> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.accentuate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.accentuate.io/use-case-guides/tech-and-electronics/connectivity-metafield.md). # Connectivity Metafield ### Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure you have: * An active Shopify store * Accentuate Custom Fields installed from the Shopify App Store * Staff permissions to access Apps in your Shopify admin * (Recommended) An Online Store 2.0 theme, which allows metafield values to be displayed via the theme editor without touching code *** ### Key Concepts to Know First Scope — The Shopify object the metafield attaches to. For Connectivity, this will be Products. Namespace & Key — The unique identifier for your field. The namespace groups related fields (e.g. custom) and the key is the specific field name (e.g. connectivity). Together they form custom.connectivity, which is the address used in your theme to pull the value. Field Data Type — Controls what kind of data the field holds. For Connectivity, a Multi Select is strongly recommended. A single tech product often supports multiple connectivity standards and wireless protocols simultaneously — for example, a smartphone might have 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB-C all at once. Multi Select allows all supported connectivity options to be tagged clearly, helping shoppers understand how the device connects to other devices and networks. *** ### Step-by-Step Guide Step 1 — Open ACF from your Shopify Admin Go to your Shopify Admin, click Apps in the left sidebar, and open Accentuate Custom Fields. You'll land on the ACF dashboard, which shows the Metafields and metaobjects section with cards for Products, Shops, Metaobjects, and Customers. Step 2 — Open Product Metafields In the Products card, click the Metafields button. This takes you into the Product Custom Fields screen where you can see all existing fields listed with their types and manage your definitions. Step 3 — Add a New Section Click the + Add section button in the top-right area of the Product Custom Fields screen. An Add Section modal will open across two pages. Page 1 — Basic Details: * Title: Connectivity — displayed in bold as a visual header when editing product values (1–50 characters, no HTML) * Name: connectivity — must be unique within your Product fields (3–64 characters, letters, digits, underscores or dashes only) * Description: Optionally add a note like Wireless and wired connectivity options supported by this product — supports Markdown * Color: Leave as the default #dfe3e8, or choose a colour to visually distinguish this section from others in your Tech & Electronics field setup * All fields in this section apply to: Leave as All types unless you want to restrict this to specific product types (e.g. only for phones, only for routers, etc.) * Make visible to the Storefront API: Leave checked (default) — this makes the connectivity values accessible in themes and custom storefronts Click Next to continue. Page 2 — Advanced Settings: * Repeatable section: Leave unchecked — connectivity is a single set of values per product, not a repeating block. * Include value of first text field: Leave unchecked — not needed for a select-type field. * Show as collapsed when editing: Leave unchecked — keeps the section expanded by default so it is easy to find and fill in when editing a product. * Hide section: Leave unchecked — checking this would make the section invisible in the editor entirely. * Show section even if empty: Optionally check this if you want the Connectivity section to always appear on products, even before any values have been assigned. * Exclude from layout: Leave unchecked — only tick this if you want the section excluded from ACF's layout editing tools. Click Done to save the section. Step 4 — Add the Connectivity Field Once the section is saved, click + Add field to add the actual field inside it. Fill in the details: * Label: Connectivity * Namespace: accentuate (ACF's default, or use your own e.g. tech) * Key: connectivity * Field Data Type: Select Multi Select — this allows multiple connectivity options to be assigned to a single product at the same time Step 5 — Add Your Connectivity Options Once Multi Select is chosen, add each allowed value one by one: Wireless Mobile Networks: * 5G * 4G LTE / LTE-A * 3G * 2G / GSM * Dual SIM Wireless Local Networks: * WiFi 6E (802.11ax) * WiFi 6 (802.11ax) * WiFi 5 (802.11ac) * WiFi 4 (802.11n) * WiFi 3 (802.11g) Short-Range Wireless: * Bluetooth 5.3 * Bluetooth 5.2 * Bluetooth 5.1 * Bluetooth 5.0 * Bluetooth 4.2 * Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) * NFC (Near Field Communication) * Infrared / IR * UWB (Ultra-Wideband) Wired Connectivity: * USB-C * USB 3.2 * USB 3.1 * USB 3.0 * USB 2.0 * USB-A * Micro USB * Lightning (Apple) * 3.5mm Headphone Jack * Ethernet / RJ45 * HDMI 2.1 * HDMI 2.0 * DisplayPort * Thunderbolt 3 * Thunderbolt 4 Professional & Enterprise: * PoE (Power over Ethernet) * Serial Port * Parallel Port * Docking Station Connection Add, remove, or rename options at any time to match your store's specific range — existing product values are preserved when you edit the list. Step 6 — Save Click Save. Your Connectivity field will now appear inside its section on every product edit page in your Shopify admin. *** ### Populating Connectivity Values on Products One by one: Open any product in Shopify Admin, scroll to the Connectivity section added by ACF, select all supported connectivity options from the multi-select dropdown, and save. Bulk edit: Back on the Product Custom Fields screen, click Edit Values to open the table/bulk edit view. All products appear as rows and you can update the Connectivity column across many products at once. This is particularly efficient when many products share the same connectivity features (e.g. all newer phones have 5G and WiFi 6). CSV import: Use the Export button to download a CSV template, fill in the connectivity column for each product row (separate multiple values with the delimiter shown in the template), then re-import via the Import button. Best for large catalogs or migrating connectivity data from an existing product database or manufacturer specifications. *** ### Displaying Connectivity on Your Storefront Theme Editor (no code, OS 2.0 themes): Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize. Open a product template, click Add Block, select an ACF or Metafield block, choose the Connectivity field, position it on the page (typically in a specs or key features section), and save. It will display automatically for any product with values set. Liquid Code (all themes): Add this to your product template file where you want the connectivity information to appear: ``` {% if product.metafields.custom.connectivity %}
Connectivity: {% for option in product.metafields.custom.connectivity.value %} {{ option }} {% unless forloop.last %}, {% endunless %} {% endfor %}
{% endif %} ``` If you used a custom namespace (e.g. tech), replace custom with your namespace name. *** ### Tips & Best Practices * Connectivity is a key purchasing criterion — tech shoppers often prioritize connectivity when choosing devices. A shopper looking for a wireless charging pad needs to know which devices it's compatible with; someone buying a router needs to know if it supports the latest WiFi standard. Tag connectivity clearly. * Be specific with versions — instead of tagging broadly "Bluetooth" or "WiFi", tag the specific standard and version (Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6E). Version specificity helps shoppers understand the performance and range they'll get. * Verify connectivity claims — only tag connectivity options that are officially confirmed by the manufacturer. False connectivity claims mislead shoppers and damage trust. * Use Connectivity for collection filtering — connect connectivity as a filter in Online Store → Navigation → Filter menus. Shoppers looking for "WiFi 6 routers" or "5G phones" can then filter directly by their required connectivity standard. * Pair with Compatibility — Connectivity and Compatibility are closely related. Use Connectivity for the technical standards and protocols a product supports, and Compatibility for the specific devices it works with. For example: Connectivity = "Bluetooth 5.3", Compatibility = "iPhone 15". * Keep your options list current — as new connectivity standards emerge (like WiFi 7, next-gen Bluetooth), add them to your options list. Remove obsolete standards (like 2G, 3G) periodically as they fade from relevance. * Distinguish wireless from wired — as shown in Step 5, organising connectivity options by type (Mobile Networks, WiFi, Bluetooth, Wired, etc.) helps your team tag products accurately and makes the list easier to navigate. * Display connectivity with icons — consider styling connectivity tags with small icons or badges on product pages (e.g. a WiFi icon for WiFi standards, a Bluetooth icon for Bluetooth versions) for a cleaner visual presentation. * Update when products are refreshed — monitor for product updates or new versions from manufacturers and review whether connectivity tags are still accurate. * Note dual SIM separately — for phones and tablets, consider including "Dual SIM" as a separate connectivity option rather than listing both SIM options, since it's more about the hardware capability than the connectivity standard. * Avoid the shopify namespace — it is reserved by Shopify and can cause conflicts. Use custom or a brand-specific name like tech. * Multi-language stores — ACF supports translatable metafields. Mark Connectivity as translatable if you need localised connectivity labels for different markets. *** ### Quick Reference | Setting | Value | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Scope | Products | | Section Title | Connectivity | | Section Name | connectivity | | Field Label | Connectivity | | Namespace | custom | | Key | connectivity | | Full Identifier | custom.connectivity | | Field Data Type | Multi Select | | Options | 5G, 4G LTE, WiFi 6E, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, USB-A, Lightning, Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt, and more (see Step 5) | | Storefront API | Enabled (checked by default) | | Liquid Reference | {{ product.metafields.custom.connectivity.value }} | *** For further details, visit the official ACF documentation at help.accentuate.io
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