Dear Apple Developer Support,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek your assistance regarding an advanced NFC functionality we aim to implement in our existing iOS application.
Our application provides a mobile access solution for businesses, eliminating the need for traditional key fobs by enabling door access via smartphones. We are currently working on a feature to unlock doors using NFC tags. The NFC tags will contain specific information for each lock, and users will unlock the door by tapping their iPhone to the tag.
To enhance the user experience, we aim to:
Bypass the NFC prompt that requires user interaction to confirm the NFC read. Unlock the door without needing to open the app. Our goal is to provide a completely touchless and seamless access experience for our users. However, we understand that there are certain security and privacy constraints in place. We are looking for guidance on:
- Any potential solutions or workarounds that would allow us to achieve our desired functionality.
- Possibilities for requesting special permissions or utilising system-level APIs to enable background NFC reading and actions without user interaction.
We appreciate any assistance or recommendations you can provide to help us deliver a superior user experience while adhering to iOS security guidelines.
Thank you for your time and support.
Best regards, Pavez