The mozNfc property returns a MozNFC object that can be used to access Firefox OS's NFC functionality: Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short range radio technology used to exchange data and tags between mobile devices by tapping them together or moving them close to each other.
For more information on NFC, read Using the NFC API and study the NFC reference.
Syntax
var nfc = navigator.mozNfc;
Return value
navigator.mozNfc returns a MozNFC object.
Specifications
The NFC implementation in Gecko follows the NFC Forum specifications.
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support |
No support |
No support | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | 2.0 moz [1] | No support | No support | No support |
[1] Available in privileged apps as of Firefox OS 2.2; certified-only before that.
See also
- Using the NFC API
- Using the NFC emulator
- Introduction to NFC (fairly long reference doc, featuring general NFC terms, and some Nokia platform specifics.)