“As we continue to evolve Samsung Wallet, delivering trusted mobile experiences remains at the core of our innovation,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through close collaboration with our partners and in alignment with the Aliro standard, Digital Home Key brings the same level of security and ease Samsung Galaxy users expect from Samsung Wallet to their homes.”

Samsung Wallet serves as a single, secure destination for essential items such as payment cards, IDs, passes and digital keys. With the introduction of Digital Home Key, Samsung Wallet now supports access to both vehicles and homes, integrated across the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem to support users’ daily routines.

Once a compatible smart door lock is set up through Samsung SmartThings¹ using Matter, the global smart home standard, users can add a Digital Home Key to Samsung Wallet as part of the door lock onboarding process. Depending on device and lock capabilities, users can unlock their door by tapping their smartphone using near-field communication (NFC) technology,² using hands-free access with ultra-wideband (UWB)’s³ proximity detection or remotely through the app.

Samsung Wallet’s Digital Home Key adopts the Aliro standard, an industry-standardized communication protocol developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), to enable secure, interoperable digital keys for smart locks. Along these lines, Samsung is collaborating with leading smart lock brands to support Samsung Wallet Digital Home Key, including Aqara, Nuki, Schlage and Xthings.⁴

Digital Home Keys are securely stored within Samsung Wallet on the device and safeguarded by Samsung Knox,⁵ Samsung’s industry-leading security platform. The solution is designed to align with EAL6+⁶ grade certification standards, providing robust protection against unauthorized access to digital keys.

With this level of protection, users maintain control over their Digital Home Key, even if a device is misplaced. Access can be remotely managed or removed using Samsung Find, while biometric or PIN authentication within Samsung Wallet ensures that only authorized users can manage and use their home keys.

Availability

Samsung Wallet Digital Home Key began rolling out in select regions in March 2026 and will expand in alignment with the launch timeline of compatible smart lock brands.

1. To use SmartThings features, the SmartThings app must be installed. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/smartthings. ︎
2. NFC support is available on select devices. For more information, please visit: http://developer.samsung.com/wallet. ︎
3. UWB support is available on select devices starting April 2026. For more information, please visit: http://developer.samsung.com/wallet. ︎
4. Smart door locks supporting Samsung Wallet Digital Home Key will begin rolling out in accordance with each partner’s rollout plan. Compatibility may vary by model and region. For the latest updates on the launch schedule and regional availability, please visit: https://www.aqara.com, https://nuki.io, https://www.Schlage.com, https://ultraloq.com. ︎
5. Samsung Knox has successfully met the rigorous security requirements set by governments and major enterprises around the world, providing business users with a robust mobile security solution. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsungknox.com. ︎
6. Evaluation Assurance Level6+, for which a product must be evaluated for specific protection against side-channel attacks or other advanced attack vectors, plus additional, more extensive testing and verification of the product’s security functions. ︎

“Samsung Wallet is designed to remove friction from daily life through the combination of seamless convenience and uncompromising security,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “By bringing Digital Key support to Toyota vehicles, starting with the 2026 Toyota RAV4, we’re extending those benefits to more people, so that Galaxy users can get on the road faster, safer and more easily.”

Samsung Wallet gives Samsung Galaxy users a single, secure destination for essentials including payment cards, IDs, passes and various digital keys. Its integration across the broader Samsung Galaxy ecosystem allows for smooth connectivity and enhanced security designed to support users’ daily routines.

Once a compatible Toyota vehicle is linked to Samsung Wallet, Samsung Galaxy users can use their smartphone to access and start the vehicle without the need for a physical key, with Ultra-Wideband (UWB)² technology enabling hands-free entry and Near Field Communication (NFC)³ technology. UWB technology, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), also strengthens overall security by reducing the risk of unauthorized vehicle access with precise and reliable functionality. Galaxy users can also share their Digital Keys with trusted contacts through Samsung Wallet. This shared access can be updated or revoked at any time, providing flexibility for multi-driver households or temporary use.

As part of Samsung Wallet, Digital Keys are securely stored directly on the device and protected by Samsung Knox,⁴ Samsung’s industry-leading security platform. Digital Keys meet rigorous EAL6+⁵ certification standards, providing robust protection against unauthorized access and ensuring that sensitive key information remains safeguarded within the device.

If a device containing a Digital Key is lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete the key through the Samsung Find service. With biometric or PIN authentication in place, Samsung Wallet adds an extra layer of protection to help ensure secure and private vehicle interactions.

Availability

Digital Key functionality for select 2026 Toyota RAV4 models will begin rolling out this month in the United States and Canada, followed by a wider rollout in Europe⁶ aligned with the launch timeline of Toyota vehicles.

1. Toyota vehicles supporting Digital Key include: 2026 Toyota RAV4. More vehicles will follow. ︎
2. UWB support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+, S22 Ultra/S22+, S23 Ultra/S23+, S24 Ultra/S24+, S25 Ultra/S25 Edge/S25+, Note20 Ultra, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold7, Z TriFold (South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States). ︎
3. NFC support is available on select devices later this year, adding to UWB available devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21/S21 FE, S22, S23/S23 FE, S24/S24 FE, S25/S25 FE, Note20, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip 7/ Flip 7 FE, A36, A56 and XCover7 Pro. ︎
4. Samsung Knox has successfully met the rigorous security requirements set by governments and major enterprises around the world, providing business users with a robust mobile security solution. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/knox-certifications. ︎
5. Evaluation Assurance Level6+, for which a product must be evaluated for specific protection against side-channel attacks or other advanced attack vectors, plus additional, more extensive testing and verification of the product’s security functions. ︎
6. Digital Key rollout in Europe begins in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. ︎