What are RAIN RFID readers
and how do the work?
RAIN RFID readers are the devices that communicate with RAIN (UHF) tags.
They send and receive radio signals through one or more antennas, allowing them to identify and locate tagged items at short or long range.
Readers come in many forms — handheld devices, fixed portals, conveyor systems, overhead antennas, point-of-sale units, and even embedded modules in printers or machinery. Their job is simple: capture item data quickly and reliably.
This space is evolving fast. The industry is moving toward a future where RAIN readers will be built into consumer smartphones, enabling “always on” item visibility at massive scale. When that happens, the value of RAIN will grow even further.