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Activate a Nano Tag IR

A Nano Tag IR must be activated before use. Activation is one-time. Once the tag is activated (powered on), it cannot be powered off. Its battery life, which lasts about 14 days, starts immediately. After activation, the tag can be provisioned, meaning it is assigned and distributed to a person.

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How to activate a Nano Tag IR

  1. Hold the Nano Tag IR correctly. Thumb on the front bottom, index finger on the back.

    Thumb on the front bottom of the Nano Tag IR, index finger on the back over the QR code label

  2. Check the front. Front faces you. Keep the blue LED uncovered (upper left corner).

    Front of the Nano Tag IR facing you, with the blue LED area in the upper-left corner uncovered

  3. Squeeze and hold. Squeeze the Nano Tag IR firmly for 3 seconds. It presses the hidden button — you will feel a click.

    Thumb pressing the front and index finger pressing the back of the Nano Tag IR

  4. Activation: watch for blue LED. The blue LED flashes when activation has started. When it flashes, stop pressing. The flash confirms the tag's battery is activated.

    Blue LED flashing in the upper-left corner of the Nano Tag IR front while it is held

    Tip: No blue LED flash? Stop pressing and try again. The blue LED only flashes during activation — once activated, it will not flash on subsequent presses.