Why use RFID for asset management?
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) identifies tagged objects using radio waves without direct contact or line of sight. In SafetyCulture, you can scan RFID tags to automatically fill the unique ID when creating assets or to locate tagged assets in the field. RFID is especially valuable in high-volume environments like warehouses, worksites, or depots, where quick and accurate identification matters most. Scanning RFID tags speeds up registration, reduces manual entry errors, and keeps your asset records accurate and up to date.
Interacting with assets using RFID requires mobile app versions 25.24 or higher and devices running Android 8 and above.
What you'll need
Make sure your Zebra scanner is connected via Bluetooth and your mobile device is online before scanning RFID tags.
Create an asset using RFID
Open the mobile app.
Tap Assets from the navigation bar or in More.
Tap at the top of your screen.
Tap at the lower-right of your screen.
Tap to upload the asset's profile picture from your device's gallery or take a new one.
Tap , then scan an RFID tag to automatically use its ID as the asset’s unique identifier.
Select the asset type from the predefined list. The asset type is required, and additional custom fields specific to the type appear below.
Select a site if applicable.
Enter the additional asset details.
Tap Save at the upper-right of your screen.
