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You’ve got an iPhone in your hand and an RFID tag in front of you. Maybe it’s on a product, an access card, or a warehouse box. The question pops up: can you read RFID with iPhone?
Here’s the straight answer: Yes, but in a way that’s so limited it’s almost useless for anything beyond a simple demo. Don’t get your hopes up for inventory tracking.
Your iPhone has an NFC chip (that’s Near Field Communication). NFC is actually a type of RFID technology that works at 13.56 MHz. So, if you have an NFC-compatible RFID tag, your iPhone can read it.
Quick test:
That’s it. That’s your iPhone reading RFID (specifically, the NFC kind). You can also use apps like “NFC Tools” to read simple data from NFC stickers.
This is where reality hits. Your iPhone’s NFC is built for secure taps, like Apple Pay. It fails for every task that makes RFID valuable in business.
I’ve seen people try. They want to scan inventory or check assets with their phone. It never works, and here’s why:
Only if you’re thinking about:
If you’re asking “can you read RFID with iPhone” because you need to track tools, manage inventory, or verify shipments, the answer is a hard stop. Your iPhone isn’t the tool.
This is what we do at CYKEO. We provide the industrial UHF RFID systems that actually solve these problems. Your iPhone is for tapping to pay. Our readers are built to scan an entire shelf or pallet in seconds, without anyone lifting a phone.
Think of it this way: your iPhone’s NFC is a great key for your front door. A CYKEO RFID system is the master security and tracking system for the entire building. Use the right tool for the scale of your problem.
CYKEO CK-D1LA USB RFID Reader is a compact desktop solution with near-field control for precise tag reading and encoding. Powered by USB, supporting ISO 18000-6C, and built for stable batch writing, this usb rfid tag reader fits retail, libraries, offices, and controlled RFID encoding tasks.
CYKEO CK-D1L RFID scanner USB is a compact desktop UHF RFID scanner designed for short-range tag writing and verification. This usb rfid scanner supports batch encoding, stable 0–26 dBm output, and works across Windows, Linux, and Android systems.
CYKEO CK-D1C USB RFID Card Reader is a near-field UHF desktop writer designed for secure, short-range tag encoding. With USB-C connectivity and stable 26 dBm output, this rfid reader usb c is ideal for badge issuance, label encoding, and controlled desktop RFID workflows.
CYKEO CK-D2L RFID Reader USB is a compact desktop encoder built on the Impinj R500 chip. With near-field control and stable USB power, this usb rfid card reader delivers precise tag writing for offices, retail counters, and small-scale logistics encoding tasks.
CYKEO CK-D3L USB RFID Tag Reader delivers stable UHF tag reading and writing for daily desktop and light industrial tasks. Designed for controlled short-range operation, this USB RFID Tag Reader works reliably with rfid tag and reader systems in libraries, tool tracking, and inventory registration.
The CYKEO CK-D4L UHF RFID Tag Reader is a stable Desktop RFID Reader designed for accurate tag registration, borrowing, and return workflows. Built with the Impinj R2000 chip, this UHF RFID Tag Reader delivers controlled short-range reads for libraries, asset tracking, and inventory management environments.
The CYKEO CK-D5L Desktop RFID Card Reader is a stable UHF RFID Card Reader designed for controlled short-range reading and writing. Built for libraries, tool rooms, and asset desks, this UHF RFID Card Reader supports dense tag handling, secure data processing, and easy USB integration.
The CYKEO CK-D6L RFID Reader Writer is a heavy-duty Desktop RFID Reader designed for short-range, high-accuracy tag programming. Built for libraries, labs, and asset desks, this RFID Reader Writer supports batch processing, stable 33dBm output, and seamless integration with existing management systems.
Cykeo CK-D8B UHF RFID tunnel features 30+ items batch reading,
Cykeo CK-D8A embedded RFID badge reader offers 30+ tags/sec scanning, 20cm anti-crosstalk precision, and DC 12V power for unmanned stores, warehouses, and smart inventory systems.
Cykeo’s CK-D8C UHF RFID gate reader achieves 200-tag/batch scanning with adjustable power control, ideal for retail inventory and smart warehouse management.
CYKEO Passive RFID Tags are made for wet and high-humidity environments where standard labels do not last. This rfid passive tag is often used around liquids, chemicals and temperature changes, providing stable reading distance and long data life for industrial tracking.
CYKEO CK-BQ1504 Metal RFID Tags is a compact anti-metal UHF RFID solution built for direct mounting on metal surfaces. With stable 8-meter read range, Ucode-8 chip, and long data retention, this rfid metal tag fits tools, containers, automotive parts, and industrial asset tracking.
CYKEO CK-BQ7020 On-Metal RFID Tags are designed for reliable tracking on steel and metal surfaces. Built with an FR4 epoxy body and industrial-grade chips, these On-Metal RFID Tags deliver stable performance, long data life, and chemical resistance, making them a dependable RFID anti-metal tag for harsh environments.
The CYKEO CK-BQ6025 Anti-Metal RFID Tag is built for metal surfaces where standard tags fail. Designed for long-range performance, harsh environments, and stable data retention, this Anti-Metal RFID Tag is ideal for industrial assets, containers, and equipment tracking using on metal RFID tags.
The CYKEO RFID Laundry Tag is designed for long-term textile identification in harsh laundry environments. Built to withstand high heat, chemicals, and repeated washing, this RFID Laundry Tag delivers stable performance for hotels, hospitals, and industrial laundry operations using laundry rfid tags at scale.
The CYKEO CK-BQ12507 RFID Book Tag is designed for reliable book and document tracking in libraries and archives. This RFID Book Tag delivers long read range, dense placement support, and stable performance on shelves, making it a practical rfid tag on books for library automation, file management, and archival systems.
CYKEO RFID tags in hospitals are designed for sterile environments where accuracy matters. These autoclavable RFID tags support long-term tracking of surgical tools, implants, and medications, helping hospitals improve visibility, compliance, and patient safety.
CYKEO RFID Cable Tie Tag is built for reliable identification on metal surfaces. This UHF RFID Cable Tie Tag is widely used in rfid tags for inventory systems, industrial asset management and Hospital RFID Tags, offering stable read performance, long service life and global EPC Gen2 compatibility.
CYKEO RFID Asset Tag is designed for stable identification of metal assets in industrial environments. This UHF RFID Asset Tag is commonly used for rfid tag asset tracking on equipment, tools and containers, providing reliable reads, long service life and ISO/IEC 18000-6C support.
CYKEO UHF RFID Card is designed for fast identification and long-term use in industrial and commercial systems. Supporting ISO 18000-6C, this UHF RFID Card works at 860–960 MHz and is suitable for custom RFID cards used in asset tracking, access control and inventory management.
CYKEO HF RFID Cards are designed for secure and stable access control systems. These 13.56 MHz RFID key cards support ISO 14443-A, reliable rewriting and long service life, making HF RFID Cards suitable for offices, campuses, events and membership management.
CYKEO UHF RFID Tag is designed for reliable tracking of metal jewelry and high-value items. This Jewelry RFID Tag supports long-range reading up to 8 meters, anti-counterfeit protection and stable performance on metal, making it suitable for retail, inventory control and asset management.
Cykeo CK-R10 portable iPhone RFID reader features 8m range, 500 tags/sec scanning, and built-in 10000mAh charger. Perfect for retail/warehouse teams needing iOS integration.
Cykeo CK-B4L Android RFID reader features 37g magnetic phone attachment, 30cm UHF scanning, and Java/C# SDK for mobile asset tracking. Ideal for anti-counterfeit and warehouse verification.
CYKEO CK-B5L RFID Chip Reader iPhone delivers long-range UHF scanning, iOS compatibility, and all-day battery life. A compact RFID Tag Reader iPhone solution for retail, healthcare, and mobile inventory tracking.
Cykeo CK-B9 UHF Bluetooth handheld RFID scanner features 12m UHF range, 200+ tags/sec scanning, IP67 rugged design for retail/warehouse/pharma. Supports Android SDK & real-time Bluetooth 5.0 transmission.
Cykeo CK-B4 UHF Handheld RFID Reader scanner delivers 1300 tags/sec reading, 30m UHF range, and 12-hour battery life. IP65 rugged design with barcode/NFC/ID scanning for retail/manufacturing/logistics.
Cykeo CK-B2L industrial UHF RFID handheld offers 10m range, 500 tags/sec scanning, Android 11 OS, and IP65 rugged design for retail/warehouse/manufacturing.
Cykeo CK-B3 industrial RFID Reader Handheld, terminal offers 2m read range, multi-protocol scanning (NFC/barcode/ID), Android 10 OS, and IP65 ruggedness for logistics/retail/manufacturing.
Cykeo CK-B3L industrial handheld UHF RFID Reader terminal features 20m read range, 500 tags/sec scanning, Android 13 OS, 12-hour battery for logistics/retail/manufacturing. Supports barcode/NFC/ID reading.
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