Tasker - React To NFC Tag

João Dias

3 May 201901:25

Summary

TLDRThe video script outlines a step-by-step guide on how to create a Tasker profile that reacts to an NFC card. It begins by instructing viewers to select the 'Profiles' tab and add a new event by searching for 'NFC' and choosing the 'NFC tag' event. The next step is to scan an NFC tag, which allows Tasker to identify the specific tag to trigger the profile. The video demonstrates this by scanning a custom card containing an NFC tag and obtaining its ID. Once the tag's ID is known, the user can create a task associated with the tag. In this example, the task is set to browse a URL that opens a Bob the Builder video. The video concludes by emphasizing the simplicity of the process and hoping the viewers enjoyed the tutorial.

Takeaways

📱 To react to an NFC card in Tasker, create a profile in the 'Profiles' tab.
🔍 Use the plus button to select an 'Event' and search for 'NFC' to choose the 'NFC tag' event.
🔖 The profile will trigger when an NFC tag is scanned.
📍 Scan the NFC tag to let Tasker know which tag to react to.
💡 The script uses a special card containing an NFC tag for demonstration.
📱 After scanning the tag, Tasker automatically finds its ID.
📝 Create a task for the tag, which can perform actions like browsing a URL.
🌐 The example task opens a Bob the Builder video based on the scanned card.
🔑 Scanning the card will trigger the task and open the video.
🤖 Tasker automates the process, making it simple to use NFC cards for various actions.
🎬 The demonstration shows how to set up Tasker to react to an NFC card and perform a specific task.
👋 The video concludes with a sign-off, inviting viewers to enjoy the content.

Q & A

What is the first step to react to an NFC card in Tasker?
-The first step is to create a profile. Make sure the profiles tab is selected and then use the plus button to select an event.
How do you find the NFC tag event in Tasker?
-After selecting 'event', search for 'NFC' and choose the 'NFC tag event' from the options.
What happens when an NFC tag is scanned and the NFC tag event is set up in Tasker?
-The profile will trigger whenever an NFC tag is scanned, allowing Tasker to react accordingly.
Why is it necessary to scan the NFC tag?
-Scanning the NFC tag allows Tasker to identify and recognize the specific tag's ID, which it needs to know to react to.
What is the purpose of the special card with an NFC tag inside?
-The special card with an NFC tag is used to demonstrate how Tasker can be set up to react to a specific NFC tag.
What action is performed in the task created for the NFC tag in this example?
-The task created for the NFC tag in this example is to browse a URL that opens a Bob the Builder video.
How does the video open when the NFC card is scanned?
-Once the NFC tag's ID is recognized by Tasker, scanning the card triggers the profile and the task to open the video.
What is the benefit of using Tasker to react to NFC tags?
-Using Tasker to react to NFC tags allows for automation of specific tasks or actions based on the proximity of the NFC tag.
Is there a limit to the number of NFC tags that can be set up in Tasker?
-The script does not specify a limit, but it implies that multiple tags can be set up with different profiles and tasks.
Can Tasker be used with other types of events besides NFC tags?
-Yes, Tasker is a versatile automation app that can be used with a variety of events such as time, location, and system events.
What is the final outcome when the NFC card is scanned in this script?
-The final outcome is that a Bob the Builder video will automatically open when the NFC card is scanned.
How does the user ensure that Tasker is set up correctly for an NFC tag?
-The user ensures Tasker is set up correctly by scanning the NFC tag to find its ID and then creating a task associated with that tag's ID.

Outlines

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📲 Setting Up NFC Tag Reaction in Tasker

The video script explains the process of creating a Tasker profile to react to an NFC card. It guides the user to select the 'profiles' tab, add a new profile using the plus button, and choose the 'NFC tag' event. This will trigger the profile when an NFC tag is scanned. The user is instructed to scan their NFC tag so that Tasker can identify it by its ID. Once the ID is recognized, a task can be created to perform a specific action, such as browsing a URL to open a Bob the Builder video, which is demonstrated in the script. The video concludes with a simple demonstration and a farewell message.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Tasker

Tasker is an Android application that allows users to automate tasks on their devices using triggers and actions. In the context of the video, it is used to react to NFC tags, which is a key part of the demonstration.

💡NFC

NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices to establish a connection when they are within a few centimeters of each other. In the video, it is used as a trigger for Tasker to perform an action.

💡Profile

In Tasker, a profile is a set of conditions that, when met, will cause the associated task to run. The video script describes creating a profile to trigger an action when an NFC tag is scanned.

💡Event

An event in Tasker is a specific occurrence that can be used as a trigger for a profile. The video demonstrates using the 'NFC tag event' to trigger a profile when an NFC tag is detected.

💡Scan

Scanning, in the context of NFC, refers to the process of bringing an NFC-enabled device close to an NFC tag to read its information. In the video, the user scans an NFC tag to allow Tasker to recognize it.

💡Tag ID

The Tag ID is a unique identifier for an NFC tag. In the video, after scanning the NFC tag, Tasker finds its ID, which is necessary for the app to know which tag to react to.

💡Task

A task in Tasker is a sequence of actions that are performed automatically when a profile's conditions are met. The video shows creating a task that, when triggered, will open a URL to a Bob the Builder video.

💡URL

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it. In the video, a URL is used to direct the browser to a specific video.

💡Bob the Builder

Bob the Builder is a popular children's animated television show about a building contractor and his team. In the video, scanning the NFC card triggers a task that opens a Bob the Builder video, serving as the example of what the Tasker setup accomplishes.

💡Video Script

A video script is a written text that outlines what is to be said or done in a video production. The provided transcript is an example of a video script, which in this case, instructs viewers on how to use Tasker with NFC.

💡Trigger

In the context of Tasker, a trigger is an event or condition that initiates the execution of a task. The video demonstrates using an NFC tag as a trigger for a profile that performs an action.

Highlights

Create a profile in Tasker to react to an NFC card

Select the 'Profiles' tab and use the plus button to add an event

Search for 'NFC' and select the 'NFC tag' event

The profile will trigger whenever an NFC tag is scanned

Scan the NFC tag so Tasker can recognize its ID

A special card with an NFC tag inside is used for demonstration

Tasker automatically finds the ID of the scanned NFC tag

Create a task to perform an action when the NFC tag is scanned

The task in this example browses a URL to open a Bob the Builder video

Scanning the NFC card triggers the video to open

The process is simple and easy to set up

Tasker allows for custom actions based on NFC tag scanning

Use the 'NFC tag' event to trigger specific tasks in Tasker

Scan the NFC tag to associate it with a Tasker profile

Tasker can be used for various NFC-based automations

The video demonstrates the Tasker NFC profile setup process

Tasker offers flexibility in linking NFC tags to different actions

The example shows browsing a URL as an NFC tag reaction

Tasker profiles can be created for multiple NFC tags

The setup enhances user interaction with NFC technology