Samsung Electronics has announced that its Digital Key system will now be compatible with select models from Volvo Cars and Polestar through the Samsung Wallet. Available for users of the technology company’s Galaxy series of smartphones, the functionality will allow Volvo Cars and Polestar customers to unlock, lock, and start their vehicle using their phone.
Built directly into Galaxy devices, Samsung’s 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 through Samsung Wallet. Users can also share Digital Keys with friends and family across OEM devices, managing access as needed.
Samsung Digital Key meets EAL6+ certification standards, a top-level security for smart devices that protects it 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 using the Samsung Find service. Biometric and PIN-based user authentication methods on Samsung Wallet similarly ensure that every interaction remains secure and private.
Samsung confirmed that the Digital Key functionality for Volvo Cars and Polestar vehicles will begin rolling out this month for Galaxy customers in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia.
