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Using Your NFC Tag Starter Kit v2.0

Thank you for your order! Discover the endless possibilities of NFC. This model includes includes 15 near field communication (NFC) tags with NXP Semiconductor’s NFC Forum Type 2/4/5 of their NTAG® and ICODE® tag IC platforms. Supporting a wide variety of features and security levels for different application requirements, all tags are equally compatible with Android and Apple iOS devices, including tablets and mobile phones.

How to Get Started

Apple iOS Checklist

  1. Install the latest iOS update to your Apple device (iOS 11 or higher is required to read NFC tags)
  2. All NFC tags are compatible with iOS 11, 12, and 13 on iPhone® 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, and iPhone 11 models
  3. NFC tags in this kit are pre-programmed with a sample URL such as: http://www.nxp.com/NFC/app-dev-resource-hub or http://identiv.com/nfc-kit. Another URL may be programmed by default on your tags.
  4. Tags are configured to enable URL reprogramming, although this feature is not possible from an iPhone that is NOT iOS 13-enabled*
  5. In order to read a tag from your iPhone, an NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) message must be present on the tag, containing the default URL or any NFC Forum-approved message type, including smart poster, Short Service Message (SMS), business card, and others
  6. Download NFC TagInfo by NXP from the Apple App Store, a mobile app for iOS that scans tags, displays information, and can be set to complete an NFC-NDEF action automatically
  7. Open the app and start scanning any programmed NFC Forum tags

* If your kit includes an Identiv contactless reader with a USB port, connect it to your Mac and use the NXP TagXplorer to reprogram your tags.

Android Checklist

  1. Check the “Settings” on your NFC enabled Android and ensure you have NFC switched on
  2. If the NFC capability is disabled, activate it
  3. NFC tags in this kit are pre-programmed with a sample URL such as: http://www.nxp.com/NFC/app-dev-resource-hub or http://identiv.com/nfc-kit. Another URL may be programmed by default on your tags.
  4. Tags are configured to enable NDEF record reprogramming by a variety of applications, including NFC TagWriter by NXP from Google Play**
  5. No specific Android application is required to read tags containing an NDEF message, any NFC enabled Android phone can scan these tags
  6. To get more detailed information, like NXP chip models, versions, and other programmed information on the tags (including NDEF messages), download NFC TagInfo by NXP from Google Play

** If your kit includes an Identiv contactless reader with a USB port, you can also connect it to your PC and use the NXP TagXplorer to reprogram tags

Do you have a question about your tags or device compatibility, or do you need assistance installing the app on your Android® or Apple® iOS device?

Please contact Identiv at NFC@identiv.com.

  NXP NTAG 210u NFC NTAG 216 NXP NTAG 213 TT NXP NTAG413 DNA NXP ICODE SLIX2
  NXP NTAG 210u NFC NTAG 216 NXP NTAG 213 TT NXP NTAG413 DNA NXP ICODE SLIX2
Identiv Part Number I00PADN39025 TA1XADMR0760 LA1XADNC9A25 LA1PADND9025 L29XADID0470
Tag Dimensions 28 mm diameter ID-1 110 x 35 mm dia. w/ security cuts 30 mm diameter 50 x 50 mm
NFC Forum Tag Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Type 4 Type 5
ISO/IEC Standard ISO14443A ISO14443A ISO14443A ISO14443A ISO15693
Memory 48 bytes 888 bytes 144 bytes 160 bytes 316 bytes
Communication Speed 106 Kbit/s 106 Kbit/s 106 Kbit/s Up to 424 Kbit/s Up to 90 tags/s
Security Features
Cryptography AES128 – – – Tag/mutual –
Originality Signature
(Size)		 NXP or programmable
(32 bytes)		 NXP
(32 bytes)		 NXP or programmable
(32 bytes)		 NXP
(56 bytes)		 NXP
(32 bytes)
Memory Access 32-bit password 32-bit password 32-bit password 3 x 128-bit AES keys 32-bit password
Communication Plain Plain Plain Plain/CMAC encrypted Plain
Special Features
ASCII Mirror Options – UID and NFC counter UID and NFC counter UID and NFC counter –
Device Dedicated Customizable originality signature Fast read and NFC counter Customizable originality signature, NFC counter, fast read, external tamper loop connection for once opened detection, and current loop status command Secure unique NDEF (SUN) message, NFC tap counter, flexible mirroring offset for UID, NFC counter, CMAC, and flexible CMAC input Fast inventory read, command-based counter, privacy and destroy feature, and extended operating range
Typical Applications Bar code replacement and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Consumer interaction Product integrity and authenticity, and status aware user interaction Advanced anti-counterfeiting, exclusive, tap-unique user experiences, document authentication, and verified physical presence Device Identification, and supply chain management

Identiv NFC Solutions

Connectivity in the IoT

Identiv is a leading supplier of NFC solutions and has delivered over 700 million tags to date. Available in different form factors, including labels (printed or not), dry inlays, wet inlays (with backing adhesive), and paper tickets, Identiv’s tags are uniquely positioned to deliver radio frequency identification (RFID) connectivity to any object in the Internet of Things (IoT) market.

Now Supported by iOS

Limited by Your Imagination

With NFC technology now also supported by the latest generation of Apple iOS 11, 12, and 13-enabled devices, Identiv can deliver high-performance NFC inlays and tags for a vast variety of NFC applications, encompassing consumer electronics, smart home, food and beverage supply chain management, fashion, retail, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, gaming, and toy industry use cases.