What is NFC ?
NFC tags are small, inexpensive chips that can be programmed to trigger specific actions when scanned by a smartphone.
How NFC enhances your habit tracking?
For habit tracking, these tags create physical touchpoints in your environment that can trigger habit check-ins with minimal friction.
By placing NFC tags in strategic locations related to your habits—like a workout tag on your gym bag or a reading tag on your bookshelf—you transform your physical space into a habit-supporting ecosystem.
Set up a new NFC tag
Go to Settings > Integrations > NFC
Tap on Scan new NFC tag button
Place your phone on the your NFC tag. You can search on internet to find the place of your phone's NFC reader. It is often placed near the camera.
Choose what type of action is taken by scanning the NFC tag
Choose which habit to connect with the NFC tag.
Tap on Save.
Check in with your NFC tag
Checking in with your programmed NFC tag is straightforward—simply scan the tag with your phone. A push notification will appear, prompting you to open the app and then take the next steps as you configured during setup.
Recommendation
Keep the app running for better work
Keep your Habitify app running in the background for the best experience. If your app is completely closed, scanning the NFC tag and tapping on the push notification will only open the Journal view rather than completing your intended action seamlessly.
Strategic placement ideas
To maximize the effectiveness of your NFC setup, consider placing tags where they naturally align with your habits, for example:
Exercise tag on your water bottle or gym equipment
Meditation tag on your cushion or yoga mat
Reading tag inside your favorite book or on your reading lamp
Medication tag on your medicine cabinet
Hydration tag on your water bottle or refrigerator
Morning routine tag on your bathroom mirror
Frequently Questions
Where can I buy the NFC tags?
You can buy on any online shopping platform like Amazon, Ebay, or Walmart.
How many habits can be linked with an NFC tag?
Just 1
Which type of NFC tag is compatible?
We recommend NTAG213, NTA215, or NTA216 tags
What is the minimum amount of storage required of an NFC tag?
Linking a habit with an NFC tag just requires under 100 bytes of storage.