreds of NFC tags at a time.

Maybe you keep forgetting to move clothes from the washer to the dryer.

You could program the NFC tag to start an alarm to remind you.

Just set the correct time and then place the NFC tag on the washing machine.

Trigger Task Shortcuts

NFC tags can make everyday tasks quicker.

Instead of opening apps or searching for things, just scan the tag to get started.

you might also use NFC tags on Android to switch modes.

FAQ

Toturn off NFC on Android, go toSettings>Connected devices>Connection preferences>NFC.

Switch theUse NFCtoggle to the off position.