Samsung announces Digital Key compatibility with select Volvo Cars and Polestar vehicles through Samsung Wallet

Samsung Electronics has officially announced today that the Digital Key compatibility with select Volvo cars and Polestar vehicles is through the Samsung Wallet. This compatibility will offer more drivers a seamless way to use their Galaxy smartphone to unlock, lock, and start their vehicles.

Samsung Wallet Expands Digital Key Support for Select Volvo Cars and Polestar Vehicleshttps://t.co/vT4W5fcWb3

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Volvo vehicles supporting Digital Key include Volvo EX90 and Polestar vehicles supporting Digital Key include Polestar 3. The compatibility will be expanded to more vehicles soon.

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

Commenting on this expansion, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, Woncheol Chai, “Expanding Samsung Digital Key access is an important part of our commitment to offering connected, secure experiences within the Galaxy ecosystem. 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.”

Also if a device containing a Samsung Digital Key is lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete their Digital key via Samsung Find.