How races get organised

Compatibility

What phones and hardware the TAQIO app supports

TAQIO runs on any regular Android phone. Manual tap and QR code need no special hardware, NFC requires a phone with an NFC reader, and RFID works with any standard reader (125 kHz, 13.56 MHz and UHF) without complicated setup.

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Guide

How to time your first race with just a phone

Setting up an event, choosing a start type, and recording your first passings — the whole process from scratch, no prior timing experience needed.

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Comparison

NFC or RFID? When a reader pays off

Both methods record a passing automatically without manual tapping — the difference is how many participants need to cross the finish at once.

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From the course

Timing in the mountains with no signal: what to prepare

The app times without internet too, but a few things are worth thinking through in advance so your battery doesn't die before the last participant.

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