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Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Digital Key, with regular updates and all the information you need.

Have an Audi? You can soon unlock it using a compatible Galaxy phone

Have an Audi? You can soon unlock it using a compatible Galaxy phone

Samsung has announced that Samsung Wallet now supports the storage of Digital Keys for select Audi cars. It will allow you to lock or unlock your Audi car using your Galaxy phone. Samsung Wallet can be used to lock/unlock Audi cars using Digital Key A Galaxy phone can now be a Digital Key for locking […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 weeks ago
Hyundai, Kia Digital Keys now use Google’s framework rather than Samsung’s

Hyundai, Kia Digital Keys now use Google’s framework rather than Samsung’s

Two years ago, Samsung announced that Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users would be able to unlock their connected cars using Digital Keys. Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis were among Samsung's first partners for this feature. Later, the feature also became compatible with Hyundai and Kia cars. This feature is changing slightly now. Today, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Samsung Wallet Digital Key for BMWs expands into the Southern Hemisphere

Samsung Wallet Digital Key for BMWs expands into the Southern Hemisphere

Samsung is on a roll with adding the Digital Key feature to the Wallet platform. Last week, the company introduced the Digital Key feature to Samsung Wallet in Brazil, and now, the company turned its attention to another country from the Southern Hemisphere: Australia. The Digital Key feature is now available for Galaxy device users […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Brazilian BMW drivers can now use Galaxy phones to unlock their cars

Brazilian BMW drivers can now use Galaxy phones to unlock their cars

Samsung has launched its Digital Car Key feature in Brazil. The service went live earlier this week in partnership with BMW and is compatible with select models from the Bavarian car maker. Using the Digital Car Key element in Samsung Wallet, BMW drivers in Brazil can unlock their vehicles using their smartphones. Samsung explains that […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Your Samsung Galaxy smartphone can now unlock more cars from BMW, Kia and Genesis

Your Samsung Galaxy smartphone can now unlock more cars from BMW, Kia and Genesis

Ultra-wideband (UWB) chips have been standard across most Samsung flagships for the past year or so. Not only do they help with high-precision object tracking, but can also be used as a digital key to unlock cars. Now Samsung's Digital Car Key supports a host of new vehicles, according to a report by TizenHelp.  Some of […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

The Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra are now receiving the Digital Key feature via the October security update in South Korea.

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago