Samsung is turning your Galaxy phone into a smart door key

Samsung Galaxy smartphones and watches will soon be able to act as a digital key for your home. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge

At some point next year, Samsung users should be getting access to the same convenience iPhone users have had for years: the ability to tap their phone or watch on a smart door lock to unlock it. No more messing with keys or unlocking your phone and opening an app; your phone becomes your key.

This week, Samsung announced it's adopting the new Aliro smart lock standard for Samsung Wallet's Digital Home Key. This will enable tap-to-unlock and hands-free unlocking for any compatible door locks.

Currently, you can add a digital key for a smart lock to your Samsung wallet and open that to access the lock's control from your phone. With this new function, you won't need to unlock your phone or access the wallet to control the door; just tap...

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