📋 What you need:
Your Bookcase device
iPhone with NFC capability
Bookcase iOS app from the Apple App Store
Before You Begin
Download the Bookcase iOS app from the Apple App Store to enable NFC pairing and shortcut configuration.
Setup Steps
📱 Open the Bookcase iOS app on your iPhone
🔄 Position your phone correctly
For first-time setup, the app will prompt you to place your phone in Bookcase
Align the top of your phone with the top of Bookcase
Look for the NFC chip label at the top of Bookcase for reference
👋 Start the welcome process
Tap Continue on the Welcome screen
⚙️ Choose your shortcut
Select which app or URL you want to open when your phone is placed in Bookcase
Don't worry, you can change this later
💾 Save to NFC chip
Tap Save to write the shortcut to the NFC chip
Bookcase will take a moment to create your shortcut
💡 Tip: The NFC chip is located at the top of your Bookcase; proper alignment ensures reliable connection every time.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Phone not responding when docked?
Double-check that NFC is still enabled in Settings
Try putting your phone to sleep, then wake it up while docked
Make sure your phone is properly aligned with the NFC ring in Bookcase
Action not triggering?
Open the Bookcase app and verify your saved settings
Try re-saving your preferred action
Test with the "Show Splash Screen" option first to confirm NFC connection
Still having issues?
Review our compatibility guide: Does my phone have NFC?
Some older Android devices may have limited NFC functionality
Contact our Support Team for more help