# Long range rfid readers for asset tags

**URL:** <https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715>\
**Category:** General Guidance\
**Created:** [September 30, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715 "2024-09-30T18:40:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![keepingupwithcode](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/keepingupwithcode/32/1108357_2.png) [@keepingupwithcode](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/keepingupwithcode)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/1 "2024-09-30T18:40:01Z")

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Hi,

I'm very new to this but can anyone point me in the right direction. I'm a developer by trade but want to dabble in arduino and pi projects.

For my first project I want to be able to be notified if I tag goes past a certain point like a door or something. For that the reader at least needs to be able to read 1.5m.  
Do you have advice on what I would need to start or research this? Is it possible with arduino?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_KD7HB](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/paul_kd7hb/32/1127958_2.png) [@Paul\_KD7HB](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Paul_KD7HB)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/2 "2024-09-30T18:46:21Z")

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> [@keepingupwithcode](#):
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> Do you have advice on what I would need to start or research this?

Advice, Yes. Research commercial devices that fit your requirements. Then zero in on those that fit your needs and try to discover the parameters they are using, such as RF frequency, power, etc.

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**Author:** ![keepingupwithcode](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/keepingupwithcode/32/1108357_2.png) [@keepingupwithcode](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/keepingupwithcode)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/3 "2024-09-30T19:09:03Z")

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Thank you. I have looked at the commercial ones. My requirements would basically be uhf rfid reader but it's too pricey for experimental projects.

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**Author:** ![Paul\_KD7HB](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/paul_kd7hb/32/1127958_2.png) [@Paul\_KD7HB](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Paul_KD7HB)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/4 "2024-09-30T22:20:33Z")

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Your choice, I guess. Do you think there is a reason why you can't find equivalent hobby priced devices?

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**Author:** ![cedarlakeinstruments](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/cedarlakeinstruments/32/1128931_2.png) [@cedarlakeinstruments](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cedarlakeinstruments)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/5 "2024-09-30T22:37:25Z")

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Might cost less to use BLE beacons and estimate distance by RSSI.

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**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/long-range-rfid-readers-for-asset-tags/1306715/6 "2025-03-29T22:37:43Z")

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