HiveBloom supports NFC tag writing and reading to help you quickly identify hives using the app. To use NFC tags, you must have a NFC tag capable of NDEF formatting. Most NFC tags support this.

Writing NFC Tags

1. Navigate to the hive you would like to make a NFC tag for.
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Tap “NFC Tags”
4. Tap the action button in the bottom right corner.
5. Scan the NFC tag to write the tag.

Reading NFC Tags

Android

Make sure you have a NFC capable phone and that NFC is enabled.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Connected devices.
3. Tap on Connection preferences.
4. Select NFC.
5. Toggle the “Use NFC” option on.

To read a NFC tag, simply hold your phone up to the tag.

iOS

Open HiveBloom and select the NFC tag button on the home screen in the top right corner.