{"id":84474,"date":"2026-03-02T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=84474"},"modified":"2026-03-01T20:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:38:14","slug":"samsung-wallet-launches-digital-home-key-for-smart-door-locks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-wallet-launches-digital-home-key-smart-door-locks\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Wallet Launches Digital Home Key for Smart Door Locks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung Electronics\u00a0Co.<\/a>, Ltd.\u00a0today\u00a0announced\u00a0the launch of Digital Home Key, a new feature within Samsung Wallet<\/a> built on Aliro, a standardized smart lock access protocol that enables Samsung Galaxy<\/a> users to unlock compatible smart door locks using their smartphone. Beginning in March, this new feature expands Samsung Wallet\u2019s digital key capabilities to the home, offering a secure and convenient way for users to unlock the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we continue to evolve Samsung Wallet<\/a>, delivering trusted mobile experiences remains at the core of our innovation,\u201d said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. \u201cThrough 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Samsung Wallet<\/a> serves as a single, secure destination for essential items such as select payment cards, IDs, passes, and digital keys. With the introduction of Digital Home Key, Samsung Wallet<\/a> now supports access to both vehicles and homes, integrated across the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem to support users\u2019 daily routines<\/p>\n

Once a compatible smart door lock is set up through Samsung SmartThings<\/a>1<\/sup><\/a> using Matter, the global smart home standard, users can add a Digital Home Key to Samsung Wallet<\/a> as part of the door lock onboarding process. Depending on device and lock capabilities, users can unlock their door using near-field communication (NFC) technology2<\/sup><\/a> by tapping their smartphone on the lock. Users can also take advantage of hands-free access with ultra-wideband (UWB)\u2019s3<\/sup><\/a> proximity detection or through the app.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Samsung Wallet\u2019s 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<\/a> Digital Home Key.4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Home Keys are securely stored within Samsung Wallet<\/a> on the device and safeguarded by Samsung Knox<\/a>,5<\/sup><\/a> Samsung\u2019s industry-leading security platform. The solution is designed to align with EAL6+6<\/sup><\/a> grade certification standards.<\/p>\n

With this level of protection, users will be able to 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<\/a> ensures that only authorized users can manage and use their home keys.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Wallet<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

1<\/a> To use SmartThings features, the SmartThings app must be installed. For compatibility, requirements and more information, please visit: https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartthings<\/a>\/<\/h6>\n
2<\/a> NFC support is available on select devices. For more information, please visit: http:\/\/developer.samsung.com\/wallet\/<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
3<\/a>\u00a0UWB support is available on select devices starting April 2026, For more information, please visit: http:\/\/developer.samsung.com\/wallet\/<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
4<\/a>\u00a0Smart door locks supporting Samsung Wallet Digital Home Key will begin rolling out in accordance with each partner\u2019s rollout plan. Compatibility may vary by model and region.<\/h6>\n
5<\/a>\u00a0Samsung Knox has successfully met 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<\/a>.<\/h6>\n
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Digital Home Key lets Samsung Wallet users unlock their homes within the connected Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
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