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Wireless Mobile Reader

Made in the USA CAC Reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Smart Card Utility Wireless Mobile Reader enables your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to authenticate to apps and websites using Bluetooth with your government-issued CAC or Smart Card. Meet with Microsoft Teams, check your email, access secure websites, and much more. Designed from the ground up and made in the USA, the Smart Card Utility Wireless Mobile Reader lets you leave your laptop behind and get your work done anywhere.

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Made in the USA and TAA Compliant

The Wireless Mobile Reader is manufactured in the USA. Not just the final assembly, but made by Americans in the US. The circuit boards are manufactured in California and populated in Oregon; the enclosures are molded in Michigan, and the packaging and final assembly are done in Illinois. This makes the Wireless Mobile Reader TAA compliant and easy to purchase by members of the US government and US military.

CAC Smart Card Access to O365, Webmail, Teams, and Much More

Smart Card Utility enables smart card authentication to Office 365, Webmail, Teams, and most other CAC protected websites via Safari. Just plug in your existing PIV-enabled smart card and log in. Smart Card Utility is used by members of Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army, Coast Guard, and other military/government employees to access CAC protected websites on their iPhone or iPad.

The Backstory

Smart Card Authentication Wherever You Are

Forget about waiting to get back to your laptop to check your email, verify your paycheck, take a course, or respond to a message on Teams. Smart Card Utility makes it simple to use the device you have with you to keep you connected. Simply insert your CAC into the reader and you are ready to access the resources wherever you are.

Rugged, Secure and Discreet

Use your Card Utility Wireless Mobile Reader anywhere discreetly. Leave
the reader in your bag and connect to it using FIPS-approved algorithms
over Bluetooth 5. Made from rugged PC-ABS, the reader is made to stand up to challenging environments. The perfect blend of security and mobility.

Check Your Email and So Much More

Leave your laptop behind and stop waiting in line to check your email on a shared PC. Use your smart card right on your iPhone or iPad to access your webmail using your CAC or PIV card. Smart Card Utility has been tested and is compatible with the most common military and civilian web sites, including:

Organizations Using Smart Card Utility

What Our Customers Are Saying

“Thanks for having an outstanding product. It allows me to telework most of the time. I can take care of timely work tasks even when I’m out on my kayak fishing.”
“Working like a champ right out of the box on my iPad Pro. Thank you!”
“Bluetooth was certainly a game changer for me”
“Having mobile access to my work email with the Bluetooth reader is a game changer”
“Your card reader and smart card utility have been an absolute lifesaver for me”
“This reader and your app is a perfect combination. Lots of Marines are looking into getting one.”
“thank you for developing an amazing device and outstanding software!”
“All your tools have made it super simple to work.”
“I have had zero issues with the reader or the software and am grateful not to have to plug an external reader into any of my devices”
“I LOVE Twocanoes! Your products do exactly what they are advertised to do and the do it exceptionally well!”
“Thanks again for your professionalism and patience! Top notch customer service and support. Make no doubt…I tell all my friends and coworkers about your product and your support. Interactions like today only make endorsing Twocanoes’ products that much easier!” –Tim R
“I am extremely happy one reader now works for all my devices. You all are amazing”
“Works like a champ”

Amazing Support

We provide everything you need to use your smart card / CAC with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. We have phone, email, and chat support so you know that our reader will work for you. We are based in Illinois and have former Apple, military and civilian employees waiting to help you. We are experts in iOS and Mac authentication so you’ll get the help you need when you need it.

Technical Specifications

Bluetooth Pairing and Encryption: FIPS-approved algorithms (AES-CMAC and P-256 elliptic curve)
Enclosure: PC-ABS (Lightweight, Heat and Chemical Resistant,
Toughness and High Impact Strength, Protection
from UV Radiation)
Protocols: T=0, T=1
Smart Cards: Class A,Class B,Class C,or Class AB SmartCards
(all 1.8 V, 3.0 V and 5.0 V cards)
Host Interface: Bluetooth BLE 5
Support OS: iOS (iPhone, iPad) and macOS
Smart Card Detection: Card present switch; Automatic power on/off
Slot Durability: 100,000 inserts

Software: Smart Card Utility for iOS and macOS
Power Supply: USB-C port 5 V DC (not included)
Battery Life: Up to 7 days typical use
Charge Time: 1 Hour
Dimensions: 7.8 cm x 4.8 cm x 1.5 cm
Weight: 52 g
Operating Temperature Range: 5 °C to 35 °C
Cable: USB-C to USB-C for Charging (included)
Status Indicators: LEDs for charging, Card insertion, Bluetooth, Activity
Firmware: Twocanoes
Firmware Upgradeable: Yes
Regulatory/Environmental: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B; ICES-003 Issue 7; RoHS
Warranty: 90 Days
Country Of Manufacturer: USA

Select Your Reader

All readers include Smart Card Utility software

Wireless Mobile Reader

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USB-C Reader

Smart Card Utility USB-C is a great way to use Smart Card Utility on USB-C iPad Pro devices. If you are looking for a great solution for your organization, and want the ability to use a USB-C connected smart card reader on your iPad and iPad Pro, Smart Card Utility USB-C is an ideal choice.

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Lightning Reader

Smart Card Utility Lightning Reader is a great way to use Smart Card Utility on all your iOS and iPadOS devices with a Lightning port. If you are looking for a great solution for your organization, and want to use a physical connector without the need for Bluetooth, Smart Card Utility Lightning Reader is the ideal choice.

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System Requirements

iPad or iPhone
iOS 14 or later

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Learn more about Smart Card Utility and get your questions answered in our FAQ.

See It In Action

Apple Vision Pro Wireless Mobile Reader Firmware Update

How Smart Card Authentication Works

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