Connecting Thingy using NFC

Nordic Thingy:52 Hardware

NFC tap-to-connect is available starting from Thingy firmware 2.0.0. The NFC scanning view will appear asking to touch a Thingy with NFC capability to pair.

Before you start, make sure your device has NFC capability and uses the following application versions:
  • iOS: Application version 1.2.0 or later.
  • Android: Application version 1.3.0 or later.
Follow the steps below to connecting Thingy using NFC.
  1. Add Thingy.
    iOS: Press Add using NFC Android Web
    Screenshot iOS: Add Thingy
  2. Tap the top of the Thingy with the NFC sensor of the mobile device.
    iOS Android Web
    Screenshot iOS: Tap-to-connect
    Screenshot Android: Tap-to-connect
    After tapping, you will see a browser view in which you can add a new Thingy.
You will be notified that a Thingy with an NFC Tag has been found.
Continue the initial configuration as instructed in Connecting Thingy using Bluetooth.