Airfob Patch

Mobile-to-RF Card Converter.

Overview

Airfob Patch is Suprema's mobile-to-RF card converter — a self-adhesive device that attaches to any existing RF card reader and instantly enables smartphone-based access. It translates BLE signals from iOS and Android devices into 13.56 MHz RF card signals, making legacy readers mobile-compatible without replacing hardware. Powered entirely by energy harvesting from the reader's RF field — no battery required — Airfob Patch is IP65-rated, weighs just 13 g and installs in seconds. Compatible with 13.56 MHz MIFARE CSN and NFC smart card credentials via the Suprema mobile access platform.

Key Features

Upgrades any RF reader instantly

Attaches directly onto any existing 13.56 MHz RF card reader — adds BLE mobile credential support without replacing infrastructure.

No battery required

Harvests power from the card reader's RF field — zero maintenance, no battery replacement, always on.

iOS & Android compatible

BLE 4.0 communication works with both Android and iOS mobile access cards via the Suprema mobile credential platform.

IP65 rated

Dust-tight and water-resistant in a 32 × 33.5 × 5.7 mm patch that fits discreetly on any reader surface.

Specifications

General
Dimensions 32 × 33.5 × 5.7 mm
Weight approx. 13 g
IP Rating IP65
Energy Supply Energy harvesting from card reader RF field
Compatibility
Wireless Communication BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) 4.0
Card Compatibility 13.56 MHz MIFARE CSN · NFC Smart Card
Mobile OS Android · iOS

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