Control Your Smart Home with NFC Tags!
Setup a simple nfc tag automation that will toggle any of our HomeKit accessories on or off. NFC tag automations work natively with any iPhone XS or later.
Below is a written version of the steps shown in the video
Create Shortcut:
- Open Shortcuts App – Create new shortcut
- Add IF Action
- Tap “input” and choose “Select a Home Accessory”
- Choose the device you wish to control (garage door in this example)
- Tap “Condition” and choose “is” “closed”
- Add Action – “Control HomeKit Home”
- Select accessories to change (garage door – open)
- Drag that Control Home action inside the “IF” action
- Add Action – “Control HomeKit Home”
- Select accessories to change (garage door – close)
- Drag that Control Home action inside the “Otherwise” action
To Setup an NFC Tag
- Create new Personal Automation (Automation Tab)
- Select NFC
- Scan and name NFC Tag
- Add Action – Run Shortcut
- Choose the Short you just created to open the garage door
Products Seen in Video:
NFC Tags: https://geni.us/NFCtags
Meross Smart Garage Door Opener: https://geni.us/MerossGDO
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