Samsung Electronics Australia has recently revealed the Digital Key feature on Samsung Wallet in Australia. It’s a feature that transforms Galaxy smartphones into hands-free smart keys for their respective car owners.
The Digital Key feature is developed to act like a physical correspondent peer. While it is first introduced for harmonious BMW vehicles. It will enable users residing in Australia to operate their cars including lock and unlock doors, and start their engines. The Digital Key is also sharable with multiple drivers through smartphones. This is powered by NFC and Ultra Wide Band capabilities.
Users can utilize the feature through their smartphones. While placing the smartphone on the compatible vehicle’s wireless charging pad in order to start their car’s engine. Digital Key needs to be recognized and authenticated. This can be executed on the newest Android 13 OS or higher version with a correspondent Galaxy device. The Digital Key is exclusively activated on Samsung Wallet for Samsung users. For more information about the feature, visit Samsung.com/au.
“The Samsung Wallet Digital Key solution helps simplify the everyday experience for our customers and provides them with convenience and peace of mind through a central and secure hub within their smartphones,” said Garry McGregor, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Australia.
“Our launch partnership with BMW allows Australians to use their Galaxy devices to seamlessly unlock car doors, start their engines and even share their Digital Keys, thereby offering our customers greater flexibility and convenience. We look forward to working with more car manufacturers in the future and onboarding them onto Samsung Wallet Digital Key.”
Compatible Samsung devices
The feature is available for compatible Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series, the below list comprises the name of the devices:
- Galaxy S20 series: all models apart from S20FE
- Note 20 Series: Note 20, Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 series : S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE
- Galaxy S22 series : S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 series: S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z-Flip: Z-Flip 5G, Z-Flip3, Z-Flip4,
- Galaxy Z-Fold: Z-Fold2, Z-Fold3, Z-Fold4
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