NFC Easy Connect APK
App information
Version 1.0.02 (#2)
Updated 2013-05-02
APK Size 1.8 MB
Requires Android Android 4.0+ (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Offered by Sony Corporation
Category Free Tools App
App id com.sony.easyconnect
Developer's notes The NFC Easy Connect allows your smartphone to connect easily with Sony devices.
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Download the latest NFC Easy Connect application, version 1.0.02, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Sony Corporation and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 1.0.02, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
Just touch your smartphone to the N mark on an NFC-compatible Sony device to register (pair) the devices and connect them through Bluetooth (one-touch connection).
For details on smartphones on which the NFC Easy Connect app needs to be installed, check “Compatible smartphones” below.
You do not need to install the NFC Easy Connect app if you are using an NFC-compatible smartphone with Android OS 4.1 or later installed.
- Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later (prior to Android 4.1) installed
Some smartphones may already have an app installed with similar functions. In this case, the NFC Easy Connect app is not needed.
See the manual of your smartphone for details.
See the following website for details on NFC-compatible Sony devices.
http://rd1.sony.net/lifestyle/
- Making a one-touch connection with your smartphone
1. Unlock the screen.
2. Touch the NFC detection area of your smartphone that has this app installed to the N mark on an NFC-compatible Sony device.
3. The smartphone vibrates when a connection to the NFC-compatible Sony device is established.
(You do not need to activate the NFC Easy Connect app.)
- Main functions
1. Simple device registration (pairing) and connection by one touch. (NFC Bluetooth Handover)
Touching your smartphone to an NFC-compatible Sony device turns the power of the device on and establishes a Bluetooth connection at the same time.
Even when connecting to an NFC-compatible Sony device for the first time, both device registration and Bluetooth connection can be completed with this one-touch operation.
2. Simple disconnection by one touch.
To disconnect the connection, simply touch the smartphone to the NFC-compatible Sony device.
3. Simple switching of connected devices by one touch.
If you have multiple NFC-compatible Sony devices, just touch the smartphone to a different device to disconnect from the current device and connect to the new one.
For example, if your smartphone is connected with NFC-compatible headphones through a Bluetooth connection and you want to connect to an NFC-compatible speaker instead, just touch the smartphone to the speaker to establish a Bluetooth connection to the speaker.
4. Operation at your fingertips
You can turn the Bluetooth function on and off, and connect or disconnect easily using the app screen.
- Check the following if a connection cannot be established.
1．Make sure the NFC Easy Connect app is activated or the NFC function of your smartphone is turned on.
2．Make sure the screen of your smartphone is unlocked.
3．Depending on the smartphone you are using, it may not be possible to make a one-touch connection while the smartphone is being charged. Finish charging first, then perform the one-touch operation.
4．If the smartphone is in a case, the listening device may not react to one-touch; remove the smartphone from the case first.
* The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
* The N mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
App permissions
NFC Easy Connect 1.0.02 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.0/5 based on 26K+ reviews
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3 ★ NFC pairing doesn't work on my Galaxy S3. Always give me the "fail to pair" message. After manually pairing the unit with my device, NFC connection trigger works fine though. (Including automatic power on the unit)
4 ★ Does what it says. But when I manually disconnect the Bluetooth in the control bar widget and then attempt to open the App and click to connect again...it crashes. Five stars if it gets updated and fixed...if they care.
1 ★ I'm touching on back side with my friends smartphone with same model (Xperia M2). And there are nothing happen. So bad
1 ★ I have a Note 4 and the dr-btn200 headset and at times, after a while the headset disconnects , I have to reestablish the connection with the play button. I can't even use it with my windows system, it's terrible I invested in this device and I can't use it without issues!👎
1 ★ No added value & functions. Crashes when trying to connect a device that is already in your bluetooth list. 1 star for looking pretty.
2 ★ I used this app with my SONY Xperia phone and tried connecting it to SONY wireless headphones and didn't work. I don't know how Sony would allow this app to go to market if not 100% compatible and fully functional.
1 ★ Only one message: device information not read correctly. Trying to connect to srs-x7 speakers. NFC shows easy connect as app to run but it only display this error message. :(
1 ★ Will only find device by turning Bluetooth off then on again, but then App crashes the second you try and pair the device! "Unfortunately NFC Easy Connect had stopped working". HDR-PJ810E
2 ★ Didn't work after following directions. It was just easier to pair via Bluetooth than troubleshoot. So it defeats it's only purpose. I do have NFC enabled by the way.
4 ★ 3 things you should know (based on my experience): 1 - S3 never saw the device while in the otterbox. Had to completely disassemble the otterbox to get the S3 to "see" the device.. 2 - Wouldn't pair using NFC - I kept getting "would you like to pair ..." message followed by "failed to pair" message. Curiously (and perhaps not related) that failed to pair message was followed by 2 additional messages about resetting bluetooth volume and restoring my media volume. Uninstalled bluetooth volume and had no effect. 3 - Finally, I said "NO" to "would you like to pair ..." message. I was immediately asked again if I wanted to pair. I said "YES" and it finally paired.
1 ★ POOR!! Not working with S4 Mini and Sony wireless portable speaker. Works seamlessly with iphone. If it does find the device if fails immediately.
2 ★ Oddly enough this pairs perfectly with my HTC ONE... but when connected to my Sony tablet Z the audio lags on video playback... rendering it useless for movies/episodes. Want it to work so bad. I still believe in the magic of Sony
4 ★ Does what it says. I'd like the nfc to establish a Wi-Fi one-on-one connection, as I assume that the data compression on Bluetooth is not what I want for music streaming. Am I missing something?
4 ★ Hi guys... I use the NFC Easy Connect while using your in ear sport headphones. Obviously, during my workout, I put my phone on "do not disturb mode". When someone calls, my phone remains silent, but the NFC Easy Connect bluntly cuts of the music and keeps on ringing in my ears while I am trying to enjoy some "me time". Is there any way either to have the NFC app recognize the "do not disturb" mode or to cut it of from the phone all together (I never use my sports headphones for phonecalls)?
2 ★ Doesn't work, I have Sony Xperia z3c abs Sony swr50 and guess what nfc doesn't work you have to turn on Bluetooth every time, hoped this would fix it - it didn't!!!
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