Tap to unlock with NFC.

Bolt NFC brings familiar close-range tap technology to your front door, so a compatible phone, NFC card, or key fob can become an easy way in.

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Learn how NFC works

NFC is the tap technology people already understand

NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is built for close-range interactions, which is why the gesture feels deliberate: bring an approved credential near the reader, tap, and unlock.

  • Close range
  • Credential-based
  • Familiar gesture

How tap-to-unlock works at the door

One NFC lock. Multiple ways to tap.

The value of NFC is flexibility. Different users can rely on different NFC credentials without turning the page into a list of every smart lock feature.

NFC solves more than “unlocking”. It simplifies the moment at the door.

Built for shared front doors.

A front door is rarely used by one person. NFC lets the same lock support different tap credentials for different comfort levels, routines, and access needs.

Primary users

Compatible phones can become daily tap keys for regular entry.

Kids or active users

A watch or card can be easier than remembering a code, where supported.

Older relatives

A card or key fob can feel familiar without adding another app.

Guests and helpers

A physical tap credential can be easier to hand over and explain.

A familiar tap, now for your front door.

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NFC access for business doors.

For offices, rental properties, staff-only rooms, and service doors, NFC gives teams and approved visitors a simple tap credential instead of another key handoff.

  • Staff access

    Employees can use an approved tap credential for daily entry.

  • Service providers

    Cleaners, contractors, or delivery helpers get a simple credential to understand.

  • Rental turnover

    For rentals or guest units, tap access feels easier than handing off physical keys.

  • Restricted areas

    Use NFC access for back rooms, equipment rooms, or staff-only doors.