I'm new to NFC so can you please recommend any compatible NFC tags that will work with the HTC One?
What should I think about when buying NFC tags?
Laban said:
I'm new to NFC so can you please recommend any compatible NFC tags that will work with the HTC One?
What should I think about when buying NFC tags?
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Been using Xperia NFC Red and black tags got from eBay. It's working fine for me with Sony smart connect from playstore.
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The HTC One has a NFC controller from NXP, so it should be compatible with both Mifare Classic and NTAG203 tags which are popular types.
The Mifare Classic have more storage, but NTAG203 ensures compatibility with most other devices.
You can read more info about the 2 types here:
http://www.shop4nfc.com/what-is-nfc
Related
http://www.amazon.com/NFC-User-Controllable-Security-RFID-ET-3868T/dp/B0082CY3II/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1340664811&sr=8-28&keywords=nfc+tags
These look pretty cool. Pricey but may be worth buying for some.
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Those are ordinary tags, and pricey.
zvieratko said:
Those are ordinary tags, and pricey.
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I think they have an on/off push button switch on the tag, which is why they cost so much.
Did you ever get more info on these?
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They do work with Samsung digital door lock
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I am looking for the best heart rate monitor and app to use with my S3. Think I am looking for the chest strap type monitor.
Any suggestion would be awesome!
Thanks
I use Endomondo app for running. The free version is great but I upgraded for the Race against me feature...now if it was only not 110 outside - 81 for a low temp?
For HR strap I've been eying up but haven't bought yet - its BT and looks really nice: Zephyr HxM http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002PL33AQ.
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amerikian said:
I use Endomondo app for running. The free version is great but I upgraded for the Race against me feature...now if it was only not 110 outside - 81 for a low temp?
For HR strap I've been eying up but haven't bought yet - its BT and looks really nice: Zephyr HxM http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002PL33AQ.
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It would be nice if they use bluetooth 4
will this work with the US version of the S3?
http://www.wahoofitness.com/Products/Wahoo-Fitness-Wahoo-Blue-HR-Heart-Rate-Strap-for-iPhone-4S.asp
or this
http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/accessories/H7_heart_rate_sensor
they say they work with Bluetooth 4 but I cannot confirm the S3 has bluetooth 4.
thanks
S3 has Bluetooth 4.
keroma said:
S3 has Bluetooth 4.
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S3 is NOT Bluetooth 4.0, although most sites or spec reviews claim it is...I boughtthe Polar H7 and it does not pair with it....Im looking to see about an adapter that may work, otherwise, i will go with the zephyr or polar wearlink +
Look into the fit bit or the bodymedia fit link also.. Both have e android apps.. Doesn't do hrm but if your looking for something to help with weight loss or gain that's where you want to look.
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CTfromDC said:
S3 is NOT Bluetooth 4.0, although most sites or spec reviews claim it is...I boughtthe Polar H7 and it does not pair with it....Im looking to see about an adapter that may work, otherwise, i will go with the zephyr or polar wearlink +
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You must be pretty sure of yourself.
Most reviews and even the specs Samsung is offering state that the S3 does indeed have BT4 but because you weren't able to pair it with a certain device all those review pages and the producer of the phone are wrong? It couldn't possible be that the other device is the cause of the failed pairing or, as impossible as it may sound, you made a mistake?
I'm not claiming the S3 does have BT4. I just find your way of reasoning kind of peculiar.
There's also an app that will do heart rate measurement using the camera and the flash which is surprisingly accurate:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azumio.instantheartrate.full
Demo version also available.
I have Cardio trainer app that will work with the Polar Wearlink +
that might be a decent alternative.
@alee: That app is awesome, I got it during the ten cent app sale
+1 for fitbit
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doesn't hte fitbit also require a monthly subscription + $99 for the fitbit itself?
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+1 for fitbit
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FitBit has no heart rate monitor.
mputtr said:
doesn't hte fitbit also require a monthly subscription + $99 for the fitbit itself?
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Both require an online subscription.. Fitbit is free for life.. Bodymedia fit comes with 3months free
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oh. my bad.. I thought the fitbit required a paid subscription.
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alee said:
FitBit has no heart rate monitor.
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I believe there is an app out there that will integrate with fit bit to give you that capability.
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Does anyone got to use Polar H7 with the Galaxy S3?
I haven't used it yet, but according to http://www.bluetooth.com/pages/Bluetooth-Smart-Devices.aspx , it should work fine with the s3 since it's on the list of approved/capable devices.
I'm actually looking for a companion program that will work with it. Currently using Cardio Trainer Pro, but it seems like development died 6 months ago....
Android does not support Bluetooth low energy. The S3 has the hardware but not the ability to use it
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Can someone tell me where exactly is the NFC chip located in the s3 and also why is NFC written on the battery? I have read somewhere that NFC is located in the battery but is that possible?
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The NFC antennae are located on the back of the battery.
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The NFC capabilities of the phone are in the battery. This is why if you are looking to buy batteries online for the SIII you will see some of them have NFC and some don't.
Just out of curiosity, why ask?
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The NFC capabilities of the phone are in the battery. This is why if you are looking to buy batteries online for the SIII you will see some of them have NFC and some don't.
Just out of curiosity, why ask?
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I was planning to buy a replacement battery so wanted to confirm it once. So you tell me that if the battery is replaced with a normal battery, NFC wont work right?
Also one more thing, how does data transfer happen thru the battery?
greenflaw said:
I was planning to buy a replacement battery so wanted to confirm it once. So you tell me that if the battery is replaced with a normal battery, NFC wont work right?
Also one more thing, how does data transfer happen thru the battery?
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Magic, obviously.... or there could be wires that connect to the phone.
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there are extra contacts for it. there is also a foil antenna under the cover of the battery much like what is inside of an nfc tag
I replacijg the back cover of Note2 and suddenly realised that the NFC tags are no more working. I located the NFC chip at the back of the original COVER. I then opened my S3 and there was nothing a NFC chip located in the back cover of this phone. Is it really through the battery? Why NOTE 2 misses out on this feature?
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I replacijg the back cover of Note2 and suddenly realised that the NFC tags are no more working. I located the NFC chip at the back of the original COVER. I then opened my S3 and there was nothing a NFC chip located in the back cover of this phone. Is it really through the battery? Why NOTE 2 misses out on this feature?
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I think it is we who are missing out on the feature. I'd much prefer the nfc chip in the back cover rather than the battery. Nfc enabled batteries are really expensive.
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Be carefull with other then original battery covers. I bought an aluminium one from ebay and the nfc signal wont get through it
I am going to get the att note 2 and want to know if there's a NFC chip in the phone or the battery. With the Galaxy nexus you had to use OEM batteries for NFC to work since NFC was built in the battery. I want to by backup batteries and found ones on Amazon from anker and Hyperion that say NFC compatible .I am assuming the chip is in the phone itself since the flip cases have contact points in the back cover plate.
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The chip is in the phone, the antenna is in the cover.
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The chip is in the phone, the antenna is in the cover.
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Thanks!
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Hi all, i purchased some NFC tags on Amazon, but my phone doesnt do anything when I touch the tag, nor does the tag program create the tag because the phone isnt detecting i....I have nfc switched on etc on the phone...is here a certain procedure to doing this?...Does the phone have to be "Carrier" unlocked?,....Ideas???? I am on a custom rom and rooted...
Have you ever used Google wallet on the phone?
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sswb27 said:
Have you ever used Google wallet on the phone?
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Nope..Never have.
For anyone wanting to know, the antenna is on the Stock Battery..I was using an Anker battery thats why nothing was happening.
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For anyone wanting to know, the antenna is on the Stock Battery..I was using an Anker battery thats why nothing was happening.
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You got to be kidding me!
I just purchased S3 from ebay and one thing that doesn't work is NFC, as you said, nothing happens, neither tags nor phone-to-phone...saw your post, opened up the case and viola - anker battery...
I did wonder if the antenna was in the case lid, like on Note2, apparently samsung had a "better" idea.
Thank you for tip.
It won't work if you have an aluminum back cover either.