How to Program an NFC Tag for SMS

Follow these steps to write a pre-set text message to your NFC tag using the NFC Tools app.

1Select the Write Menu

Open the app and tap the Write button on the main dashboard.

2Add a New Record

Inside the Write menu, tap Add a record to view the list of available data types.

3Choose the SMS Option

Scroll down and select SMS from the list. This is ideal for pet ID tags or luggage trackers.

4Enter Contact Details

Enter your phone number in the To field and your message (e.g., Hi! I found your pet!) in the Message field.

Tap the Checkmark in the top right to save the record.

5Prepare to Write

Tap the orange Write / XX Bytes button. A "Ready to Scan" prompt will appear on your screen.

6Scan Your Tag

Hold the top of your phone near the NFC tag. Wait for the green checkmark to confirm the data has been written successfully.