22Feb 2023 by Copycat Keys No Comments

How does RFID technology differ from NFC as on mobile phones📱? How safe is the data that is stored on RFID keys once loaded onto the device? 🔐

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At Copycat Keys we receive a range of questions from our customers, and requests to copy NFC key fobs. This article aims to explain the differences. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) are two wireless communication technologies that are often compared due to their similarities. However, there are several key differences between the two technologies. RFID uses radio waves to communicate between a tag or chip and a reader. RFID tags can be passive, meaning they don't have an internal power source. 'Active' on the other hand means they have their own power source. RFID technology is typically used in supply chain management, inventory tracking, and access control systems. NFC, on the other hand, is a subset of RFID that operates at a shorter range and uses…
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11Jun 2018 by Copycat Keys No Comments
10 Tips for Managing Your Airbnb Keys (Part 1)

10 Tips for Managing Your Airbnb Keys (Part 1)

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Managing Your Airbnb Keys - Tips 1 to 5Airbnb has been an increasingly popular way to rent out spare rooms and homes to guests over the recent few years. When renting your home on Airbnb there are numerous considerations and factors to plan for. To help you with your Airbnb planning, this article aims to provide some ideas to better manage your Airbnb keys. We have split the contents of this article over two posts, each covering 5 tips each- stay tuned for the next part.Tip #1: Spare Keys, Spare Garage Remotes, Spare Key Fobs and Swipe Passes.As per the old adage, three things are inevitable: taxes, old age and losing keys. I'm sure everyone would lose a key (or a set of keys) at least once in their lifetime. Your…
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01Feb 2018 by Copycat Keys No Comments
Ultimate Guide: RFID Key Fob and Swipe Pass Copy

Ultimate Guide: RFID Key Fob and Swipe Pass Copy

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RFID Key Fob and Swipe Pass Copying​ In this post, we would like to demystify RFID key fob copying for you so that you understand what we do to help you copy a key fob or key card. There is no magic to duplicating swipe passes, it is a simple procedure that is safe and quick. RFID Let's start with 'RFID', it's an acronym for Radio-Frequency Identification. As the name suggests, it uses radio frequency waves to communicate electronic information. In the scenario where you hold an access key fob or key card that allows you into your apartment or office, the digital information being sent using radio frequency is a set of numbers 'in zeros and ones' that represents your key. Keys The key fob (or swipe pass) is…
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