NFC + BLUETOOTH
The Perfect Pair
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INTRODUCING BLUETOOTH SECURE SIMPLE PAIRING WITH NFC
● Tap to Pair Overview
Tap an NFC device with an NFC-
enabled smartphone or tablet to
connect.
The tap triggers the turn-on of a device
and establishes a connection to another
network technology, such as Bluetooth
or Wi-Fi.
In addition to the connection, the NFC
tap can also trigger an action such as
sending a document to a printer or
connecting to a speaker.
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HOW DOES BLUETOOTH SIMPLE SECURE PAIRING WITH NFC WORK?
Easy Bluetooth Pairing Process
● Tap the NFC tag
● Exchange Pairing Credentials
● Handover to BT / BLE
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Benefits for manufacturer
● Add value – NFC is an easy upgrade to
existing products
● Improve customer experience– devices
are friendlier, easier to use
● Increase customer affinity and brand
loyalty due to positive user experience
● Reduce support costs – fewer requests
for tech help
● Eliminate cables – support the trend
toward wireless peripherals
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Benefits for consumer
● Faster, simpler connections – no need for BT/Wi-Fi sub-menus or searching through lists to find surrounding devices
● No conflicts – pair only the devices you intend to pair
● Secure exchanges – share credentials securely with just a tap
● Easier disconnects – tap again to unpair
● Save power – use NFC field to enable/disable sleep mode from a battery-driven BT/Wi-Fi device
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The many possibilities for Bluetooth Simple Pairing with NFC within the Internet of
Things
TAP TO PAIR EXAMPLES
In the marketplace
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● LOGITECH - P710e
SPEAKERPHONE
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● Epson Printer
Example of secure pairing: Tap to print
at a public print shop such as Kinkos or
FedEx
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● Sony In-Car Media Receiver
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● Samsung GEAR 360 Digital
Camera
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● Sony NFC Bluetooth Wireless
Keyboard for Android Tablets
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● Ultra mobile
professional projector
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The N-Mark indicates the
touchpoint and ensures a
consistent user experience.
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● Learn more about Bluetooth and NFC
General overview
Connection Handover User Experience
Whitepaper
The difference between NFC, Bluetooth, and
RFID
Connection Handover Specification
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