Samsung Wallet Expands Digital Key Support for Select Volvo Cars

Samsung Electronics has announced Digital Key compatibility with select Volvo Cars and Polestar vehicles through Samsung Wallet, offering more drivers a seamless way to use their Galaxy smartphone to unlock, lock and start their vehicle.

“Expanding Samsung Digital Key access is an important part of our commitment to offering connected, secure experiences within the Galaxy ecosystem,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with automakers such as Volvo Cars and Polestar marks another exciting step forward in making everyday activities like driving hassle-free for more Galaxy users worldwide.”

Samsung Wallet Expands Digital Key Support for Select Volvo Cars

Built directly into Galaxy devices, Digital Key3 lets users lock, unlock and start the paired vehicle without a physical key. Digital Key offers three ways to control the car: Ultra-wideband (UWB)4 for hands-free access, Near Field Communication (NFC) for tap-to-unlock and start, and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) control via Samsung Wallet. Users can also share Digital Keys with friends and family across OEM devices, managing access as needed.

Samsung Digital Key meets EAL6+5 certification standards, the top-level security for smart devices, to protect against unauthorized access by ensuring secure embedding within the device. UWB technologies, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), further reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle access with precise and reliable functionality. If a device containing a Samsung Digital Key is lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete their Digital Key via Samsung Find. Biometric and PIN-based user authentication on Samsung Wallet ensures that every interaction remains secure and private.

Launched in June 2022, Samsung Wallet is a versatile platform that allows Galaxy users to organize Digital Keys, payment methods, identification cards and more in one secure application. Protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox and integrated across the Galaxy ecosystem, Samsung Wallet provides seamless connectivity and enhanced security for users in their everyday lives.

Availability

Samsung Digital Key functionality for select Volvo Cars vehicles will roll out starting this month in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.6 Samsung Digital Key functionality for select Polestar vehicles will roll out starting this month in Europe, North America and Asia.