What you need.
NFC tags are obtained separately. Petter Days also supports record-keeping on iPad, but the tag operations in this guide require a compatible iPhone.
- A compatible NFC-capable iPhone with Petter Days installed.
- A writable NFC tag supported by the app. Check compatibility before buying.
- The pet and record type you want the shortcut to open.
Configure it, verify it, then put it to use.
For example, place a water-record shortcut near drinking supplies. Presets are not measurements. Choose “Fill in and save” if values need changing each time; before using “Save directly”, check that the preset matches the care actually given.
- In the app’s NFC tools, choose the pet, record type and saving mode. Check the pet and preset before writing.
- Follow the app’s instructions to write the tag, then verify its contents.
- Read the tag once and check the opened form or saved record in the app before placing it where you will use it.
- “Fill in and save”: check the pet, time and values before each save. “Save directly”: record the preset with the current time, then view the result in the app.
Choose how to save. Confirm the care yourself.
A tag does not measure water or know whether medication was given. Reading a tag, opening the app and successfully saving a record are separate steps.
Direct saving requires opening the app from an NFC tag. The app must be able to identify the selected pet in your current library, and you need permission to edit. Ordinary links and the in-app “Try it” action only open a prefilled form. Walks support “Fill in and save” only.
Your iPhone may show a notification that you need to tap. Behavior depends on the device, system state and tag contents. You can still open records inside the app without a tag.
Choose carefully what goes on a tag.
Tag contents are not encrypted and may be read or copied. Reading a tag does not grant library access. Before writing, review what information is included in tags and fallback links.