NFC tags
Stick an NFC tag on a projector, toolbox or shelf: one tap with a smartphone (iPhone or Android) or the USB reader opens the item, adds it to the transaction or loads the person. Just like a QR scan – only without aiming.
Included in all plans – even the Free plan
Wherever a QR code works
A tag on the projector, the tent or the case: a tap opens the item or adds it to the loan transaction.
An NFC card as a lending card: a quick tap at pick-up and the person is loaded – just like with the QR code on the card.
One tag for the whole packing list – such as “Complete stand” or “Tablet case 1”. One tap adds every part.
A tag on the shelf or compartment: a tap opens the storage location with its stock. Part of the Equipment & storage module.
Laptops, cameras, measuring devices: every unit with its own serial number gets its own tag. Also part of the Equipment & storage module.
NFC complements the QR labels instead of replacing them. If you prefer scanning, scan – if you’d rather tap, tap.
How it works
In the browser, open „NFC-Chips“ (NFC tags) on the item and hold the tag to the USB reader – or type in the serial number. In the app: open the item, tap „NFC-Chip verknüpfen“ (Link NFC tag) and hold the tag to your smartphone.
When searching, lending and returning, depositoo recognises the tag just like a QR code: open the item, add it to the transaction or load the customer.
Several tags per item, remove lost tags, reassign tags in use with one click. You can always see who linked which tag.
Writable tags
When you link a writable tag in the app, depositoo also writes the item’s code onto it. That way the tag is recognised even if the link is ever missing.
Equipment
Standard NFC stickers, key fobs or cards. For metal housings there are special on-metal stickers.
A USB NFC reader that types the serial number like a keyboard – on the PC, laptop or tablet at the counter.
iPhones and NFC-enabled Android phones read the tags themselves – no extra device needed. More about the app
NFC is included in all plans. Storage locations and individual units come with the Equipment & storage module from the Team plan.
FAQ
No. In the browser, a USB NFC reader reads the tag – it types the serial number into depositoo like a keyboard. On a smartphone (iPhone or Android), the depositoo app reads the tag directly, with no extra device.
No. NFC tags for items, customers and kits are available in all plans. Storage locations and individual units are part of the Equipment & storage module (from the Team plan) – the tags work exactly the same there.
depositoo shows you what the tag is currently assigned to. With one click you reassign it – or cancel.
Yes. The QR code stays, the tag is added. You can also assign several tags to one item.
Create your account, link your first tags and try it out at the counter.