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Google is rolling out Home Keys in Google Wallet this month, letting Android users tap their phone via NFC to unlock compatible smart locks integrated with Google Home. The feature supports Aliro and UWB unlocking, with UWB available on Pixel 10 Pro and select Samsung Galaxy phones, and works without first unlocking the device.
Google has rolled out digital home key functionality to Google Wallet, letting Android users unlock compatible smart locks by tapping their phone or simply walking up to the door. The feature is in public preview through the Google Home app and will expand to all users over the coming weeks. It relies on the Aliro open standard and currently supports a small list of locks including the Aqara u400, Schlage Sense Pro, and Nuki Keypad 2 NFC.
Google is rolling out a feature letting Android users store digital keys in Google Wallet to unlock compatible smart locks via an NFC tap or hands-free using UWB when approaching the door. The feature works with select Aliro-compatible locks from Aqara, Schlage, and Nuki, and a single digital key can control multiple locks in one home. It launches today for Google Home Public Preview users, with broader rollout expected in coming weeks.