Flomio
Flomio provides a complete stack of NFC and UHF RFID tags, readers, and middleware for developers building proximity ID applications. The company offers small order quantities for prototyping and a JavaScript SDK that abstracts low-level reader-tag interactions, with expert consultation services for end-to-end solution design.
- Internet of Things
- Developer Tools
- Hardware
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Developers building proximity ID applications face significant friction sourcing quality NFC and UHF RFID tags, readers, and middleware from multiple vendors, often with high minimum order quantities that impede prototyping. Integrating readers with applications also requires managing low-level hardware-tag interactions, which is technically complex and time-consuming.
Solution
Flomio provides a complete stack of components for building proximity ID applications, including NFC and UHF RFID tags, readers, and middleware. The company sources quality tags from manufacturers and offers small order quantities to help developers get started with prototyping and deployment. Flomio's JavaScript SDK simplifies reader integration by handling the low-level interactions between reader and tag, requiring only a license check on their cloud server. The company also offers readers that connect via USB or audio jack, and provides expert consultation services for end-to-end solution design.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual developers and enterprises building proximity ID applications, ranging from single developers to large organizations serving over 1,000 customers including brands like Visa, Texas Instruments, Sensormatic, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival.
Features
- NFC tags in various form factors including the Murata Magicstrap (smallest NFC tag), anti-metal stickers for mounting on metal surfaces, and break-alert tags for lockout/tagout safety applications
- UHF RFID tags for retail applications and RFID-enabled shopping totes
- JavaScript SDK that abstracts low-level reader-tag interactions and requires cloud-based license verification
- Dedicated reader hardware including FloJack (audio-jack connected for iOS) and FloBLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) models
- Expert support services covering NFC, BLE, and UHF RFID implementation, including Apple Wallet Pass creation, Android SmartTap VAS protocol, and Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP)
- Product availability in small pack quantities (5-10 units) specifically designed for developer prototyping