Introduction to Digital Home Key
Meanwhile, Samsung has introduced a new feature that turns your Galaxy phone into a digital house key.
Additionally, this feature is part of Samsung Wallet, which already handles payment cards, IDs, and more.
For example, with the Digital Home Key feature, you can unlock certain smart locks using NFC or UWB.
How it Works
However, the process is straightforward: tap your phone to the lock, or if your device supports UWB, just walk up and unlock it hands-free.
Furthermore, if you lose your phone, you can turn off the key remotely using Samsung’s Find service.
Your information is protected by Samsung Knox and the device’s secure element, so your credentials stay safe.
Aliro 1.0 Unified Access Standard
Therefore, the Digital Home Key feature is built on Aliro 1.0, a new unified access control standard from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
Meanwhile, this standard sets a common way for mobile devices and access readers to talk to each other.
For instance, the goal is to work across different platforms, so users aren’t stuck with just one brand.
Conclusion and Future
Finally, Samsung is making the feature ready for the future by joining a wider ecosystem that lock makers and device manufacturers can use.
However, it’s up to lock manufacturers to adopt the Aliro standard.
Additionally, American Airlines is the first US carrier to offer direct Samsung Wallet boarding pass integration.
