If you already rely on your phone for transit cards and credit card checkouts, your physical keyring is about to get a little lighter. On November 13, 2026, Google rolled...
Android users owning a Pixel 10 Pro or later can now add digital house keys from the Google Home app directly to Google Wallet.
Bringing Your Front Door Into Google Wallet
If you already rely on your phone for transit cards and credit card checkouts, your physical keyring is about to get a little lighter. On November 13, 2026, Google rolled out a new feature allowing users to add digital house keys directly to Google Wallet straight from the Google Home app.
While storing payment cards and digital IDs has long been standard practice, this integration expands Google Wallet’s utility into residential access. Users can simply tap the back of their Android phone against a compatible smart lock to unlock their front door. Although unlocking compatible smart locks via Google Home was previously possible, this direct Wallet integration brings specific workflow upgrades to the user experience.
Behind the scenes, Google has implemented home key support within Google Wallet on Aliro, a new open-access standard established by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).
Rollout Status and Compatibility
The updated feature is currently rolling out to users enrolled in the Google Home Public Preview program. Google has confirmed that a wider public rollout will follow for all eligible users in the coming weeks.
Hardware compatibility is a strict requirement for this release. Google has specified that the feature is compatible with the Pixel 10 Pro and later smartphone models. Beyond the phone itself, a user’s smart lock must be linked to Google Home and explicitly support digital keys to enable the direct Wallet transfer.
Price details and exact software version numbers for the broader public release remain unconfirmed in current documentation. Readers should verify that their specific smart lock model supports the Aliro standard and digital key implementation before attempting to configure the feature.
Setting Up Your Digital House Key
For users eager to test the integration, the process relies on the Google Home application. If your smart lock is linked to Google Home and supports digital keys, you can add them directly to Google Wallet through the app interface.
To take advantage of the update right away, users can enroll in the Google Home Public Preview program. Those who prefer not to use preview software can wait for the standard rollout phase, which will deliver the feature to all compatible devices in the coming weeks. Once the key is provisioned in Google Wallet, unlocking your door requires nothing more than tapping the back of your phone against the lock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When did Google introduce direct house key support in Google Wallet?
The feature was rolled out on November 13, 2026.
Q2: Which smartphone models are compatible with this feature?
Google lists the Pixel 10 Pro and later models as compatible with digital house keys in Google Wallet.
Q3: What open access standard does Google use for home key support in the Wallet?
Google uses Aliro, a new open access standard from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).