- Keyless vehicle access: Compatible 2026 Toyota RAV4 vehicles pair with Samsung Galaxy smartphones for hands-free entry and ignition using short-range wireless technologies.
- Flexible key sharing: Digital Keys make it easy to securely share the car with multiple drivers and remove access when no longer needed.
- Secure by design: Protected by Samsung Knox and EAL6+ certified hardware, Digital Keys are stored securely, with recovery options available through Samsung Find if a device is lost.
SEOUL, Korea – Jan. 13, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key compatibility for select Toyota vehicles1, starting in January 2026. This new feature will enable users of compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphones to unlock, lock and start their Toyota vehicle, providing a convenient and secure driving experience.
▲ Digital Key access for select Toyota vehicles will be available through the Samsung Wallet app on compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
“Samsung Wallet is designed to remove friction from daily life through the combination of seamless convenience and uncompromising security,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “By bringing Digital Key support to Toyota vehicles, starting with the 2026 Toyota RAV4, we’re extending those benefits to more people, so that Galaxy users can get on the road faster, safer and more easily.”
▲ Samsung Wallet supports Digital Key access for 2026 Toyota RAV4 vehicles
Samsung Wallet gives Samsung Galaxy users a single, secure destination for essentials, including payment cards, IDs, passes and various digital keys. Its integration across the broader Samsung Galaxy ecosystem allows for smooth connectivity and enhanced security designed to support users’ daily routines.
Once a compatible Toyota vehicle is linked to Samsung Wallet, Samsung Galaxy users can use their smartphone to access and start the vehicle without the need for a physical key, with Ultra-Wideband (UWB)2 technology enabling hands-free entry and Near Field Communication (NFC)3 technology. UWB technology, a standardized communication protocol set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), also strengthens overall security by reducing the risk of unauthorized vehicle access with precise and reliable functionality. Galaxy users can also share their Digital Keys with trusted contacts through Samsung Wallet. This shared access can be updated or revoked at any time, providing flexibility for multi-driver households or temporary use.
As part of Samsung Wallet, Digital Keys are securely stored directly on the device and protected by Samsung Knox4, Samsung’s industry-leading security platform. Digital Keys meet rigorous EAL6+5 certification standards, providing robust protection against unauthorized access and ensuring that sensitive key information remains safeguarded within the device.
If a device containing a Digital Key is lost or stolen, users can remotely lock or delete the key through the Samsung Find service. With biometric or PIN authentication in place, Samsung Wallet adds an extra layer of protection to help ensure secure and private vehicle interactions.
Availability
Digital Key functionality for select 2026 Toyota RAV4 models will begin rolling out this month in the United States, Canada and Mexico, followed by a wider rollout in Europe6 aligned with the launch timeline of Toyota vehicles.
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1Toyota vehicles supporting Digital Key include: 2026 Toyota RAV4. More vehicles will follow.
2UWB support is available on select devices, including: Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+, S22 Ultra/S22+, S23 Ultra/S23+, S24 Ultra/S24+, S25 Ultra/S25 Edge/S25+, Note20 Ultra, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold7, Z TriFold (South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States).
3NFC support is available on select devices later this year, adding to UWB available devices, including: Galaxy S20 Ultra/S20+/S20, S21/S21 FE, S22, S23/S23 FE, S24/S24 FE, S25/S25 FE, Note20, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip 7/ Flip 7 FE, A36, A56 and XCover7 Pro.
4Samsung Knox has successfully met the rigorous security requirements set by governments and major enterprises around the world, providing business users with a robust mobile security solution. For more information, please visit: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/knox-certifications.
5Evaluation Assurance Level6+, for which a product must be evaluated for specific protection against side-channel attacks or other advanced attack vectors, plus additional, more extensive testing and verification of the product’s security functions.
6Ditigal Key rollout in Europe begins in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
