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Samsung Wallet unlocks your home with Digital Home Key powered by Aliro

Samsung Electronics has added Digital Home Key to Samsung Wallet, a feature built on the Aliro standard that lets Galaxy users unlock compatible smart door locks via their phone using NFC or UWB (and remotely through the app) after onboarding through SmartThings and Matter. Keys are stored securely with Knox and designed to meet high security certifications, with initial rollout in select regions beginning March 2026 and expanding as partner locks from Aqara, Nuki, Schlage and Xthings become available.

via Samsung Global Newsroom|

#aliro #digital-home-key #matter

technology-and-electronics5 hours ago•2 min saved

Samsung Wallet gains Digital Home Key to unlock compatible smart doors

Samsung Wallet now includes the Digital Home Key, using the Aliro standard to unlock compatible smart doors with your phone. It requires biometrics or a PIN, works with smart locks from brands like Nuki and Schlage, and can be managed or revoked remotely via Samsung Find; rollout starts in select regions with expansion as more locks become available.

via Engadget|

#aliro-standard #digital-home-key #samsung-wallet

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Samsung EVP Jeanie Han Reveals Roadmap for Expansion and Competition with Google Wallet

Samsung EVP Jeanie Han discusses the roadmap for Samsung Wallet, highlighting its gradual expansion to more markets and the company's commitment to open partnerships. Han mentions the focus on countries where mobile payments are widely accepted and expresses interest in collaborating with the EU for digital ID. She also mentions the collaboration with the Bank of Korea on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the upcoming features of Samsung Wallet, such as mobile driver's licenses and state IDs, as well as new developments in open APIs and SDKs for partners. Han addresses the awareness of Samsung Wallet among customers and emphasizes its advantages over Google Wallet, including optimized user experience, higher security through Samsung Knox, and unique features like digital keys. She also mentions the continued presence and future role of Samsung Blockchain Wallet within Samsung Wallet.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

#competition #digital-wallet #expansion

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Samsung Wallet Introduces Mobile Driver's Licenses for Select US States

Samsung has announced that users will soon be able to upload their driver's licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet, with plans to allow apps to use the ID for age authentication in the future. This move comes as Samsung catches up with Apple in bringing digital verification technology to its products. Initially, users from Arizona and Iowa will be able to add their documents to Samsung Wallet, with more states expected to be added later. Samsung is also working with the US Transportation Security Administration on a test program to accept smartphone-based IDs at select airports. In early 2024, Samsung will release a software development kit for developers to integrate online age and identification information into their apps.

via CNET|

#digital-verification #drivers-license #mobile-id

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Samsung Wallet Enhances Student Convenience with Dorm Room Access and Payment Integration

Samsung Wallet has partnered with Transact Campus to allow students at 68 colleges and universities in the USA to store their student ID information on the platform. Students can use Samsung Wallet to unlock doors at academic buildings and dorm rooms, as well as make NFC-based payments at select participating higher education institutions. The Power Reserve feature enables students to use their digital IDs even when their phones are powered off due to low batteries. The student ID information is stored in a secure environment on the device for maximum security.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

#higher-education-institutions #nfc-payments #samsung-wallet