Read the NFC Tag on iPhone XR and newer. To scan an NFC tag on the latest iPhones, follow these steps: 1. Locate the NFC tag. 2. Bring your iPhone near the NFC tag and tap the top left corner of your iPhone with the .Posted on Nov 1, 2021 12:10 PM. On your iPhone, open the Shortcuts app. Tap on the Automation tab at the bottom of your screen. Tap on Create Personal Automation. Scroll down and select NFC. Tap on Scan. Put your iPhone near the NFC tag. Enter a name for your tag. .