Google Wallet can finally unlock doors with digital home keys
The Aqara u400 (pictured) is one of the few smart locks that currently supports Google Wallet’s digital home keys.
Key points
- The feature is currently available in public preview for the Google Home app, and will roll out to everyone "over the coming weeks," according to Google's announcement.
- This was a long time coming, given Samsung and Apple users have had this convenience for a while now.
| Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Google has added digital home key support to Google Wallet, allowing Android users to open smart locks by tapping their phone against them or simply approaching.
While Google Home already has some unlocking functionality, this update allows users to leverage the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tech in their phones with compatible smart locks.
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