I'm very intrigued by the Nexus 5's NFC feature. I have ordered 10 tags from eBay, and plan on playing around with them.
Here are some ideas that I will be exploring:
you could store a URL on then so when someone places there phone near the tag, it loads a webpage, or, better yet, a YouTube video
You could also put an NFC sticker on the back of your business card that contains a VCard so when scanned by a phone, will add a new contact with name, address, email, and phone number
You can also use it to launch app or various actions like NFC Task Launcher
Use a nfc tag to open a photo of your list of medications for a diabetic and then be stick onto a braclet for emergency services to use
Switching on my WiFI and changing my lock screen from "pattern" to "None" when I enter my home
Switching BT on and starting Google Music when I get into my car
Putting my mobile into Aeroplane Mode at night
I have one at work setting the phone to dock mode, wifi on etc
I have one located in my entrance hall so when I get home my mobile data turns off, wifi turns on and a SMS is sent to the wife letting her know I'm home
I have one in my sofa cushion which I use on my Galaxy S3 to run a Tasker script to wake my media center and start a remote control app
Got one on my wallet as my contact card, so if some one asks for my number, I just NFC it onto there phone, works through the wallet, so you can stick it on the inside or to a card in side, or even just slip it into a pouch.
Got one on my work ID badge. So when going into work in morning, after breaks and lunch etc, swipe the phone over my badge, and it shuts everything down, leaving the phone exactly how I specify.
Put one inside the battery cover of my tv remote and if I touch my phone to it it brings up a tv guide on my phone.
On my bedside cabinet, the sticker opens IMDB as me and my girlfriend are always like "OMG who is that?!" when watching films
I have one by my bed to turn phone to silent and load up Music Streaming and then tap it again in the morning and it turn it back to "day mode"
log visitors into your home wifi network without them needing the password.
I can now connect my phone to my car cradle, and the tag on it automatically increases screen brightness to max, increases media volume to max, turns on bluetooth, and loads my sat nav app Waze
The Car
I've attached this tag to the dashboard in our car and it does the following to my phone:
Turns off wifi and enables mobile data
Turns up all of the volume settings to max
Opens my Google Music app, so I can choose a playlist to listen to
Welcome Home!
This tag is located on the bookcase just inside my front door. When I swipe my phone over it, the following happens:
Mobile data is turned off and wifi is turned on
Volumes are turned down to 50%
My phone forces a sync to check for new emails / updates etc.
Bed Time
Attached to the headboard of our bed, this tag sets my phone up for the night, it:
Sets my phone to silent
Turns off vibrate
Sets my alarm volume to full
I could also have it set an alarm, but I have a wife who is far more successful at waking me up than an alarm!
Washing Machine!
This one is my favourite, for out and out unnecessary geekiness! Attached to our washing machine, it:
Set the alarm on my phone for when the washing cycle is due to finish (I worked the length out) and this means I'm less likely to forget to dry stuff once it's washed.
It also sends an sms to my wife, telling her "I've put a load in the washing machine x".
This scores me some husband points and also remind her that there's a load in the washing machine that needs drying if I'm out when she gets home. Domestic bliss!
The Keyring
Along with the 10 tags I purchased came an additional tag on a keyring. I've programmed this one to check into Foursquare. Whenever I swipe my phone over the keyring, it opens up the list of nearby Foursquare locations and I simply tap the correct one to check in.
Darkfire2024 - Right now I have one on my laundry basket to set alarm for 30 minutes to tell me the laundry is done. i also use the keychain as a vibrate/ringer toggle for when I leave and enter meetings.
Is there a list of what others have done? Is there anything more interesting that people have already done?
I can see the potential, and am looking for other's ideas to explore.
Oh, and is Trigger (nee NFC Task Launcher) what everyone is using?
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Here is a 10 pack with prime shipping. I'm going to put one in my car to turn on BT and launch my podcast app and max out the media volume. I will have one at work to change the volume on the phone and turn on wifi. I Might keep on in my wallet to turn on a outdoor style mode.
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Here is a 10 pack with prime shipping. I'm going to put one in my car to turn on BT and launch my podcast app and max out the media volume. I will have one at work to change the volume on the phone and turn on wifi. I Might keep on in my wallet to turn on a outdoor style mode.
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"Not compatible with the SAMSUNG S4, Moto X, Note 3, Nexus, Blackberry and Nokia products. "
http://www.amazon.com/TagsForDroid-...e=UTF8&qid=1384032172&sr=8-6&keywords=nfc+tag
I got those because of the cool stickers. Right now I have one on my laundry basket to set alarm for 30 minutes to tell me the laundry is done. i also use the keychain as a vibrate/ringer toggle for when I leave and enter meetings.
That laundry and meeting idea is great. That could be very useful.
Here are some UK based sellers
http://www.amazon.co.uk/RapidNFC-NTAG203-29mm-Clear-Tags/dp/B008JW5QZ0/ - £4.80+£1.50 del
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kamor®-NFC-tags-Waterproof-Stickers/dp/B00DRDZ08E/ - £9.99 inc del
Any advice on which type to go for? Pros and Cons for each type?
Just some info incase you guy didn't already know. When buying NFC tags for the Nexus 5, make sure they say NTAG203 or you will have problems writing them.
I got a 5 pack about a year ago to use with my S2. Have yet to use them.
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Just bought this 10+1 pack $12 with Prime: http://www.amazon.com/Kamor®-NFC-tags-Waterproof-Stickers/dp/B00DRDZ08E
Could use one to fetch news and turn on music in the morning
I bought 4 from Tagstand and have set up 2 for the car - one for my car dock which will turn on BT, GPS, and auto brightness and launch Maps, and the other I will put on the dash or something to turn off BT and GPS and set my brightness lower.
The laundry one is a great idea!
The novelty wears off pretty quickly. I purchased a few wrist tags to use with my nexus 7, with the idea to automatically unlock when in close proximity. Turns out it's easier to enter a pin.
The Android Beam feature which uses NFC (and bluetooth) is very handy. Find myself using that most days.
What's the difference between the NTAG203 (Type 2) and Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) tags?
The site I looked at said both should work on all NFC devices.
The only difference I can see is the memory: 168b v 450b. Anything else?
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What's the difference between the NTAG203 (Type 2) and Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) tags?
The site I looked at said both should work on all NFC devices.
The only difference I can see is the memory: 168b v 450b. Anything else?
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I am not sure either - like you suggest, I would have hought both types are compaitable with all devices. More intelligent people may be able to explain it better..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/NFC_Tags
http://www.nfc.cc/technology/nfc-tag-types/
My oh my, why on Earth does this happen all the time.
Come out with new technology.
Oh no, let's make two standards of NFC chips!
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I'll use it for car, work and home but more creative ways, I don't know yet.
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My oh my, why on Earth does this happen all the time.
Come out with new technology.
Oh no, let's make two standards of NFC chips!
:silly:
I'll use it for car, work and home but more creative ways, I don't know yet.
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Yeh, I know... This looks useful
http://rapidnfc.com/nfc_enabled_phones
sohell said:
I am not sure either - like you suggest, I would have hought both types are compaitable with all devices. More intelligent people may be able to explain it better..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/NFC_Tags
http://www.nfc.cc/technology/nfc-tag-types/
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Below I found an explanation of the different tag types. Basically what I took from it is that type 1 &2 are meant to have a more disposable nature because they're not able to store enough information to perform complex tasks and are inexpensive to make. Type 3 & 4 are meant for more difficult things (i.e. probably things like Google Wallet reader where significant amounts of info are being passed around), are set at manufacture and thus can't be programmed as well as are more expensive.
Took the following from http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/wireless/nfc/near-field-communications-tags-types.php
NFC tag type definitions:
There are four basic tag types that have been defined. These are given designations 1 to 4 and each has a different format and capacity. These NFC tag type formats are based on ISO 14443 Types A and B which is the international standard for contact-less smartcards) and Sony FeliCa which conforms to ISO 18092, the passive communication mode, standard).
The advantage of keeping the NFC tags as simple as possible is that they may be deemed to be disposable in many instances, often embedded in posters that may only have a short life, etc.
The different NFC tag type definitions are as follows:
Tag 1 Type: The Tag 1 Type is based on the ISO14443A standard. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and users can configure the tag to become read-only. Memory availability is 96 bytes which is more than sufficient to store a website URL or other small amount of data. However the memory size is expandable up to 2 kbyte. The communication speed of this NFC tag is 106 kbit/s. As a result of its simplicity this tag type is cost effective and ideal for many NFC applications.
Tag 2 Type: The NFC Tag 2 Type is also based on ISO14443A. These NFC tags are read and re-write capable and users can configure the tag to become read-only. The basic memory size of this tag type is only 48 bytes although this can be expanded to 2 kbyte. Again the communication speed is 106 kbit/s.
Tag 3 Type: The NFC Tag 3 Type is based on the Sony FeliCa system. It currently has a 2 kbyte memory capacity and the data communications speed is 212 kbit/s. Accordingly this NFC tag type is more applicable for more complex applications, although there is a higher cost per tag.
Tag 4 Type: The NFC Tag 4 Type is defined to be compatible with ISO14443A and B standards. These NFC tags are pre-configured at manufacture and they can be either read / re-writable, or read-only. The memory capacity can be up to 32 kbytes and the communication speed is between 106 kbit/s and 424 kbit/s.
From the definitions of the different NFC tag types, it can be seen that type 1 and 2 tags are very different to type 3 and 4 tags, having different memory capacity and makeup. Accordingly it is expected that there is likely to be very little overlap in their applications.
Type 1 and type 2 tags are dual state and may be either read/write or read-only. Type 3 and Type 4 tags are read-only, data being entered at manufacture or using a special tag writer.
Wait...there's three standards of NFC chips? :silly:
Thankfully they can get some things standardised though.
eastpac said:
What's the difference between the NTAG203 (Type 2) and Topaz 512 NFC (Type 1) tags?
The site I looked at said both should work on all NFC devices.
The only difference I can see is the memory: 168b v 450b. Anything else?
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I just bought a 10 pack of Topaz ones. I think they'll both work with the N5, its just the memory capacity thats different. If you use the app Trigger (formally known as NFC launcher) and make your tasks or actions, it tells you how many bytes they are, so you can buy your tag accordingly.
Also as a side note, dont buy the 1K tags as they arent compatible with the newer smartphones. They do have almost double the memory capacity but i rather not take a risk.
Will update everyone once i play around with my tags.
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Will update everyone once i play around with my tags.
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Nice, most people on the sites/ebay opt for the NTAG203 (Type 2) instead of the Topaz 512 so there's not much feedback on it yet.
In terms of memory, the higher it is the more complex the task/action the tag can hold? Haven't had the chance to use Trigger yet so I don't know how many bytes a usual task would require but I'll get onto that soon.
For those in the UK, an eBay seller has 10 sticker NFC tags for £6. Not tried them myself, but will be placing an order later today.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271279788892
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Nice, most people on the sites/ebay opt for the NTAG203 (Type 2) instead of the Topaz 512 so there's not much feedback on it yet.
In terms of memory, the higher it is the more complex the task/action the tag can hold? Haven't had the chance to use Trigger yet so I don't know how many bytes a usual task would require but I'll get onto that soon.
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Yeh i was going to go for the NTAG203 but then i used trigger and created some dummy actions that i would use, they were well over the 144bytes mark. The Topaz 512's arent that much more expensive, only a couple of dollars. I dont mind paying for quality.
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I would like to set up a pretty much automatic NFC distribution for a single MP3 recorded by my band at each of our shows for those who have NFC capable devices.
Is there any way to do this? Looking up NFC/Android Beam and the transfer of MP3s on Google isn't coming up with much.
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I would like to set up a pretty much automatic NFC distribution for a single MP3 recorded by my band at each of our shows for those who have NFC capable devices.
Is there any way to do this? Looking up NFC/Android Beam and the transfer of MP3s on Google isn't coming up with much.
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I don't think the NFC bus is very fast (424 kbits/s). Which would be 0.05MB/s and 15 minutes to transfer a 5mb file
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I don't think the NFC bus is very fast (424 kbits/s). Which would be 0.05MB/s and 15 minutes to transfer a 5mb file
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Well... more like a minute and a half(5/.05=100seconds) but I would still be interested in this. I can always lower the bitrate to get the shorter songs down to 2.5mb
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Well... more like a minute and a half(5/.05=100seconds) but I would still be interested in this. I can always lower the bitrate to get the shorter songs down to 2.5mb
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Ah yeah, a "little" miscalculation there.
Wouldn't it be better to do that via bluetooth or via wifi direct? Less automatic ofc, but sure to work (and quicker).
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Blue nfc is an app that can quickly pair two phones and transfer a file with bluetooth, though it requires that both phones have the app installed (uses nfc to know which phone to pair with).
Would be just as quick to do it manually then wait for the other phone to install the app + with just plain bluetooth you can transfer to any other bluetooth device...
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I want people to be able to get the song in under a minute with NO input on my phone's end(and only a little input on their end). If there is a way to accomplish this with bluetooth and/or wifi?
The main reason I really want to do this is because as soon as our songs are on their phone they become part of their library. This means eventually, they will be played if only when they shuffle. When you give out CDs you have to depend on them actively adding your music, which even I forget to do when I get CDs from local bands...
Natolx said:
I want people to be able to get the song in under a minute with NO input on my phone's end(and only a little input on their end). If there is a way to accomplish this with bluetooth and/or wifi?
The main reason I really want to do this is because as soon as our songs are on their phone they become part of their library. This means eventually, they will be played if only when they shuffle. When you give out CDs you have to depend on them actively adding your music, which even I forget to do when I get CDs from local bands...
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There are apps that enable file transfer that are relatively fast. In most case, it's by using nfc as handshake and direct wifi or bluetooth as the transfer protocol. However, it will not work very well in you case as the users need to have the same app installed. In case similar to you, most are using the url sharing method. The nfc shares a link to the mp3 hosted online. Then the users phone download the mp3 with their own data connection. Good thing with this way is that there's no special app needed, and you don't even need your phone. It can be simply a nfc sticker. You can print something like "download mp3 here."
Hello!
Currently I am writing my Master's thesis. For this I am supposed to use the NFC function of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to turn on/off certain devices such as a flat iron or a stove.
My idea was to use an RFID access control as the ones used to open laboratory doors or the like and attach its relais to the devices' power switch. One could hold the phone next to the device to turn it on/off if permission is granted.
However, most of the access controls I've found are only for 125kHz. As far as I know NFC uses the ISO/IEC 14443 standard which communicates with 13.56MHz. What confuses me though is that some sources say it works with the NXP Mifare Ultralight C chipset but not with the Mifare Classic 1K. Can anyone explain why that is? But even more important to me is: has anyone a good suggestion on the access control I should use in my case?
I'd be happy about any reply!
Regards,
-knucKles
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Hello!
Currently I am writing my Master's thesis. For this I am supposed to use the NFC function of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to turn on/off certain devices such as a flat iron or a stove.
My idea was to use an RFID access control as the ones used to open laboratory doors or the like and attach its relais to the devices' power switch. One could hold the phone next to the device to turn it on/off if permission is granted.
However, most of the access controls I've found are only for 125kHz. As far as I know NFC uses the ISO/IEC 14443 standard which communicates with 13.56MHz. What confuses me though is that some sources say it works with the NXP Mifare Ultralight C chipset but not with the Mifare Classic 1K. Can anyone explain why that is? But even more important to me is: has anyone a good suggestion on the access control I should use in my case?
I'd be happy about any reply!
Regards,
-knucKles
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Just an Idea and hear me out...
As far as I remember most access control (Which I used to use about 7 years ago when I was working for a plant as a part time IT) is nothing but the right string of 101011010, a few bits of data stored on a magnetic strip on a card, or the older NFC chips that could changed, but only store 1 "Tag" at a time.
With most NFC chips in our newer smart phones we have the control to change the information that is broadcast by our NFC on the fly, and even better it is a two way transmission (Which is what makes Google wallet possible.)
If you were going to attempt to make a stove or other device turn off and on with an NFC chip, you would be better off not looking for an access control solution. I would try using another computer. Something that can be programmed with an NFC chip to receive a certain bit of code that says "Turn on front right burner at 50%" and then reply with a conformation saying when the action is complete.
A small Linux box, with an NFC and a single program, and Knowledge of external interfacing.
A smart phone with preset tags that can be chosen to do different actions, and wait for a confirmation.
I think that would be something new and applicable to the real world.
Hope this give you some ideas
After I get done with my current project I am going to make an android app that lets you create an NFC tag and write it to any tag, so people can program there router, stick an NFC Sticker to the side of your router any anyone with an NFC chip will have instant access to there network by touching the router.
Switching on a device using NFC
I have a similar requirement; i.e. to activate a device using NFC from a phone or smart tag. My question is whether the induction power of the NFC from the phone is sufficient to turn on a device that is an off state prior to this.
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I have a similar requirement; i.e. to activate a device using NFC from a phone or smart tag. My question is whether the induction power of the NFC from the phone is sufficient to turn on a device that is an off state prior to this.
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Yes , but such tag isn’t available online, such tag can be only order from specialized manufacturer, we are making some stuff will turn on & off bluetooth device, and it work like a charm. Need soldering to bypass the existing on/off button.
hope that help
ilsol said:
I have a similar requirement; i.e. to activate a device using NFC from a phone or smart tag. My question is whether the induction power of the NFC from the phone is sufficient to turn on a device that is an off state prior to this.
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Probably not, you will need something (small chip) that just listens for the right tag and handles it for you.
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thankyou very jedan
2 different cables / adapters, one for automatic entering of car dock mode, the other for automatic entering of desk dock mode.
I've been searching all over this site and the net trying to find anything comparable to what I envision. I see that HTC has one out for the One X, but I would like some assurance that it will work for our phones as well before I shell out cash, and I have yet to find one with desk mode functionality...
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2 different cables / adapters, one for automatic entering of car dock mode, the other for automatic entering of desk dock mode.
I've been searching all over this site and the net trying to find anything comparable to what I envision. I see that HTC has one out for the One X, but I would like some assurance that it will work for our phones as well before I shell out cash, and I have yet to find one with desk mode functionality...
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use nfc, i use nfc tasker and got my tags from tagsfordroid works great and cheap too
I've got NFC tags and I'm using the Google Car Home app via NFC Task Launcher. I originally set it up to open the app but there was no convenient way to automatically close it. What I found, and others may already be aware of this, is that the Car Home app can be set to monitor BT and when a specific connection is made it will automatically start the Car Home app. Also, when the connection is lost for a user configurable period of time it will automatically close the app. So now all I use the tag for is to turn on BT and set volumes & brightness.
So even though the store says the app isn't compatible it is and just needs to be manually installed.
Just bought a 2010 gti.. which I'm loving.. I am excited to have a car with Bluetooth..
I got it paired to the Bluetooth system OK, it plays music as tho I had a headphone jack plugged in..
It will play call audio over the speakers and evidently the microphone, where ever it is, is working because people can hear me..
BUT.. I still need to use my phone to make or answer a call.. I've seen in videos people are using the car to browse their contact list and make a call.. I do not appear to have this functionality.. just curious if I could hit the jackpot here with someone who has had this problem
I'm running a custom ICS touchwiz ROM
Tia if anyone has any info on this
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Hi! I have a 2012 GTI and just switched 2 days ago from iPhone 4s to GS3. The way I did it I made sure to be in neutral (manual transmission), paired the phone and let it sync address book and everything worked. I suggest you remove the phone from the car and car from phone and try everything again. Im running Blazer ROM[9/23/12][Sup?][LG8][v1.9]
Nice! I knew someone on xda would have one.. do your settings look like this?
The phone audio troubles Me... I feel like it should reference contacts in some way..
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Don't have gs3 any more. Click those 2 check boxes and see what happens
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Don't have gs3 any more. Click those 2 check boxes and see what happens
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In 2010, VW had multiple BT systems. Unfortunately, it sounds like you have the lesser of the 3 (as do I).
I forget the model #'s, but basically there's a top end version that's part of the NAV system which uses the navscreen nicely. Then there is a version used in all the marketing materials that has steering wheel controls and uses the cluster info display for your address book / caller ID. THEN -- there's the real low end, crummy one that just interfaces as an audio cut in with no other integration. This is what I have. You still need your phone for all features except picking up a call (the button on the ceiling can begin / end a call). Lame.
I think your build date determined which BT system is in your car. The good (middle) system was only for very early units. IIRC, there was a class action lawsuit against VW about this - I opted in, still waiting for my check...
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Nice! I knew someone on xda would have one.. do your settings look like this?
The phone audio troubles Me... I feel like it should reference contacts in some way..
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That is generally covered by media. For example, my 2009 Ford focus has a similar system (SYNC) which will download contacts into a small address book and save them for me but doesn't reference contacts in the bluetooth settings area.
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In 2010, VW had multiple BT systems. Unfortunately, it sounds like you have the lesser of the 3 (as do I).
I forget the model #'s, but basically there's a top end version that's part of the NAV system which uses the navscreen nicely. Then there is a version used in all the marketing materials that has steering wheel controls and uses the cluster info display for your address book / caller ID. THEN -- there's the real low end, crummy one that just interfaces as an audio cut in with no other integration. This is what I have. You still need your phone for all features except picking up a call (the button on the ceiling can begin / end a call). Lame.
I think your build date determined which BT system is in your car. The good (middle) system was only for very early units. IIRC, there was a class action lawsuit against VW about this - I opted in, still waiting for my check...
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I have the steering wheel phone button.. but yeah it doesn't do anything. When I push it
I appreciate the info.
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I have the base version which is... Basic lol
i am bumping my crazy old thread with another VW GS3 question if anyone has any info:
Based on the reply i got, i definately have the crappy bluetooth.. its just audio output, and it sucks, i still have to use the phone to navigate through music.
the car came with a iOS adaptor.. which does me no good..
i've done some research and have found this: http://www.amazon.com/Newest-interface-Adapter-Volkswagen-Touareg/dp/B004I9CXHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370563911&sr=8-1&keywords=vw+micro+usb
coupled with this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Inch-Micro-USB-Cable/dp/B003YKX6WM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370564040&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+micro+usb
i would have a micro USB adaptor that would plug into the propietary mmi port..
our phones don't use USB mass storage however.. has anyone tried this? looking for experiences before i pull the trigger if anyone can help.
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i am bumping my crazy old thread with another VW GS3 question if anyone has any info:
Based on the reply i got, i definately have the crappy bluetooth.. its just audio output, and it sucks, i still have to use the phone to navigate through music.
the car came with a iOS adaptor.. which does me no good..
i've done some research and have found this: http://www.amazon.com/Newest-interface-Adapter-Volkswagen-Touareg/dp/B004I9CXHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370563911&sr=8-1&keywords=vw+micro+usb
coupled with this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Inch-Micro-USB-Cable/dp/B003YKX6WM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370564040&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+micro+usb
i would have a micro USB adaptor that would plug into the propietary mmi port..
our phones don't use USB mass storage however.. has anyone tried this? looking for experiences before i pull the trigger if anyone can help.
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Yes the bluetooth sounds horrible
Here's what I did, and it works beautifully..
I picked up the MDI USB adapter, fed a 6ft USB>micro USB through the center console to the dash where I fashioned a phone 'mount' from my Otterbox belt clip.
I noticed it was kind of clunky, and very slow (would take up to a minute for the Premium 8 to even recognize the S3) using the stupid MMS mode. It did work however. I did some research on enabling USB mass storage and found this app: SG USB Mass Storage Enablerhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2hhbW1hZGFnLnNhbXN1bmd1c2JtYXNzc3RvcmFnZWVuYWJsZXIiXQ.. It does require root, with Busy Box installed. Now the P8 recognizes the phone in seconds, and is very fast. The app is also nice for syncing content (more on that later). If your phone reboots, you will need to re-enable UMS. I handled that thru Tasker so each time the phone reboots it executes the shortcut that enables UMS. Works seamlessly.. Please note that UMS ONLY works on the S3's external micro sd card. It works great on my S3 but YMMV..
Now as far as syncing content I wanted something as close to iTunes as possible. Part of my mission was to divorce myself from all things "i"- iTunes, iPod, and of course iPhone. But iTunes has always worked well for me in terms of syncing content. Did some more research and found a nice music manager called 'MusicBee'- http://getmusicbee.com/ With UMS enabled it syncs my content very fast.. MMS not so much. On a side note, why they got rid of UMS is beyond me..
Now to handle playlists, and since I primarily use playlists in the car, I use MusicBee to sync those to a standard SD card and plug that into the slot on the P8. Don't use anything larger than 32gig as the P8 only 'sees' 500 folders. There is no limitation when using the MDI port so this limitation doesn't apply the the phone's storage.
One thing I want to mention is that if you want to be able to shuffle across all your folders you need to make sure to put a random MP3 in the root of your devices SD card. Start playing that song first, hit mix and you can shuffle across your entire library.
All browsing is done via the headunit just as you would an iPod. All tag info is displayed on the headunit as well, with the only exception being you can only browse the content of the phone's micro SD- so folder structure is important. The nice thing about this is that you can run other apps (I run Torque) since the MDI is only sees the S3 as a storage device, so hands free calling still works.
It also keeps the phone charged
Here's a few pics of my setup:
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask..
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Yes the bluetooth sounds horrible
Here's what I did, and it works beautifully..
I picked up the MDI USB adapter, fed a 6ft USB>micro USB through the center console to the dash where I fashioned a phone 'mount' from my Otterbox belt clip.
I noticed it was kind of clunky, and very slow (would take up to a minute for the Premium 8 to even recognize the S3) using the stupid MMS mode. It did work however. I did some research on enabling USB mass storage and found this app: SG USB Mass Storage Enablerhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2hhbW1hZGFnLnNhbXN1bmd1c2JtYXNzc3RvcmFnZWVuYWJsZXIiXQ.. It does require root, with Busy Box installed. Now the P8 recognizes the phone in seconds, and is very fast. The app is also nice for syncing content (more on that later). If your phone reboots, you will need to re-enable UMS. I handled that thru Tasker so each time the phone reboots it executes the shortcut that enables UMS. Works seamlessly.. Please note that UMS ONLY works on the S3's external micro sd card. It works great on my S3 but YMMV..
Now as far as syncing content I wanted something as close to iTunes as possible. Part of my mission was to divorce myself from all things "i"- iTunes, iPod, and of course iPhone. But iTunes has always worked well for me in terms of syncing content. Did some more research and found a nice music manager called 'MusicBee'- http://getmusicbee.com/ With UMS enabled it syncs my content very fast.. MMS not so much. On a side note, why they got rid of UMS is beyond me..
Now to handle playlists, and since I primarily use playlists in the car, I use MusicBee to sync those to a standard SD card and plug that into the slot on the P8. Don't use anything larger than 32gig as the P8 only 'sees' 500 folders. There is no limitation when using the MDI port so this limitation doesn't apply the the phone's storage.
One thing I want to mention is that if you want to be able to shuffle across all your folders you need to make sure to put a random MP3 in the root of your devices SD card. Start playing that song first, hit mix and you can shuffle across your entire library.
All browsing is done via the headunit just as you would an iPod. All tag info is displayed on the headunit as well, with the only exception being you can only browse the content of the phone's micro SD- so folder structure is important. The nice thing about this is that you can run other apps (I run Torque) since the MDI is only sees the S3 as a storage device, so hands free calling still works.
It also keeps the phone charged
Here's a few pics of my setup:
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask..
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first of all, thanks a TON for the detailed reply..
based on your advice i went ahead and grabbed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9CXHW/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a USB http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QE03GK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i run a rooted rom so grabbed busybox and USB MS enabler.. we'll see how it goes! if not, im out 20 bucks.. whatever haha.. either way its very nice to here from someone with the same set up
Grabbed this too as insurance, at least it will sound better than before
i did also find a 16gb sd i had laying around so i threw that in the car yesterday, but my main device for music is my phone so it would be nice to have everything in one place. Even that is very nice to be able to navigate on the head unit as opposed to scrolling through my phone whilst bluetoothing.
if i may be so bold, are you using something like an OBD2 bluetooth adaptor for that torque app? do you have any recomendations for picking 1 vs the other? would be great to hear from a mk6 owner. there are a ton to choose from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_11?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=bluetooth+obd2&sprefix=bluetooth+o%2Celectronics%2C253
DrKaotica said:
first of all, thanks a TON for the detailed reply..
based on your advice i went ahead and grabbed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9CXHW/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a USB http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QE03GK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i run a rooted rom so grabbed busybox and USB MS enabler.. we'll see how it goes! if not, im out 20 bucks.. whatever haha.. either way its very nice to here from someone with the same set up
Grabbed this too as insurance, at least it will sound better than before
i did also find a 16gb sd i had laying around so i threw that in the car yesterday, but my main device for music is my phone so it would be nice to have everything in one place. Even that is very nice to be able to navigate on the head unit as opposed to scrolling through my phone whilst bluetoothing.
if i may be so bold, are you using something like an OBD2 bluetooth adaptor for that torque app? do you have any recomendations for picking 1 vs the other? would be great to hear from a mk6 owner. there are a ton to choose from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_11?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=bluetooth+obd2&sprefix=bluetooth+o%2Celectronics%2C253
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Let me know how it goes, and don't hesitate to ask any questions..
I used this bluetooth adapter, and have had no issues.. http://www.amazon.com/Version-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Interface-Scanner/dp/B008UR7J6I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370656911&sr=1-3&keywords=bluetooth+obd2
Hi guys,
There is a question to Smartwatch owners.
Does anyone tried to use NFC tag in the watch to open a door or gain access on other RFID device?
I'm considering to buy a watch and the main reason to do it is abillity to use it at work, where I have to go through many doors where I use my Nexus 5 or just simple keyfob with Mifare chip.
I don't really understand, why companys like Sony, LG or Samsung cannot see this, that is a game changing feature .... There is until now, just one company which thinking about that.. but theirs watch isn't smart : http://www.winwatchtrade.com/the-key-nfc-mifare/
Be something that would be very cool, would have to see if NFC Tagwrier can be sideloaded..
Even if it worked on the watch, it may not create workable NFC tags,
Hope somebody tries this. I did try but was not able to read any NFC tags
AstroDigital said:
Be something that would be very cool, would have to see if NFC Tagwrier can be sideloaded..
Even if it worked on the watch, it may not create workable NFC tags,
Hope somebody tries this. I did try but was not able to read any NFC tags
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Tried and worked with an HID iClass R10 Card Reader. Problem is that the watch's nfc sends the same info from all Sony SW3's, so not secure.