# EPC Read

##### Quickly confirm the information programmed into a tag by using the EPC Read feature.

### Requirements:

- A mobile device with the Simple RFID app installed
- A handheld TSL reader paired to the mobile device
    - [Instructions for pairing your reader](https://kb.simplerfid.com/books/mobile-app/page/pair-bluetooth)

### Step 1: Select the EPC Read option on the mobile app

[![image.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/Ij6image.png)](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Ij6image.png)

### Step 2: Adjust the reader power

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're trying to capture a specific tag, make sure to set the power to </span>****Near****, otherwise you may pick up other tags in the area, making it difficult to identify the correct tag.

![image.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/5lfimage.png)

### Step 3: Scan the tag(s)

****Pull the trigger****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to scan</span>

****Tap on the EPC****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> you wish to copy to the device's clipboard</span>

[![IMG_0450.PNG](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/img-0450.PNG)](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/img-0450.PNG)

This will allow you to view &amp; share EPC numbers for troubleshooting.