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Samsung Keys Unlock GM Cars: Your Phone is the New Ignition
7 Oct
Summary
- Samsung Wallet digital keys can now unlock and start select GM vehicles.
- Support begins with select 2026-2027 Cadillac EV models.
- Digital keys offer automatic unlocking and enhanced security features.
Owners of select Samsung Galaxy devices in the US and Canada now have the ability to use their phones as digital keys for General Motors vehicles, leveraging Samsung Wallet. This functionality enables users to lock, unlock, and even start compatible cars.
The rollout begins with specific 2026 and 2027 Cadillac electric vehicle models, including the Lyriq, Optic, and Vistiq. GM plans to extend this digital key support to additional models by the close of 2026.
This advanced digital key feature allows for automatic unlocking of the vehicle as the owner approaches and automatic locking upon departure. Furthermore, digital keys can be securely shared with others and can be remotely suspended or deleted if a device is lost or stolen.
Compatibility is limited to specific Samsung Galaxy devices equipped with ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, such as the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and various S-series models up to the S26 series.
