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Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch - Turn NFC On / Off

2026-10-02 09:56:42.384

Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch - Turn NFC On / Off

Here's how to turn NFC on or off so compatible apps can transfer files from your Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch.
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows the transfer of data between devices that are a few centimeters apart, typically back-to-back.
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) allows the transferring of data between devices that are a few centimeters apart, typically back-to-back.
  • NFC must be enabled for NFC-based apps (e.g., Tap to Pay) to function correctly.
  1. From the watch screen, press the
    Power /
    Home button
    to open the apps screen.
    Home button
  2. Tap the
    Settings icon
    Settings icon.
  3. Tap
    Connectivity
    .
  4. Tap
    NFC
    .
  5. Tap the
    NFC switch
    turn on Switch on or off Switch off.