Samsung is setting up to release the Android 15-based One UI 7 next year. Soon Galaxy devices will let you unlock smart locks with just a single tap or not even that, via hands-free using UWB.
Samsung is expected to introduce a smart way to unlock smart locks with a tap, or maybe not even that. The Galaxy devices will support the new Alirp smart lock standard and add it to its Wallet’s Digital Home Key. However, Apple already offered the ability to unlock smart locks in a fiddle-free pattern to its iPhone users.
The tap-to-unlock functionality will use NFC. The new feature will permit hands-free unlocking of doors using your phone. Noticeably, it will not require an internet connection, and it also won’t ask you to unlock your phone first.
The hands-free unlocking by UWB will only work if your Samsung phone is compatible with UWB. The Galaxy foldable and flagship plus and ultra variants of the Galaxy S lineup only support UWB. However, it’s expected that Samsung could expand its availability to more devices.
The Aliro standard is built by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. It is the same organization behind the smart home standard Matter. Like with Matter, Aliro is being worked on by Samsung, Google, Apple, and major lock and chip makers. However, it’s not confirmed yet whether Samsung will release this feature with the coming One UI 7 update or with a dedicated one.
Via – The Verge
