Why is my amiibo card not working?

Restart the console by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then select "Power Options" > "Restart." Reset the amiibo data. Try registering a different amiibo. If another amiibo works then the problem lies with the original amiibo and it will need to be replaced.
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Why can't I use my amiibo on Animal Crossing?

If you've been playing for a while and still haven't found out how to use amiibo in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can only use them once amiibo functionality has been unlocked. There are a few different places you can use amiibo including the Campsite, Harvey's Island, and The Roost cafe.
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How do I activate my amiibo card?

How to use amiibo to invite new villagers to move in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  1. Head to Resident Services, and pay a visit to the Nook Stop Terminal.
  2. Choose Invite Camper and tap your villager's amiibo card as instructed.
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How do I reset my amiibo card?

Complete These Steps:

From the HOME Menu select “System Settings,” then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select “amiibo”. Select the data you would like to delete. To delete game data only, select “Delete Game Data.” To delete all data on the amiibo, select “Reset amiibo”.
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Do amiibo cards only work once?

Can amiibo cards and figures be reused? Yes, you can reuse amiibo cards as many times as you like. Each amiibo uses an NFC chip to send data to Nintendo Switch or 3DS consoles. The chip remains intact after being scanned, allowing you to reuse the card as many times as you like.
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How do I scan my amiibo card to switch?

To use amiibo cards or figures on the Nintendo Switch, simply press the amiibo against the device's NFC reader. The NFC chip will be scanned, unlocking unique bonuses like characters, items, and quests. The most common question about using amiibo involves figuring out where the device's NFC scanner is.
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How many times can you scan amiibo?

Amiibo figures can be used in the game as follows: You will be able to scan compatible amiibo figures after you have unlocked the amiibo rune in the game (usually about 45 minutes into gameplay). You can use each amiibo figure once per day (per Nintendo Account).
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How do you fix a corrupted amiibo?

The amiibo will need to be replaced. The retailer from which you purchased the amiibo may be able to replace it. This will depend on the retailer's return policies. Nintendo cannot repair, replace, or sell amiibo directly.
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How do you empty an amiibo tag?

To erase an NFC tag, you will choose ERASE TAG from the main menu. Once you access the tab, you should place the NFC tag in the same location as when writing it. Once the tag is in the right location (NFC chip location), press ERASE TAG.
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Can I erase an amiibo card?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select amiibo. Select the data you would like to delete. To delete game data only, select Delete Game Data. To delete all data on the amiibo, select Reset amiibo.
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How do I test my amiibo card?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Ensure your console has the latest system update.
  2. Start the amiibo-compatible game and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You may need to look up the software manual for information on where in the game you can use amiibo.
  3. Touch the amiibo to the NFC touchpoint.
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How do I add an amiibo card to Animal Crossing?

How to Use Amiibo in Animal Crossing New Horizons
  1. Go to the Nook Stop terminal in the Town Hall.
  2. Select the penultimate option, "Invite a Camper"
  3. Hold up the amiibo or amiibo card to the NFC touchpoint on the right thumbstick of your controller when indicated.
  4. Hold it there until the game registers it.
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How do amiibo cards work ACNH?

According to the Nintendo Direct, amiibo figures and cards bring visitors to your island in New Horizons. By tapping them into the game, the character the figure or card is based on will appear on your island. You can then invite them to Photopia, an island where you can model and have creative photo shoots with them.
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How do I connect amiibo to Switch?

Press and hold the Up button on the left Joy-Con D-Pad (the one that brings up the Runes). Scroll to the right on the right Joy-Con joystick to select the amiibo Rune. Press the L shoulder button to trigger the amiibo. Place your compatible amiibo on the right Joy-Con's joystick to scan the NFC chip.
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How do you unlock an amiibo?

Amiibo use is unlocked from the moment you first visit Harv's island. Keep an eye out for the hipster dog - he'll show up for a visit to your island probably within your first week. Chat to him to unlock the feature. Most Animal Crossing brand amiibo can be used in Photopia, including the Amiibo cards.
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Can I use my phone as an amiibo?

Alternative Android Amiibo Emulator

If you have a Samsung phone, or any phone that can simulate a Bluetooth HID device, you are in luck. You can now turn this Android phone into an Amiibo emulator. To perform this, you will need to download an app called JoyCon droid from the Google Play store.
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Can iPhone read NFC?

With the upgrade to iOS 13+, all iPhone 7 and newer can read and write an NFC Tags. The NFC behavior of iPhones updated to iOS 13 (and later) is very similar to that of Android smartphones: for NFC Tag programming, an application is required (as for Android);
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How long do NFC tags last?

Ask The Experts › Do RFID Tags Lose Their Memory With Age? The data-retention period for passive HF NFC tags is typically 10 years.
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Is my amiibo broken?

Restart the console by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then select "Power Options" > "Restart." Reset the amiibo data. Try registering a different amiibo. If another amiibo works then the problem lies with the original amiibo and it will need to be replaced.
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Will a magnet ruin amiibo?

Question: Do magnets harm the NFC? Answer: NFC is read using a magnetic reader on your device, so low-powered magnets are not a problem.
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What does resetting an amiibo do?

Important: Resetting amiibo data will delete both game data and user/nickname data. If you don't want to lose the user/nickname data, then you may find our information on deleting game data helpful.
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Can you use Amiibos on Switch Lite?

Best Answer: Yes, the Nintendo Switch Lite will still support amiibo, it doesn't matter whether it's old or new either. Just tap an amiibo figure on the right control stick, and it will interact with a compatible game. No hassle, and it's as easy to do as on the original Nintendo Switch.
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Can amiibo characters move in?

One of the main things you can do with Animal Crossing Amiibo cards is invite characters to live on your island -- making this the easiest way to get a specific villager to move in (provided you have their card).
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Are Animal Crossing Amiibo cards worth it?

These Animal Crossing Amiibo cards are great and very useful in New Horizons as you are able to invite them to your campsite and then into your Village to live. It's a good way to control who you have living in your town.
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