"If you're in the market for all the unhinged automation advice to take these little things off your plate, well, the internet has provided once again. What if you could just tap your phone against a sticker on the side of the Goldfish container in the pantry to automatically put them on your grocery list? That's the stuff right there, and it's inexpensive to set up."
"When she scans it with her phone - just like doing tap-to-pay - it texts her husband "I fed the dog," so their pup can't weasel his way into getting two breakfasts. She also demonstrates in the video how to set up automations using the Shortcuts app for iPhone, which comes downloaded on all phones but is free to add if you don't have it."
NFC tags can automate repetitive household tasks and reduce mental load by triggering phone actions when scanned. Small discs placed on containers can send texts, add items to grocery lists, or confirm tasks like feeding pets. iPhone users can use the Shortcuts app to build automations; Android users can use Tasker, Home Assistant, or NFC Tools. Some automations require Bluetooth-compatible devices like lights, speakers, or coffee machines. NFC tags are inexpensive but require some hands-on setup and learning. Community-shared automation ideas offer many practical use cases for busy households.
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