Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for select Toyota vehicles, starting with the 2026 RAV4

Samsung has expanded its digital vehicle access ecosystem through a new partnership with Toyota, bringing Samsung Wallet's Digital Key functionality to the 2026 RAV4 lineup. This marks Toyota's first integration with Samsung's mobile key platform, allowing Galaxy smartphone owners to use their devices as vehicle keys.

The feature enables owners of compatible Galaxy smartphones to lock, unlock, and start supported 2026 RAV4 models entirely through their mobile device, eliminating the need for traditional physical keys. shows the interface for managing Toyota Digital Keys within Samsung Wallet.

Rollout begins this month in North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico), with European expansion following across 30 countries including Germany, UK, France, and Spain. Availability aligns with local market launches of the 2026 RAV4 models.

Technical requirements include:

• Galaxy smartphones with Ultra Wide-band (UWB) and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities
• Galaxy S25 Ultra or newer supported devices
• Biometric authentication (fingerprint/face recognition) or PIN protection

Key features include shared access management, allowing owners to grant temporary or permanent digital keys to family members through Samsung Wallet. Permissions can be modified or revoked remotely at any time. If a phone is lost, users can remotely disable vehicle access via Samsung's Find service.

All digital credentials are stored locally on devices using Samsung Knox security, which operates independently from Toyota's vehicle systems. This implementation follows similar digital key integrations with Audi, Volvo, Polestar, and Mercedes-Benz over the past two years.

The expansion represents Samsung's continued effort to replace physical items with secure digital alternatives in Wallet, which already handles payment cards, identification documents, and transit passes. Toyota's adoption signals broader automotive industry acceptance of phone-as-key technology, particularly for newer electric and plug-in hybrid models like the RAV4 PHEV GR Sport shown in our featured image.

Source: Samsung Newsroom