this is all well and good but this card does not work if NFC is turned off on your phone, from my first impression I bought such a card and started to check, ALL! My acquaintances had NFC turned off and when they turned it on, some had a phone case that also interfered with scanning the card.
Finally someone who actually tried to use NFC with a v-card and stated the Apple restriction upfront. Thank you so much. What a gotcha. I’ve been fighting this for some time. I wanted to put a vcard on a small NFC tag and put the tag inside the case of my iPhone so people could just tap the back and done. I guess I’ll also have to glue a QR code on the back also so when the link is down. Thanks again.
AMEN! I’ve been trying over and over and didn’t realize why I’m sending a contact but its unreadable. You sure as heck can’t Google it. Nothing comes up!
Phenomenal pacing throughout the video. When you described the problem you encountered, it’s as if you were reading my mind! Thank you for this informative video
I haven't tried setting up yet. I find I gain more if I first just watch the video the first time through. With that said, I appreciate the sincerity and direction provided. And that you made me laugh
iPhone does read the 'SMS' and 'Phone number' options in NFC tools, so instead of sending them to a contact card the nfc notification can pop up to call or text you. This wouldn't share info other than your number though. If you choose SMS, you can specify the message so you can add info there, in the initial message. The NFC tag I have allows you to write multiple records, so I've added the contact first, then the SMS option. On android it picks up the contact card, on iPhone it picks up the SMS record; like they read the first record they can and stop there, allowing this fall back option. I've only tested this on my iPhone and an old android phone though.
I have watched so many videos about this subject... and the inly thing I can say is that this video is by far the best!! Thank you so much for this easy, cool and cheap advice! You rock! You just got a new subscriber! Greetings from Berlin, Germany! :D
I just watched an ad for one of those NFC business cards wanting $80 to do away with carrying around business cards and just carry one with an NFC chip. Stupid thing was they were sponsoring a LTT video so they're not really targeting the less tech-savvy of us that would fall for such a scam. At first I thought it was a kind of neat idea, then after watching their video on how it worked I became sceptical that it was even relevant with everyone already carrying around an NFC chip in their phone, why would they need to carry a second. After a quick search I came across your video and learn it can be done for nearly nothing.
Great video. I liked the step by step instructions. You are the only one I've seen showing it like that. I was getting frustrated by iPhone couldn't read the contacts from NFC tools when it had to read a URL file. Thanks so much my friend. I gave you a like and subscribed to your channel.
You can save a step by writing the saved vcf on your iPhone file system by clicking “share to iCloud” / “view only by people with link”. Send it to yourself (ie. imessage). Open imessage. Long click/copy. You just copied the url to your vcf on internet with security enabled. Update the nfc tools url (make sure you erase/format your card first).
I have a conference coming up and was looking at a way to update my business cards. But as soon as I saw these “forever business cards” being advertised I immediately ran to CZcams to figure out how to program them myself, haha
I have a question, how to make the link to the vcf file works also in android? I tried in android, but it becomes downloading file, but won't open the file automatically.
This video is awesome!!! I was almost about to buy a V1CE card until I thought..."hmmmm I wonder if I can just make my own?" quick question...I have a 3D printer and was wondering if I printed a small cover for an NFC sticker and attached it to the back of my phone would that work just the same??
No… the scanning iPhone needs connection… the url is not linked to the iPhone of the new acquaintance… but to the URL of the contact which is hosted on the internet somewhere… good luck
If you're in business and you can't afford $20 to $120. That is no good. Lol Thanks for video. I paid $80 for mine. Had no idea it was that easy. My 14yr old son has a business, I am going have him do this
Hey man.. thanks for this osm information.. a honest guide.. I really like your video. Can you plz tell us if we use hosting service what exactly we need to put there ? As some of us already hv a website we can get a link easily.. do we need to put tht file in the server with the link ?..thanks again for this informative video
Love the video , but even with the dropbox link there is no way to actually directly save the contact to your iphone contacts. Please correct me if i'm wrong..
@@honestview it's the model number ... but yes it is relative to the size. you can also use the NTAG213 but I just had NTAG215 in hand because of making amiibo ... good luck
Hi! I was amazed how easy is to create a cool "traditional" gadget with a business card. I was wondering if is possible to have 2 nfc stickers one for android and one for iphone so you are covered on both OS?
Yeah I agree .. I only used Dropbox because I needed a place to place the VCF file … so I addressed this in my follow up video czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Thanks for checking out my video!
Hi there! Firstly, AMAZING video! Secondly, I would love to ask you how am I able to use something different than Dropbox in order to store my contact card, I’m thinking some website. How am I able to store the customer’s contact information in a website and letting THEM edit their profiles. Thank you, and once again great video!
It doesn't work as it should... The potential clients you meet, have different phones, not only iPhone. I've done it exactly as you explained, but when tested the card with an Android phone, without a Dropbox app and account, it doesn' performed as simple as in your video... First we were prompted to install the dropbox app, then it prompted the link to download, the we had to click the downloaded vcf file... A lot af steps. Should we have two nfc cards, one for potential clients with iphone and one card for those with android? Is there a solution for just one card for all the phones? Thanks
Have you tried to take a look at my updated video on this topic. The original video is really old... and only uses dropbox because at the time it was the easiest I can see someone without a webserver. But the new video provided few alternatives. czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html good luck!!
Hey, I really liked your video, just had a quick question. Once you follow the pop up to the Dropbox location of the file/contact, is it directly saved to your phones contacts?
Thanks for the encouragement on the video.. as for your question… you can save it to your phone by clicking on the box with an up arrow … good luck and thanks again!!!
Min, are there any changes on iOS 15.1 that allow you to read an NFC card as it should? Moreover, when you did the trick with Dropbox is it possible to save the vcf file in your contacts?
it should be pretty easy... just put the .vcf file in a public access location and you should be good. it is a bit more tricky if you are using wordpress and if you want to do it directly from wordpress.
What are the other devices?? Auto detection for NFC is only on 11 and up iPhone 10 will need to use the build in nfc scanner under control center.. good luck
Wow thanks for the fast reply! I have an Apple se 2nd gen, and the other devices are iPhone 8’s. I will try to use an external app and see if that works
@@masondavid8398 you don’t have to use a 3rd party app … but look for the nfc tag reader under your control center in settings… good luck!! And thanks for your support of my videos!!
Thanks, sorry for all the questions but I’m not able to get the tag to show the contact information is there still a way to do it in nfc tools without Dropbox?
thanks for sharing. just curious... I noticed a lot of videos out there that needs to be online in order to be able to share a nfc business card.. is there one that can be done offline?
Very helpful. I'm wondering. Since you ahve it linked to your dropbox. You can change that contact info at any time, correct? Or would you need to create a new file and make sure it's saved as the same exact name so the link is the same?
Yes.. you can change the contact info at anytime. I used dropbox in this video simply because not everyone has access to a webserver or a webhost. but yes, you can change the contact info and make it the same name as before and all your contacts will be updated.
I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Good luck!!
this is all well and good but this card does not work if NFC is turned off on your phone, from my first impression I bought such a card and started to check, ALL! My acquaintances had NFC turned off and when they turned it on, some had a phone case that also interfered with scanning the card.
Finally someone who actually tried to use NFC with a v-card and stated the Apple restriction upfront. Thank you so much. What a gotcha. I’ve been fighting this for some time. I wanted to put a vcard on a small NFC tag and put the tag inside the case of my iPhone so people could just tap the back and done. I guess I’ll also have to glue a QR code on the back also so when the link is down. Thanks again.
AMEN! I’ve been trying over and over and didn’t realize why I’m sending a contact but its unreadable. You sure as heck can’t Google it. Nothing comes up!
You can create free QR codes. Could print one out on a business card and use link tree. Then you don’t have to buy one
I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html with QR codes too ! Thanks!
Phenomenal pacing throughout the video. When you described the problem you encountered, it’s as if you were reading my mind! Thank you for this informative video
Glad it helped! and thanks for the encouragement and support of my video :) have a great day!!
@@minhsao you as well!
I haven't tried setting up yet. I find I gain more if I first just watch the video the first time through. With that said, I appreciate the sincerity and direction provided. And that you made me laugh
This was great! This enhanced my game plan in a major way! On be have of all entrepreneurs ..Thanks for showing us this cheaper alternative.💰
Simple and clear explanation with easy words. Nothing to say just wow
Thanks!!
iPhone does read the 'SMS' and 'Phone number' options in NFC tools, so instead of sending them to a contact card the nfc notification can pop up to call or text you. This wouldn't share info other than your number though. If you choose SMS, you can specify the message so you can add info there, in the initial message. The NFC tag I have allows you to write multiple records, so I've added the contact first, then the SMS option. On android it picks up the contact card, on iPhone it picks up the SMS record; like they read the first record they can and stop there, allowing this fall back option. I've only tested this on my iPhone and an old android phone though.
I have watched so many videos about this subject... and the inly thing I can say is that this video is by far the best!! Thank you so much for this easy, cool and cheap advice! You rock! You just got a new subscriber! Greetings from Berlin, Germany! :D
I just watched an ad for one of those NFC business cards wanting $80 to do away with carrying around business cards and just carry one with an NFC chip. Stupid thing was they were sponsoring a LTT video so they're not really targeting the less tech-savvy of us that would fall for such a scam. At first I thought it was a kind of neat idea, then after watching their video on how it worked I became sceptical that it was even relevant with everyone already carrying around an NFC chip in their phone, why would they need to carry a second. After a quick search I came across your video and learn it can be done for nearly nothing.
WOW! You’re a phenomenal teacher! Love how you explained the solutions, the problems & how the things actually work! BRAVO! 🎉
Great video. I liked the step by step instructions. You are the only one I've seen showing it like that. I was getting frustrated by iPhone couldn't read the contacts from NFC tools when it had to read a URL file. Thanks so much my friend. I gave you a like and subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for watching my video!!
ive just managed to do it just useing the ulr from icloud and not useing dropbox .. works on android & iphone
This is THE VIDEO I've been looking for. Thanks!!
You can save a step by writing the saved vcf on your iPhone file system by clicking “share to iCloud” / “view only by people with link”. Send it to yourself (ie. imessage). Open imessage. Long click/copy. You just copied the url to your vcf on internet with security enabled. Update the nfc tools url (make sure you erase/format your card first).
Great video! Bad thing is that this only works if Safari is the standard browser. If you change it to Chrome you have to download the vcf file :-(
Thanks for the info! I did not know that!!! thanks!!!
Just received my nfc rounds, thanks again..did everything u said..step-by-step on my iPhone 12 mini and it worked
I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Good luck!!
@@minhsao yes, I watched it...thanks again
Nice video shows methods to improve your business.
Great Info thx! So we can get the generic nfc now, and print logo stickers for them 🦾
Yep sure can!!
I Just ordered cards & they will be here on Thursday‼😀
I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Good luck!!
That's cool man. I had no idea it was that easy to edit those cards.
like your personality nice honest demo! Don't own a I phone.
I have a conference coming up and was looking at a way to update my business cards. But as soon as I saw these “forever business cards” being advertised I immediately ran to CZcams to figure out how to program them myself, haha
Thanks for your he comment… but do check out my updated video which maybe helpful as well.. good luck czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html
@@minhsao will check it out. thank you!
you had me until i saw the auburn hat. Gig 'Em! no on a serious note, thank you! You saved me some money.
Ha ha ha .. War Eagle buddy :). Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions… good luck!
Really useful video with info on how Iphone doesnt allow sharing contacts……didnt know that…..thanks 🙏
Thank you! Pls do a video also for nfc for small restaurant owners like for their menu or contacts.
That is really easy.. it’s the same but replace the link with a link to your restaurant website’s menu… let me know and I will be happy to help
Great Video and great Idea. You should make a QR Code Video, and link it.
Great idea!!!
Damn this man just saved me over 60$ thank you
I also made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html good luck!!!
Thank you very much for this. Really helped my understanding.
Glad it helped !!! have fun!!
You cleared everything up for me and gave me a good 💡. Thank you!
It’s working (the lecture)only if you have the dropbox app also … so not so mutch people
Check out my other video that doesn’t require Dropbox … the original intent of this video from 2 years ago was to show that it can be done
Cool idea, I rather just have it done for me for $14.50, I also get a keychain + smart button to put on my cell phone for that price.
Where?
Wow this is totally cool. Thank you for sharing!
War Eagle and cool info!
War Eagle!
SIMPLE & BRILLIANT
Subbed. Simply because you made it simple. Just the facts and I like some of the other videos you have. I will dig into those soon.
Superb demo.Appreciated
It was very helpful but could've been shorter. Thanks!
Thanks for the feed back... I will try to make my future videos more concise ... thanks for watching :)
I have a question, how to make the link to the vcf file works also in android? I tried in android, but it becomes downloading file, but won't open the file automatically.
Awesome hack, thanks so much for sharing.
This video is awesome!!! I was almost about to buy a V1CE card until I thought..."hmmmm I wonder if I can just make my own?"
quick question...I have a 3D printer and was wondering if I printed a small cover for an NFC sticker and attached it to the back of my phone would that work just the same??
Yep it will work check out my other NFC sticker videos and you willl see what I mean:) good luck!
check it out ... czcams.com/video/ST-Sa1Gkwrk/video.html and again good luck and have fun!!!
Hi Great video. Do you mind telling me what you use to share your phone screen on the screen as per your video.
Yes I can, i simply use the build in record feature on iPhone.... good luck!
Hi there, it was a very useful and informative tutorial video. thankyou
But its necessary to provide an internet connection for the one who will scan it
yes... but do check out my other videos which provided methods without internet connections. Good luck
Very helpful, thanks!
Thank you so much. This is really useful
it worked! But the only issue is that if someone doesnt have dropbox... it wont work. They have to download the app
Yeah... you can give this one a shot... but I don't know about putting your information on a random site. :) vcard.link/card
@@minhsao Thank you! I appreciate it
hey, thanks for sharing this, just gave me a bunch of cool ideas….. ⭐️
I am glad it helped!!! Have fun and check out my other video using NFC… like a lost dog tag :)
Thank u so much
Nice lesson
Is there a way to bypass the Dropbox part? It would be really cool to just let it open contacts by itself
Yes you can just put it somewhere where you can access from a browser and go from there!! Good luck!!
@@minhsao thanks!! is there anything you can suggest? I can't think of something for that part haha
@@CasperBernards you can use something like link tree or if you just have a web server that will work too
@@minhsao great! Will look in to this first thing tomorrow, thanks again!
In reference to min saying u have to have network connection, wouldn’t your new acquaintance have a connected network through their iPhone?
No… the scanning iPhone needs connection… the url is not linked to the iPhone of the new acquaintance… but to the URL of the contact which is hosted on the internet somewhere… good luck
THANK YOU FOR THIS...
It’s really nice and useful video thanks for share 👍🏻
You rock! Thank you so much.
If you're in business and you can't afford $20 to $120. That is no good. Lol
Thanks for video. I paid $80 for mine. Had no idea it was that easy. My 14yr old son has a business, I am going have him do this
I really appreciate for this video, thank you so much
You are so welcome! I also made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html good luck!!!
Hey man.. thanks for this osm information.. a honest guide.. I really like your video. Can you plz tell us if we use hosting service what exactly we need to put there ? As some of us already hv a website we can get a link easily.. do we need to put tht file in the server with the link ?..thanks again for this informative video
Love the video , but even with the dropbox link there is no way to actually directly save the contact to your iphone contacts. Please correct me if i'm wrong..
I've actually made a follow up video addressing exactly your question.
Take a look
czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html
Hi Chen, very helpful but once you tap I dont see the option to actually save it to your contacts. Thank you
There should be a box with an up arrow on the upper right corner.. touch that and you should be able to save! Good luck!
Awesome product
Thanks your smart
well done. great video
thank you great video
Thank You Min Hsao, this sharing is wonderful. Really appreciate it very much.
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Very awesome man
War Eagle!! Dopeness
WDE my friend! Thanks!
But what if the person scanning does not have drop box
yeah ... that is an issue.. I will be making a new video with alternative method soon.
04:07 what Kind of NFC tags?
There is a very large variety of NFC Tags!
great question... in the video description, I have links to what is used... it's basically a NTAG215 amzn.to/3CKsEwc
@@minhsao Thanks!
I presume the last number after 21 (3,4,5,6) has to do with the size of the chip, right?
@@honestview it's the model number ... but yes it is relative to the size. you can also use the NTAG213 but I just had NTAG215 in hand because of making amiibo ... good luck
Hi there, I done all the steps but when I scan the card it open with the browser
make sure your default browser is safari :)
thank you
Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is brilliant
so cool!
I can make you one Doctor Chan next time I see you !!
Hi! I was amazed how easy is to create a cool "traditional" gadget with a business card. I was wondering if is possible to have 2 nfc stickers one for android and one for iphone so you are covered on both OS?
You don’t need two one should work for both. It is the phone side that determines if it is going to automatically read it or not. Good luck!!
Damn!!! Nice sharing, thanks man!
The reason I have been looking at tsp cards and QR code cards is to collect contacts. Trying to figure out to do with with a tap card.
Hi I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html It may help... Good luck!!
But the other person needs to have dropbox on their phone to see the contact , thats a problem
Yeah I agree .. I only used Dropbox because I needed a place to place the VCF file … so I addressed this in my follow up video czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Thanks for checking out my video!
Hi there! Firstly, AMAZING video! Secondly, I would love to ask you how am I able to use something different than Dropbox in order to store my contact card, I’m thinking some website.
How am I able to store the customer’s contact information in a website and letting THEM edit their profiles.
Thank you, and once again great video!
I made an updated video here that addresses your questions czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html please check it out!! Good luck!!
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Good demonstration. Can we setup the same with I phone 7 ? I am trying but shoes "NFC not supported" error when I going to write. thanks in advance.
Sorry I was tuned out as soon as you said I-Phone.. ✌
It doesn't work as it should...
The potential clients you meet, have different phones, not only iPhone.
I've done it exactly as you explained, but when tested the card with an Android phone, without a Dropbox app and account, it doesn' performed as simple as in your video...
First we were prompted to install the dropbox app, then it prompted the link to download, the we had to click the downloaded vcf file...
A lot af steps.
Should we have two nfc cards, one for potential clients with iphone and one card for those with android?
Is there a solution for just one card for all the phones?
Thanks
Have you tried to take a look at my updated video on this topic. The original video is really old... and only uses dropbox because at the time it was the easiest I can see someone without a webserver. But the new video provided few alternatives. czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html good luck!!
Hey, I really liked your video, just had a quick question. Once you follow the pop up to the Dropbox location of the file/contact, is it directly saved to your phones contacts?
Thanks for the encouragement on the video.. as for your question… you can save it to your phone by clicking on the box with an up arrow … good luck and thanks again!!!
I’m just wondering how my iPhone contact turn in to electronic business cards???
Just wanted to say War Eagle!
War Eagle!!!!
Min, are there any changes on iOS 15.1 that allow you to read an NFC card as it should? Moreover, when you did the trick with Dropbox is it possible to save the vcf file in your contacts?
I also made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html it may help!!... good luck
Would this work with any other cloud storage services such as Google Drive/ iCloud? thanks in advance!
It should as long as it provide a public link… also check out my updated video for more details
Hi Guy, This was great! Can you show me...how to put .vcf on my web host? thanks
it should be pretty easy... just put the .vcf file in a public access location and you should be good. it is a bit more tricky if you are using wordpress and if you want to do it directly from wordpress.
What would the reason be for the short cut to work on my device but not any one else’s?
What are the other devices?? Auto detection for NFC is only on 11 and up iPhone 10 will need to use the build in nfc scanner under control center.. good luck
Wow thanks for the fast reply! I have an Apple se 2nd gen, and the other devices are iPhone 8’s. I will try to use an external app and see if that works
@@masondavid8398 you don’t have to use a 3rd party app … but look for the nfc tag reader under your control center in settings… good luck!! And thanks for your support of my videos!!
Thanks, sorry for all the questions but I’m not able to get the tag to show the contact information is there still a way to do it in nfc tools without Dropbox?
@@masondavid8398 try vcard.link/card. I am planning to do a follow up video about this soon… so stay tuned
Excelente video hermano, encontré la respuesta, y estoy haciendo la misma quest que tu para no comprar una super cara, saludos desde Monterrey Mexico!
Thank you and good luck!!!
War Eagle!
War Eagle!
LIKED and SUBSCRIBED off to purchase some NFC cards and stickers 😃
Awesome thank you and have fun!!!
Would they need to have Dropbox to open the file
I made an updated video here czcams.com/video/gbZDTGqoVks/video.html it should help Good luck!!
I can't get an iPhone to pick up the URL. My Android reads it no problem. Gfs iPhone. Next to newest gen... no dice
If we prepare this card for another person, how can that person change his information?
Outstanding
Imagine Rick Rolling with that 😂
Ha ha ha that’s funny!!
Yeah, I wish the link would be rick’s CZcams 😂😂😂
thanks for sharing. just curious... I noticed a lot of videos out there that needs to be online in order to be able to share a nfc business card.. is there one that can be done offline?
No, not automatically with an iPhone… iPhone will only trigger with urls
Good video.
Very helpful. I'm wondering. Since you ahve it linked to your dropbox. You can change that contact info at any time, correct? Or would you need to create a new file and make sure it's saved as the same exact name so the link is the same?
Yes.. you can change the contact info at anytime. I used dropbox in this video simply because not everyone has access to a webserver or a webhost. but yes, you can change the contact info and make it the same name as before and all your contacts will be updated.