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Smart Pet Tags in Australia 2026: What Are Your Options?
A straight-up guide to smart pet tags available in Australia in 2026 - NFC, QR, GPS, Bluetooth, and the platforms behind them.
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Articles tagged “NFC”
Clear
8 min read
Microchips vs NFC Tags: Do You Need Both?
Your pet is microchipped - so why would you need an NFC smart tag too? Because they solve completely different problems. Here's how.
NFCPet Safety
5 min read
DIY NFC Pet Tags: What People Link To-and Why FoundYa Exists
3D-printed tags and cheap NFC stickers often point at a Carrd page or a phone URI. Here's what makers do today-and why our founder wanted one platform instead.
FoundyaNFC
5 min read
FoundYa vs Jewelry-Style Smart Pet Tags
Jewelry-style smart tags are a polished disc with a URL. FoundYa matches the hardware, adds BYO flexibility, and includes a full pet safety platform.
ComparisonNFC
5 min read
FoundYa vs HeyBuddy: How We Compare
HeyBuddy markets 'no subscription' but charges ~US$40/quarter for key features. FoundYa matches everything they offer, cheaper, and without hidden paywalls.
ComparisonNFC
5 min read
FoundYa vs Capture 360 Pet Tags: How We Compare
Capture 360 sells NFC pet tags in a gadget catalogue. FoundYa matches their hardware and adds a full safety platform, cheaper entry, and BYO flexibility.
ComparisonNFC
15 min read
3D Print Your Own NFC Pet Tag (Or Let Us Make It)
3D print a custom NFC pet tag with PLA, PETG, or TPU - embed an NTAG215 chip and register it on FoundYa in minutes. Here's how.
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5 min read
Why NFC Beats QR Codes for Pet Tags
QR codes scratch off, fade in the sun, and need a camera app. NFC tags survive it all and scan with a single tap - here's why they're the smarter choice.
NFCTechnology
4 min read
Introducing FoundYa: NFC Tags That Bring Pets Home
We built FoundYa because every pet deserves a way home - no app, no vet visit, just a tap. Here's our story and what makes our NFC platform different.
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