How to use NFC tags to trigger smart home automations, including how to set them up, when it makes sense to use them, their limitations, and how to manage notifications.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Creating an NFC automation
03:47 Testing an NFC automation
04:35 When to use NFC
05:37 Limitations of NFC
06:34 Managing NFC notifications
07:28 Final Thoughts

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