PaySpace Magazine has collected the most popular gadgets with NFC. Among them - NFC ring, bracelets, watches and more.
According to the consulting company Gartner, by 2020 the world's population will have 20.8 billion devices with Internet access on hand. This means that people will increasingly be able to carry out financial transactions online. And gadgets with NFC will help them with this. In addition, according to forecasts of Juniper Research analysts, the industry of smart wearable gadgets will actively develop in the coming years. It is assumed that by 2021 this market will amount to $ 53 billion. Experts from Mastercard have already called 2021 the year of wearable smart devices. And, as you know, the payment function is an integral part of such gadgets: from watches and fitness bracelets to stickers and key fobs.
Smart watches: which models to give preference to.
Smart watches contain many useful functions: it “tracks” a person's activity using GPS, monitors his health, sleep quality, displays notifications, allows you to pay for purchases, and some even make and receive calls.
Operating systems (OS) that the smart watch runs on:
Note: the cost of devices is indicated according to the data
Smart watch Apple Watch Series 3.
Fitbit Versa smartwatch.
Smart watch Garmin Forerunner 735XT.
Smart watch Garmin Vivoactive 3.
Smart watch LG Watch Sport.
Smart watch Samsung Gear S3. Photo: digitaltrends.com
Smart watch Sony SmartWatch 3.
Rings are modern gadgets with NFC that work in tandem with a smartphone. The device can both transmit any data and launch certain actions: it can store phone contacts, logins and passwords for entering e-mail, social networks, and other personal information; it can be used as a pass, travel card, and also to exchange messages, share business cards. In addition, you can pay for purchases using a smart ring with built-in NFC.
Smart rings that support the payment function are not as widespread as, for example, smartphones with NFC or smartwatches. However, the popularity of this device is growing today.
This smart ring has been dubbed “the smartest miniature gadget” as it accommodates 12 different possibilities. For the first time, the ring was presented at the end of May this year, and you can still purchase it as part of a pre-order.
An unusual feature of the smart ring is the ability to make and receive calls. In this case, the conversation can be played back even at some distance, thanks to the powerful speaker. With the Xenxo S-Ring, you can also pay for goods in stores using the NFC chip. To do this, it is enough to bind the bank card details to the smart device via the phone. In addition, the smart decoration is compatible with Apple's Siri and Google Assistant voice assistants. And thanks to the large amount of memory - 4GB, it can be used as a USB flash drive to store any files. According to the manufacturer, the battery can be charged for a maximum of 6 days.
Token Ring smart ring.
On the inside of the smart ring, there is a fingerprint scanner that works according to the EAL + 5 security standard. Thus, if the user removes the smart jewelry, all functions are automatically blocked. When he puts on the ring again, the functions are activated accordingly. On the outside of the Token Ring is a fingerprint scan sensor.
Functions:
Smart ring Kerv.
The accessory is presented in several colors: black, white, red, pink, blue, yellow, green. The smart ring has a built-in NFC chip and also supports EMV protection standard. With the help of a smart decoration, you can pay for purchases by holding it to a contactless reader. In this case, the money is debited from the prepaid account of the Kerv Ring user. And the Kerv mobile application, linked to the client's account, notifies the user of all expenses. In the application, you can set a limit on expenses, exceeding which the program will ask you to enter a PIN-code.
In addition to payments, you can use the Kerv smart ring to pay in public transport, open electronic door locks. However, such gadgets with NFC can be used as a payment device only in the UK so far. The developer's website says that Kerv payments will soon become available throughout Europe.
It is worth noting that in Ukraine in June Oschadbank began accepting pre-orders for rings for contactless payments. It is noted that the device should appear by the end of 2018, and the bank's premium clients will be able to get it.
Smart bracelets with NFC module
Which is better - a smart bracelet or a watch? If you delve into the functionality of two types of devices, the bracelets “track” workouts and walks, display notifications. Smart watches are a more diverse wearable device in terms of functionality, and many of them can even be used as smartphones. However, for those who are actively involved in sports, it is the bracelets that are more convenient, because they are compact and lightweight, unlike watches.
Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 3.
Recently, the Chinese company Xiaomi introduced the smart fitness bracelet Mi Band 3 with NFC support. It should be emphasized right away that it is impossible to use a device to make contactless payments outside of China. To do this, Xiaomi must launch its own payment system Mi Pay in Ukraine.
New functions in the bracelet menu now include a weather forecast and a stopwatch. As for the fitness category, it displays the number of steps taken, kilometers, calories burned and the percentage of daily steps. There is also a section where you can read messages from instant messengers. In addition, Mi Band 3 shows information about incoming calls. The user can also easily reject the call using the device.
Fitness bracelet Huawei Honor Band 3.
The bracelet has a built-in NFC chip, with which you can pay both in stores and in transport. However, payment transactions using this device are only accepted in China.
Among other characteristics of the fitness tracker is the ability to track pulse and heart rate, linking it to specific types of physical activity or exercise. The bracelet also monitors the quality of sleep.
Body WISP sticker.
This type of payment accessory is made for those who don't like to carry too many devices. A solution called WISP in the form of an NFC sticker was presented by MC10 technology company in cooperation with PCH.
Smart manicure.
Such an unconventional solution was presented by a student of the British College of Art Central Saint Martins Lucy Davis. You can pay in this way only for travel on public transport in London. Lucy has embedded an RFID chip in the patch fingernail that is tied to London's transport card - Oyster.
Smart accessories. Photo: home.barclaycard
British financial holding Barclays has partnered with Topshop to launch a line of smart accessories that can be used to pay for purchases. The collection included key rings, cases for smartphones, stickers, bracelets. All devices have an integrated bPay contactless chip developed by Barclays.
Lyle & Scott smart jacket with payment function.
Korean tech giant Samsung has also taken an interest in smart clothing with a payment function. In particular, the company presented an NFC suit, created in conjunction with the Korean clothing brand Rogatis.
Smart suit from Samsung.
(c) psm7.com
According to the consulting company Gartner, by 2020 the world's population will have 20.8 billion devices with Internet access on hand. This means that people will increasingly be able to carry out financial transactions online. And gadgets with NFC will help them with this. In addition, according to forecasts of Juniper Research analysts, the industry of smart wearable gadgets will actively develop in the coming years. It is assumed that by 2021 this market will amount to $ 53 billion. Experts from Mastercard have already called 2021 the year of wearable smart devices. And, as you know, the payment function is an integral part of such gadgets: from watches and fitness bracelets to stickers and key fobs.
Wrist gadgets with NFC
Smart watches: which models to give preference to.
Smart watches contain many useful functions: it “tracks” a person's activity using GPS, monitors his health, sleep quality, displays notifications, allows you to pay for purchases, and some even make and receive calls.
Operating systems (OS) that the smart watch runs on:
- WatchOS: An OS from Apple designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Includes different types of fitness applications, a program that monitors the physical condition of a person, and also allows the device to function independently, without a smartphone.
- Wear OS: OS from IT giant Google, formerly called Android Wear. Includes many different applications, voice assistant, contactless payment function. The device also works autonomously, without a phone.
- TizenOS: The OS that powers Samsung smartwatches. Advantages: beautiful design, support for its own payment system Samsung Pay. The disadvantage is that there is not a wide selection of applications.
- Fitbit: Proprietary OS with few apps, but Fitbit Pay support.
- Garmin: Proprietary OS with few applications and support for Garmin Pay.
Smart watches with NFC: TOP-7 devices
| Apple Watch Series 3 | Lg watch sport | Sony SmartWatch 3 | Fitbit Versa | Samsung Gear S3 | Garmin Forerunner 735XT | Garmin Vivoactive 3 | |
| Platform | WatchOS | Wear OS 2 | Android Wear | Fitbit OS | TizenOS | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| RAM | 768 MB | 768 MB | 512 MB | - | 768 MB | - | - |
| Flash memory | 8 GB (only 2 GB available for music) | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB (only 2.5 GB available for music) | 4 GB | - | - |
| Speaker | there is | there is | - | there is | there is | - | there is |
| Microphone | there is | there is | there is | - | there is | - | - |
| Screen resolution | 312 x 390 pixels | 480 x 480 pixels | 320 x 320 pixels | 348 x 250 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels | 215 x 180 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Wi-Fi | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Bluetooth | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Gps | there is | there is | there is | - | there is | there is | there is |
| NFC | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Heart rate monitor | there is | there is | - | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Voice commands | there is | there is | there is | - | there is | - | - |
| Battery life | up to 2 days | 3-4 days | up to 2 days | 3-4 days | 3-4 days | up to 11 days | up to 7 days |
| Price | From $ 350 | From $ 320 | From $ 270 | From $ 205 | From $ 231 | From $ 356 | From $ 306 |
Smart watch Apple Watch Series 3.
Fitbit Versa smartwatch.
Smart watch Garmin Forerunner 735XT.
Smart watch Garmin Vivoactive 3.
Smart watch LG Watch Sport.
Smart watch Samsung Gear S3. Photo: digitaltrends.com
Smart watch Sony SmartWatch 3.
NFC ring you can pay
Rings are modern gadgets with NFC that work in tandem with a smartphone. The device can both transmit any data and launch certain actions: it can store phone contacts, logins and passwords for entering e-mail, social networks, and other personal information; it can be used as a pass, travel card, and also to exchange messages, share business cards. In addition, you can pay for purchases using a smart ring with built-in NFC.
Smart rings that support the payment function are not as widespread as, for example, smartphones with NFC or smartwatches. However, the popularity of this device is growing today.
Xenxo S-Ring
Price: $ 189This smart ring has been dubbed “the smartest miniature gadget” as it accommodates 12 different possibilities. For the first time, the ring was presented at the end of May this year, and you can still purchase it as part of a pre-order.
An unusual feature of the smart ring is the ability to make and receive calls. In this case, the conversation can be played back even at some distance, thanks to the powerful speaker. With the Xenxo S-Ring, you can also pay for goods in stores using the NFC chip. To do this, it is enough to bind the bank card details to the smart device via the phone. In addition, the smart decoration is compatible with Apple's Siri and Google Assistant voice assistants. And thanks to the large amount of memory - 4GB, it can be used as a USB flash drive to store any files. According to the manufacturer, the battery can be charged for a maximum of 6 days.
Token Ring
Price: $ 249; additional coverage - $ 300.
Token Ring smart ring.
On the inside of the smart ring, there is a fingerprint scanner that works according to the EAL + 5 security standard. Thus, if the user removes the smart jewelry, all functions are automatically blocked. When he puts on the ring again, the functions are activated accordingly. On the outside of the Token Ring is a fingerprint scan sensor.
Functions:
- contactless payment for purchases: has a partnership agreement with payment companies Mastercard and Visa;
fare payment; - serves as a pass: the user will be able to open the rooms to which he has access;
- password activation on PCs, tablets that support Windows OS;
- the device can be used to open the machine.
Kerv ring
Price: from $ 66
Smart ring Kerv.
The accessory is presented in several colors: black, white, red, pink, blue, yellow, green. The smart ring has a built-in NFC chip and also supports EMV protection standard. With the help of a smart decoration, you can pay for purchases by holding it to a contactless reader. In this case, the money is debited from the prepaid account of the Kerv Ring user. And the Kerv mobile application, linked to the client's account, notifies the user of all expenses. In the application, you can set a limit on expenses, exceeding which the program will ask you to enter a PIN-code.
In addition to payments, you can use the Kerv smart ring to pay in public transport, open electronic door locks. However, such gadgets with NFC can be used as a payment device only in the UK so far. The developer's website says that Kerv payments will soon become available throughout Europe.
It is worth noting that in Ukraine in June Oschadbank began accepting pre-orders for rings for contactless payments. It is noted that the device should appear by the end of 2018, and the bank's premium clients will be able to get it.
Smart bracelets with NFC
Smart bracelets with NFC module
Which is better - a smart bracelet or a watch? If you delve into the functionality of two types of devices, the bracelets “track” workouts and walks, display notifications. Smart watches are a more diverse wearable device in terms of functionality, and many of them can even be used as smartphones. However, for those who are actively involved in sports, it is the bracelets that are more convenient, because they are compact and lightweight, unlike watches.
Xiaomi Mi Band 3
Price: $ 29
Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 3.
Recently, the Chinese company Xiaomi introduced the smart fitness bracelet Mi Band 3 with NFC support. It should be emphasized right away that it is impossible to use a device to make contactless payments outside of China. To do this, Xiaomi must launch its own payment system Mi Pay in Ukraine.
New functions in the bracelet menu now include a weather forecast and a stopwatch. As for the fitness category, it displays the number of steps taken, kilometers, calories burned and the percentage of daily steps. There is also a section where you can read messages from instant messengers. In addition, Mi Band 3 shows information about incoming calls. The user can also easily reject the call using the device.
Huawei Honor Band 3
Price: within $ 50
Fitness bracelet Huawei Honor Band 3.
The bracelet has a built-in NFC chip, with which you can pay both in stores and in transport. However, payment transactions using this device are only accepted in China.
Among other characteristics of the fitness tracker is the ability to track pulse and heart rate, linking it to specific types of physical activity or exercise. The bracelet also monitors the quality of sleep.
Not only gadgets with NFC:
Unusual payment accessories
Body sticker
Body WISP sticker.
This type of payment accessory is made for those who don't like to carry too many devices. A solution called WISP in the form of an NFC sticker was presented by MC10 technology company in cooperation with PCH.
Manicure you can pay
Smart manicure.
Such an unconventional solution was presented by a student of the British College of Art Central Saint Martins Lucy Davis. You can pay in this way only for travel on public transport in London. Lucy has embedded an RFID chip in the patch fingernail that is tied to London's transport card - Oyster.
Key rings, covers, stickers
Smart accessories. Photo: home.barclaycard
British financial holding Barclays has partnered with Topshop to launch a line of smart accessories that can be used to pay for purchases. The collection included key rings, cases for smartphones, stickers, bracelets. All devices have an integrated bPay contactless chip developed by Barclays.
Smart clothes
Scottish clothing brand Lyle & Scott has partnered with Barclaycard to test jackets with an integrated NFC chip in the right sleeve. The owner of the jacket could pay for goods worth up to £ 30.
Lyle & Scott smart jacket with payment function.
Korean tech giant Samsung has also taken an interest in smart clothing with a payment function. In particular, the company presented an NFC suit, created in conjunction with the Korean clothing brand Rogatis.
Smart suit from Samsung.
(c) psm7.com
