M5Stack RFID 2 (U031-B) – NFC/RFID reader 13.56 MHz (WS1850S)

RFID 2 reads cards and tags at 13.56 MHz, for example MIFARE cards and NFC stickers. Hold a tag against the reader and start an automation in Home Assistant: disarm the alarm, start music or log when someone gets home.

Works with

• ESPHome (component rc522_i2c; the WS1850S is compatible with the MFRC522)
• Home Assistant via ESPHome
• All M5Stack controllers with a Grove port

You also need

A controller, for example the AtomS3 Lite, and RFID cards or NFC tags (13.56 MHz). Grove cable included.

Specifications

• Chip: WS1850S
• Frequency: 13.56 MHz (ISO 14443A, MIFARE)
• Read range: a couple of centimetres
• Interface: I2C via Grove, address 0x28

Manufacturer and documentation

Manufacturer: M5Stack Technology Co., Ltd, Block A10, Expo Bay South Coast, Fuhai Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China, [email protected]. EU representative: Success Courier SL, Calle Rio Tormes 1, Planta 1, Derecha, Oficina 3, 28947 Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, [email protected].

• Product documentation (M5Stack)
• Manufacturer certifications (CE/RED/RoHS)

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