The second way to use NFC tags is to encode an NDEF message to the tag, (again you can use the NFC app to do this) that triggers a Shortcut directly - no automation needed. In the NFC app go to "Write" and click on the little "+" in .Posted on Nov 1, 2021 12:10 PM. On your iPhone, open the Shortcuts app. Tap on the Automation tab at the bottom of your screen. Tap on Create Personal Automation. Scroll down and select NFC. Tap on Scan. Put .