{"id":12811,"date":"2021-11-12T12:56:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T11:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/?p=12811"},"modified":"2024-03-04T09:11:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T08:11:29","slug":"differences-between-bluetooth-and-nfc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/differences-between-bluetooth-and-nfc\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences between Bluetooth and NFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-76u13aj-347b922d21c73432043ec7eaf7ce48f8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-76u13aj-347b922d21c73432043ec7eaf7ce48f8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76u13aj-347b922d21c73432043ec7eaf7ce48f8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Differences between NFC and Bluetooth<\/h1>\n<p>Wireless technologies and devices are becoming more and more popular and therefore, contactless <a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/nfc-technology-based-solutions-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technologies such as NFC<\/a> or Bluetooth are developed.<\/p>\n<p>Given the importance of these tools that we handle every day, we tell you the<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> differences between Bluetooth and NFC. <\/span><\/strong>When can they be used?<\/p>\n<p>Bluetooth is probably the wireless technology you are most familiar with. However, in recent months, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">NFC technology has become increasingly<\/span><\/strong> present thanks to its incorporation into mobile devices and knowledge about its use.<\/p>\n<p>We have already talked on this blog that mobile payments have been a vital factor in the rise of the NFC, although it is not the only use it has. For example, in companies, it is implemented in mobile applications to <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">make sharing information easier and thus, improve processes and communication.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find out more about<a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/uses-and-applications-of-nfc-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> what NFC technology is and how it can be used in businesses<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to see what the <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">main differences are between Bluetooth and NFC<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc.jpg\" alt=\"diferencias entre bluetooth y nfc \/ differences between bluetooth and nfc\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc-705x353.jpg 705w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diferencias-entre-bluetooth-y-nfc-450x225.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6k87oi3-dd5158f1506f2ec6d178a4a3ed641446\">\n#top .hr.av-6k87oi3-dd5158f1506f2ec6d178a4a3ed641446{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-6k87oi3-dd5158f1506f2ec6d178a4a3ed641446 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6k87oi3-dd5158f1506f2ec6d178a4a3ed641446 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6180c3v-6060ad09f911de3f35068c4ca63d8c28\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-6180c3v-6060ad09f911de3f35068c4ca63d8c28 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:19px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6180c3v-6060ad09f911de3f35068c4ca63d8c28'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Keep reading and find out the differences between NFC and QR codes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/differences-between-nfc-technology-and-qr-codes\/'  class='avia-button av-5kptqdn-a5835c6aeb69334574b6b6e34407237a avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-56a4gff-ac49d38bc5d76b0505584b5b98ca9cc6\">\n#top .hr.av-56a4gff-ac49d38bc5d76b0505584b5b98ca9cc6{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-56a4gff-ac49d38bc5d76b0505584b5b98ca9cc6 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-56a4gff-ac49d38bc5d76b0505584b5b98ca9cc6 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h7bdcb-e1d0d1a190f7af385e31a24ba8757df7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-h7bdcb-e1d0d1a190f7af385e31a24ba8757df7 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-h7bdcb-e1d0d1a190f7af385e31a24ba8757df7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Bluetooth technology<\/h2>\n<p>Bluetooth technology was one of the first ways to wirelessly transmit information and data to hit the market. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Today, Bluetooth is already available on all types of mobile devices<\/span><\/strong>, which makes it a well-known and accessible technology for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>For the exchange of information and data, it is necessary to<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> pair two or more devices<\/span><\/strong> and place them less than approximately 10 cm apart, since it is a short-range technology.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the data transfer rates for Bluetooth connections are about 2 to 3 Mbit \/ sec, a figure that reflects that <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">this wireless technology is faster than NFC<\/span><\/strong>. It is also a low-power system that favors that only devices very close to each other are connected without influencing those that we do not want to connect.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bluetooth consumes the battery of your device.<\/span><\/strong> If you do not want that energy consumption to increase, it is better to keep it deactivated when it is not in use.<\/p>\n<h2>NFC Technology<\/h2>\n<p>The acronym NFC in English <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">means Near Field Communication<\/span><\/strong>. This technology is a simple, fast, and secure short-range wireless communication system between devices where the distance cannot be greater than 10 or 20 cm. This technology allows us to carry out <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">contactless transactions, share digital content, or connect devices with a simple touch<\/span><\/strong> between them. It is a system whose speed limit is 424 kbit \/ s, so it is designed to exchange little information quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>With NFC you can make transactions, pair two devices, share information, or control access. Also, one of the uses for which NFC technology has become so popular in recent years is mobile payments. Thanks to NFC, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">paying for anything simply by bringing the mobile closer to the reader is very easy<\/span><\/strong>, comfortable, and fast.<\/p>\n<p>NFC technology is a secure technology to share information and, as we have said, make payments through mobile devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4agi67f-f9f77aacf2096097e7d7aa892e2d414f\">\n#top .hr.av-4agi67f-f9f77aacf2096097e7d7aa892e2d414f{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-4agi67f-f9f77aacf2096097e7d7aa892e2d414f .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-4agi67f-f9f77aacf2096097e7d7aa892e2d414f hr-custom  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3rta2sr-904a0f30fcd787ed6a62e9631f6901ba\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3rta2sr-904a0f30fcd787ed6a62e9631f6901ba .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:19px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3rta2sr-904a0f30fcd787ed6a62e9631f6901ba'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will discuss some\u00a0recommendations and security tips to be prepared\u00a0to develop secure mobile apps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/how-develop-secure-mobile-apps\/'  class='avia-button av-3jvfv9n-fad17de8005baa446e3e1d8c23d71d47 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-31mg17v-6a17991be7aa2494b143506df5335493\">\n#top .hr.av-31mg17v-6a17991be7aa2494b143506df5335493{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-31mg17v-6a17991be7aa2494b143506df5335493 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-31mg17v-6a17991be7aa2494b143506df5335493 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2go5yx7-b29b31710c89c869c248126481b68170\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2go5yx7-b29b31710c89c869c248126481b68170 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2go5yx7-b29b31710c89c869c248126481b68170'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Differences between Bluetooth and NFC<\/h2>\n<p>Once we get to know each of these contactless technologies, we can explain what <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">some of the differences are between Bluetooth and NFC<\/span><\/strong> and what we can use each of them for.<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, one of the<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> differences between Bluetooth and NFC<\/span><\/strong> that we can highlight is the speed at which data and information are transmitted between devices. It is slower in NFC than in Bluetooth. NFC technology is made to transfer little information and weigh little.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it is necessary to emphasize in favor of the Bluetooth that has already been available in all the devices for many years. This makes that <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bluetooth is better known by users.<\/span><\/strong> Furthermore, the NFC is not implemented in all devices.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, another difference between Bluetooth and NFC is that the first one allows you to connect with more than one device, while NFC is used between two devices. In addition, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">NFC technology connects faster to the reader than Bluetooth<\/span><\/strong>, simply by bringing a mobile device closer to the device that has the role of the reader, the exchange of information takes place.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">another big difference between Bluetooth and NFC is that with the latter you can make mobile payments<\/span><\/strong>, which is a great advantage and even more today that we always carry smartphones with us and we have everything we need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1vwqe2z-44a1e91636422cdb80a0581922a4567b\">\n#top .hr.av-1vwqe2z-44a1e91636422cdb80a0581922a4567b{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-1vwqe2z-44a1e91636422cdb80a0581922a4567b .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1vwqe2z-44a1e91636422cdb80a0581922a4567b hr-custom  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1igc4az-72592ff0851588cb0b2c651f974e01b1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1igc4az-72592ff0851588cb0b2c651f974e01b1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:19px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1igc4az-72592ff0851588cb0b2c651f974e01b1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get in touch with us to start your next project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-19hxw8b-99e005984cb3ec4c4b2ca502f79cf12e avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >CONTACT US<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2oecq3-22676b8af1c1788d829cc1b7a3fef8c2\">\n#top .hr.av-2oecq3-22676b8af1c1788d829cc1b7a3fef8c2{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-2oecq3-22676b8af1c1788d829cc1b7a3fef8c2 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2oecq3-22676b8af1c1788d829cc1b7a3fef8c2 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12674,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[480],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12811"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12811\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}