How to Check and Use NFC Settings on iPhone with Apple Wallet & Shortcuts

NFC on iPhone: Always On

• 💡 NFC on modern iPhones is always enabled by default and cannot be turned off.
• 🎯 This default setting ensures seamless functionality for features like Apple Pay and automatic tag reading.
• ⚡ NFC works automatically when your iPhone is near a payment terminal or an NFC tag.

Creating NFC Tag Automations

• 📱 For older iPhones or custom actions, you can set up NFC tag automations using the Shortcuts app.
• 🚀 To begin, open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
• ⚙️ Navigate to the Automation section at the bottom of the app.
• ➕ Tap to create a new automation.

Scanning and Saving NFC Tags

• 🔍 From the list of options, find and select NFC.
• 🔵 Press the blue Scan button to initiate the tag scanning process.
• 🏷️ Hold your iPhone near the NFC tag you wish to add; it will be scanned automatically.
• ✅ Once scanned, the tag is added to your automation, allowing for custom actions and smoother integration with Apple Wallet and other NFC-enabled features.