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Samsung is turning your Galaxy phone into a smart door key


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He explained how this will allow Galaxy device users to use the Digital Home Key in the Samsung Wallet to open Aliro-compatible locks with a tap of their phone or watch. When there’s a UWB radio in both the lock and inside your mobile device, the two can communicate to determine your precise location and unlock the door as you approach from outside the house, enabling a more hands-free experience. With both Samsung and Apple committing to Aliro, smart lock manufacturers will only need to add support for a single standard to work with digital wallets on iPhones and Galaxy phones.

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