One Tap. Instant Action.
🌊👋WaveTouch puts tap-powered cards, wristbands, stickers, and badges into your members' hands. Check-ins, donations, games, ratings, signups, and redemptions — no app, no camera, no typing. Phone touches surface. Action happens.
Your Existing Tools. A New Way In.
WaveTouch isn't a separate product — it's a faster, cooler entry point to everything NextWave already does. 🌊👋WaveTouch cards and surfaces connect to check-ins, campaigns, experiences, feedback, and redemptions. Same tools, physical trigger.
- Open camera app, find the QR code, hold steady, wait for focus
- QR codes fade, get covered in condensation, can't be scanned in the dark
- Guests need both hands free and a clean camera lens
- Paper wristbands prove entry but can't trigger digital actions
- Membership cards sit in wallets doing nothing until someone asks for them
- Tap phone to card, wristband, or sticker — action triggers in under a second
- Works in pitch darkness, pouring rain, and sweaty dance floors
- One hand, one tap — phone doesn't even need to be unlocked
- WaveTouch wristbands double as check-in device, drawing entry, and payment trigger
- WaveTouch cards become active tools — tap to redeem, tap to check in, tap to play
Six WaveTouch Actions. Infinite Use Cases.
Every WaveTouch chip is programmed to a URL. That URL determines the action. Change the action anytime from your admin dashboard — no need to reprogram the chip.
Tap to Check In
Member taps their WaveTouch card or wristband at the door. Venue check-in recorded instantly — no line, no app, no searching for a QR code. Door staff sees the green flash and the member walks in.
Best for: Door entry, event gates, conference sessions, concession stands
Tap to Donate
A WaveTouch sticker on a table stand or event program opens a donation page pre-filled with the campaign and suggested amounts. One tap, credit card on file, done. No fumbling with URLs or QR codes in low light.
Best for: Galas, fundraisers, silent auctions, collection drives, church services
Tap to Play
Tap a WaveTouch sticker at the bar or event table to enter tonight's opportunity drawing, submit a caption for Caption Clash, or cast a vote in Would You Rather. The phone opens, the action happens, the member is back to their conversation in seconds.
Best for: Prize drawings, audience voting, caption contests, trivia entry
Tap to Rate
WaveTouch sticker on the table, the check presenter, or the exit door. Guest taps, star-rating interface opens immediately. No camera needed, no QR alignment — just phone-to-surface and tap. Feedback captured while the experience is fresh.
Best for: Restaurants, bars, hotels, salons, post-session feedback, exit surveys
Tap to Sign Up
A WaveTouch-enabled poster, table tent, or badge opens a membership signup page on tap. Pre-select the tier, pre-fill the campaign — the new member just enters their info and they're in. Perfect for events where QR codes are hard to scan.
Best for: Membership drives, conference registration, pop-up events, retail counters
Tap to Redeem
Member taps their WaveTouch card at the bar or register. Staff sees available benefits for that member's tier — free drink, discount, priority access. One tap to confirm redemption. Usage tracked, limits enforced, no manual lookup.
Best for: Benefit redemption, loyalty rewards, VIP perks, discount verification
Cards. Wristbands. Stickers. Whatever Fits.
WaveTouch comes in every shape — powered by smart chips built into cards, bands, stickers, and more. Choose the form factor that matches your use case, or mix and match across venues and events.
Membership Cards
Credit-card-sized WaveTouch cards with your branding. Members carry them in their wallet alongside their credit cards and ID. Durable, professional, and instantly recognizable.
Best for: Business orgs, nonprofits, loyalty programs
Wristbands
Silicone or fabric WaveTouch wristbands for events and venues. Worn for the duration of a night, a festival, or a season. Waterproof, tamper-evident options available.
Best for: Nightlife, festivals, concerts, athletic events
Stickers & Tags
Self-adhesive WaveTouch stickers placed on tables, doors, check presenters, posters, or merch. Turn any surface into an interaction point. Guests don't need to carry anything — the venue carries the WaveTouch.
Best for: Restaurants, bars, retail, pop-ups, anywhere guests sit or stand
Badges & Lanyards
Conference-style WaveTouch badges with printed name, role, and organization. Tap at session doors for check-in, tap at sponsor booths for lead capture, tap at the networking mixer to enter drawings.
Best for: Conferences, trade shows, corporate events, summits
Keychains & Fobs
Compact WaveTouch keychains that go on a keyring or bag. Durable everyday carry for gym memberships, co-working spaces, or any program where the member checks in daily.
Best for: Gyms, co-working spaces, clubs, daily-use programs
Table Stands & Signage
Acrylic or wooden WaveTouch stands with an embedded smart chip and your branding. Guests tap the stand to rate, donate, sign up, or enter a drawing. No printed QR code to fade or get covered in condensation.
Best for: Restaurants, fundraiser tables, registration desks, sponsor booths
Two Ways In. One Platform.
QR codes are great. WaveTouch is faster. NextWave supports both — use whichever fits the moment, or use them together.
| WaveTouch | QR Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Tap the phone to a surface | Open camera, align, wait for focus |
| Lighting | Works in any lighting — even pitch dark | Needs enough light for camera to focus |
| Speed | Instant — under 1 second | Depends on camera speed — 2-5 seconds |
| Hands | One hand — tap and go | Two hands — hold phone steady to scan |
| Durability | No wear — embedded chip lasts years | Printed codes fade, get wet, or get covered |
| Placement | Embedded in cards, wristbands, under tables | Must be visible and unobstructed |
| Cool Factor | Feels like magic | Feels like work |
How WaveTouch Works
Register WaveTouch Items
Add WaveTouch cards, wristbands, or stickers to your NextWave inventory. Each gets a unique ID linked to a URL you control.
Assign to Members or Venues
Assign cards to members for personal use, or place stickers at venues for public interactions. One member can have multiple WaveTouch items.
Set the Tap Action
Each WaveTouch chip links to a NextWave URL — check-in, donation page, drawing entry, feedback form, or signup campaign. Change the action anytime.
Tap and Go
Guest or member taps their phone to the WaveTouch surface. The action fires instantly. Data flows to your admin dashboard in real time.
Multi-Card Management Built In
One member, many WaveTouch items. A card in the wallet, a wristband for Saturday night, a keychain for the gym. NextWave tracks them all — with configurable per-member limits and primary card designation.
Configurable Limits
Set max WaveTouch items per member — or go unlimited. Admins control the rules.
Primary Card
One card is designated primary for default identification. Auto-promotes when deactivated.
Full Inventory
Track every WaveTouch item from registration through assignment, deactivation, and replacement.
Card Lifecycle
Inventory → Assigned → Deactivated or Lost. Each transition logged with timestamps.
How Organizations Use WaveTouch
Nightlife
- WaveTouch wristbands for VIP check-in at the door — tap and walk in
- Stickers on table tents to enter prize drawings mid-show
- Tap the bar stand to rate tonight's drag act
- Wristband tap triggers benefit redemption — free drink, skip the line
Nonprofits
- WaveTouch table stands at gala tables to donate between courses
- Membership cards that double as benefit ID at partner venues
- Tap to enter the silent auction prize drawing
- Post-event feedback via WaveTouch sticker on the program
Speakers & Conferences
- WaveTouch badges for session check-in — tap at the door, attendance tracked
- Table stands at sponsor booths for lead capture and drawing entry
- Tap the podium stand to rate the session before leaving the room
- Badge tap enters networking mixer prize drawings automatically
Business Orgs
- WaveTouch membership cards for instant check-in at events and luncheons
- Table stickers at networking mixers to enter door-prize drawings
- Tap to rate the keynote speaker at annual galas
- Cards verify membership tier for benefit access at partner venues
Booster Clubs
- WaveTouch badges for parent check-in at games and concessions
- Stickers on bleacher rails to enter halftime prize drawings
- Tap to donate at the fundraiser table during the game
- Family membership cards for gate entry and benefit verification
Causes & Advocacy
- WaveTouch cards for supporter check-in at rallies and town halls
- Table stands at fundraiser dinners for on-the-spot donations
- Tap to vote in real-time straw polls during meetings
- Post-event feedback via sticker on the seat or program
Works With Everything Else in NextWave
WaveTouch actions feed into the same systems that power your QR campaigns, live experiences, benefit tracking, and analytics. One data model, multiple entry points.
Ready to Turn Every Surface Into an Action?
WaveTouch is included with NextWave Surf, Pipeline, and Custom plans. Start free, add WaveTouch when you're ready to bring the magic.