Google Wallet is adding “digital home keys” so Android users can unlock compatible smart door locks by tapping their phones or approaching the door. The feature is tied to Google Home support, with unlocking designed to work as a simple, hands-free experience rather than requiring a separate app or physical key.
Several outlets also place the launch in context of the smart-lock “digital keys” race. Digital Trends notes that Apple has offered similar functionality in Apple Wallet since 2021, and that Samsung introduced digital home keys on Galaxy devices earlier this year. Android Police and Android Authority both frame the update as Google Wallet meeting Google Home for door access, while 9to5Google emphasizes that it is rolling out on Android with compatible locks already supported in Google Home.
