Every Smart Tap Tag contains a tiny NFC chip — the same technology used for tap-to-pay. When a phone touches the sticker, the chip tells the phone what to do.
The 911 sticker
- Hold the top-back of the phone (iPhone) or the middle-back (most Android phones) to the sticker.
- The phone shows a prompt to call 911.
- Press Call. Tell the dispatcher where you are and what happened.
The sticker brings up 911 but never dials on its own — the person always presses Call. That prevents pocket-dials and accidental calls.
Which phones work?
- iPhone XS and newer: reads the sticker automatically when the screen is on and the phone has been unlocked at least once since restarting. A banner appears — tap it, then press Call.
- Android: most phones with NFC turned on (Settings → Connected devices → NFC). The dialer opens with 911 entered.
- Older iPhones (8–X): need the NFC reader in Control Center.
- Thick or metal phone cases can block the signal — test with yours.
Where to put them
- Inside a kitchen cabinet door or on the fridge
- Next to a child’s bed
- By the front door and the garage door
- In the car (glove box or visor)
- At grandparents’ and caregivers’ homes
Practice 911
The Practice sticker works the same way, but it calls the Practice 911 training line instead of 911. Learn about Practice 911.
Smart Info Tags
Smart Info Tags open a web page you choose — an SDS sheet, an AED map, an evacuation plan. Because each tag points to a Smart Tap Tags link, you can change the destination any time without touching the tag. Learn more.
Testing your sticker
Please don’t test a 911 sticker by calling 911. To check that a sticker works, tap it and confirm the phone shows 911 on the dialer — then cancel without pressing Call.