Choosing a 3rd Party NFC Card
Disclaimer: The TOYO Team highly encourages individuals to purchase Official Yoto MYO cards for use with any MYO Playlist. Purchasing these Official cards helps support Yoto as a company by paying for hosting fees for all MYO Playlist content. Official MYO cards also offer the easiest, most user friendly process to link and use. However, TOYO recognizes that official Yoto MYO cards are often Out of Stock or that previously purchased cards may become lost or damaged. In light of that, we offer this guide on 3rd Party Alternative NFC Cards that can be used within the Yoto ecosystem.
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Not all NFC cards are created equal, and not all NFC cards will work in Yoto players. This document is intended to assist in selecting 3rd Party NFC cards that are compatible with Yoto Players. Once your cards are purchased, TOYO’s guide for Using 3rd Party NFC Cards is available for the special steps required to use the 3rd party NFC Cards.
All guidance here is intended for informational purposes only. If you find anything incorrect or out of date, please use one of the contact methods to report it.
Confirmed NFC Vendors and Cards
| Regional Availability | Vendor Name | Item Name | Price & Link | Date Confirmed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | YARONGTECH | 13.56mhz MIFARE Ultralight EV1 White Plastic NFC Card | USD$7.99 / 10pack | October 28, 2024 | |
| CAN | YARONGTECH | YARONGTECH MIFARE Ultralight EV1 NXP Contactless Blank Plastic NFC Key Card | CAN$12.43 / 10 pack | November 29, 2024 | |
| UK | YARONGTECH | YARONGTECH MIFARE Ultralight® NXP Contactless Blank Plastic Key Card | £29.62/50 pack | November 17, 2024 | |
| GLOBAL | ABC RFID | MIFARE Ultralight EV1 48 Bytes 13.56MHz MF Blank RFID NFC Printable Card | Starting at $0.30/card | December 8, 2024 | |
| UK | Granitecity-2008 | MIFARE Ultralight® NXP EV1 Cards (Pack of 100) | £33.00 | January 12, 2025 |
Note: Check the correct cards have been sent prior using. Some have reported to be mis-shipped.
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Testing & Formatting your Cards
When you receive a new allotment of cards, it is suggested that you test them to ensure they are not formatted to 128b.
- Using NXP TagWriter, use the
Readfunction on your new card(s). - Under
Tag Detailsthe Memory Information should read 48 bytes. - If Memory Information reads as blank, you can format
Finding your Own Source of Cards
Sourcing other NFC Cards for Yoto Players
If purchasing outside of the above list, the card must meet the following specifications: Mifare Ultralight EV1 48b, be careful to get the 48b card, not the 128b version
Have you found a new source of 3rd Party NFC Cards that you have confirmed work? Please use one of the contact methods above to have them added to the list!
đź’ˇTips & Tricksđź’ˇ
- It is recommended that you physically mark the 3rd party cards you purchase to differentiate them from official Yoto Cards.
- Using 3rd Party NFC Cards is available from TOYO’s Resource Library to help you get started!