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Innovation through Trusted NFC tags

Every time you tap a tag with an NFC-enabled device, you trigger a unique, secure URL. Kinexio's software confirms the authentication of each tap. Presenting a timestamped presence at the tag and highlighting any unauthenticated taps.

NFC tags for security operations are backed by three US patents, Kinexio's cutting-edge technology verifies presence, ensuring every tap is real and recorded. Whether it’s confirming an ID card or an object, Kinexio delivers verifiable proof with the tap of a tag.
NFC property technology

What is a NFC tracking system?

An NFC tracking system uses small, scannable NFC tags to log interactions and track assets across a building in real time. When tapped with a smartphone or NFC-enabled device, these tags trigger actions or record data, making them ideal for verifying presence, logging maintenance, and streamlining property operations.

NFC tracking system guide

Types of NFC tags

Trusted NFC tags

Trusted NFC tags generate encrypted, tamper-proof interactions that verify who did what, where, and when, turning a simple tap into auditable proof. Used for Proof of Presence and Proof of Compliance.

Standard NFC tags

Standard NFC tags simply store and trigger data on tap, but lack the security, verification, and protection needed to prevent cloning or manipulation. Used in day-to-day asset management and tracking.

NFC tags explained
NFC Tags

How trusted NFC tags work

Tamper-proof near field communication tags from Kinexio trigger secure, traceable actions in just one tap. Here’s how:

  • User taps tag with a mobile device or Kinexio scanner
  • A unique, encrypted URL is activated (no duplication possible)
  • Tag and user ID are verified and timestamped in the cloud
  • Results appear instantly on auditable dashboards

Even in signal dead zones, our mobile app caches taps and uploads automatically once connected, perfect for underground or remote settings.

DOWNLOAD: Trusted NFC scan guide

NFC system features

Proof of Presence
Asset management
Compliance
Safety

Security

NFC Proof of Presence for patrols

Kinexio replaces paper patrol logs with secure NFC tags, delivering NFC Proof of Presence through real-time, tamper-proof scans. Each tap is logged with timestamp, user ID and exact location, ensuring accountability across every shift. Operatives use their smartphones or rugged scanners, even in low-signal areas using the Deadzone offline app. Whether you’re managing security patrols, cleaning rounds or building inspections, Kinexio ensures no checkpoint is missed and every action is recorded for audit.

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NFC Proof of presence
NFC proof of presence

Is NFC tag management software better than QR codes?

Yes! Kinexio’s patented NFC technology offers a more secure, reliable, and tamper-proof alternative to QR codes for location verification. With offline functionality, encrypted one-time-use URLs, and unmatched durability, NFC tags are ideal for compliance, patrol logging, and asset tracking in commercial real estate. This simple yet powerful innovation helps you improve auditability, reduce risk, and operate with greater confidence across your sites and teams.

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Combine NFC tracking with your Daily Occurrence Book

Open your digital DOB and log incidents, attach photos, supported with automatic timestamp entries. Plus, there’s immediate integration with Kinexio’s NFC Proof of Presence tags for your patrols.

Entries are visible to authorised managers instantly, making shift handovers smoother and more transparent. Filters let teams search by time, type, or location. It’s everything your old paper DOB did, only smarter, searchable, and always backed up for audit or investigation purposes. Everything you need from incident reporting software.

The stats (2025)

See how we're increasing property security with NFC tags

Kinexio Secure, powered by MyTAG Trusted NFC, has helped to make properties more secure, across the globe.
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Reliable Proof of Presence & Proof of Compliance with NFC technology

retail
Proof of Presence

Provides guaranteed verification that patrols, inspections, and operational tasks were completed at the correct location and time.

Proof of presence
Retail footfall analytics
Proof of Compliance

Verifies that teams complete legally and operationally required checks at the correct asset and at the required time, and it retains that evidence permanently.

Proof of compliance
Trusted NFC technology

Patented NFC technology means it is unclonable, giving you reassurance and confidence.

Trusted NFC Scan Guide

NFC security applications

UK: Kings Cross

■ Asset tracking: Keys, radios, contractor passes
■ Security: Proof of Presence
■ Fire safety compliance
■ Digital daily occurrence log
■ Contractor induction

UK: 20 Fenchurch Street

■ UHF bike tracking
■ Asset tracking: Keys, radios, contractor passes
■ Security: Proof of Presence
■ Mail room
■ Fire safety compliance
■ Digital daily occurrence log

UK: The Crown Estate

■ Security: Proof of Presence
■ Asset management
■ Mail rooms
■ Contractor induction
■ Digital daily occurrence log
■ Proof of compliance

US: AllianceBernstein

■ Compliance checks on AED’s, fire extinguishers, emergency phones, data closet temperatures & UPS units
■ Security patrolling and incident reporting
■ Over 9,000 scans per month per site average

US: JP Morgan's Global HQ

■ Proof of Activity and compliance with
■ Organisational KPIs

US: Toyota Music Factory

■ Monitor KPIs for Proof of Compliance
■ Conduct compliance checks for fire and life safety equipment
■ Perform security patrols and report incidents

NFC tag case studies

Property management audit using NFC tags, BNP Paribas
Mixed-use 5 min read

Property management audit using NFC tags, BNP Paribas
Facilities Management digitized at Zip World using NFC technology
Alternative 5 min read

Facilities Management digitized at Zip World using NFC technology
From fragmented security systems to one consolidated security platform
Security 5 min read

From fragmented security systems to one consolidated security platform

NFC tag resources

NFC proof of presence – Why QR codes and “standard” NFC tags aren’t enough
Blog 5 min read

NFC proof of presence – Why QR codes and “standard” NFC tags aren’t enough
The role of NFC asset tracking in smart property management
Blog 5 min read

The role of NFC asset tracking in smart property management
One tap, total trust, with NFC security tags
Blog 5 min read

One tap, total trust, with NFC security tags

NFC tag FAQ

What does an NFC tag do?

They act as a trusted physical checkpoint, verifying that a person, asset, or task has been completed at a specific location and time.

This turns a simple “tap” into:

  • Proof of presence (was someone actually there?)
  • Proof of compliance (was a task completed properly?)
  • A verifiable audit trail (not just reported activity)

In other words: from information sharing → to operational evidence.

Which NFC tag is best?

“Best” depends entirely on the use case. Most NFC tags are technically similar (they store small amounts of data and transmit it over short range).

For enterprise environments like commercial real estate, the real question isn’t the tag itself — it’s: How secure, reliable, and verifiable is the system behind it?

For example, with Kinexio:

  • Tags are part of a wider operational platform, not standalone stickers
  • They support encrypted, auditable interactions
  • They are designed for real-world environments (assets, patrol points, compliance checks)

So the “best” NFC tag isn’t just about memory size or chip type — it’s about whether it can support:

  • Tamper-resistant verification
  • Offline capture
  • Audit-ready reporting

Can I use my phone as an NFC tag?

Yes. Smartphones can generally act as NFC tags, but these scans would not be reported in the Kinexio Secure system.

Kinexio NFC tags are applied to physical items. Then using a mobile device (via our purpose built mobile app) or NFC reader to scan the tag, the system records the required information.

Typically, Kinexio NFC tag scan records;

  • Location-specific verification
  • Compliance auditing
  • Proof that something happened in the real world, not just digitally

Are NFC tags secure for compliance and asset tracking?

Standard NFC tags are secure in the sense that they require close proximity to interact, but on their own, they are not tamper-proof systems.

This is where most implementations fall short.

In a compliance or security context, the risk isn’t the tag, it’s:

  • Manual workarounds
  • Backfilling data
  • Lack of verification

Kinexio addresses this by combining NFC with:

  • Encrypted interactions
  • Time and location stamping
  • Centralised audit trails
  • Exception and SLA reporting

The result is not just “data capture”, it’s evidence-led compliance.

What is NFC presence tracking?

It’s a way to prove someone was in a specific place at a specific time, using a secure tap on an NFC tag that logs the user, time and location in real-time.

How are Kinexio tags different from other NFC tags?

Most tags can be cloned. Ours can’t. Kinexio’s patented NFC tag system generates a unique secure URL for each tap, making forgery or spoofing impossible.

Can NFC tags be used offline?

Yes. The Kinexio app stores taps offline and uploads them when signal returns. Ideal for basements, remote zones or construction areas.