Since its inception, multiple tech companies have adopted Passkeys for authentication. Google is one of the big names that has pushed the system the most through its password manager, as well as others like LastPass. Samsung’s password manager also supports Passkeys and will extend its compatibility to smart home devices.
If you’re not aware, Passkeys were born to make authentication easier and even more secure. Instead of using traditional passwords, Passkey systems use a combination of biometrics and cryptographic keys to log you into your favorite services and websites. This solves potential security issues, such as using the same login credentials across multiple services.
Samsung to expand the reach of Passkeys to smart TVs, refrigerators, and more
Currently, Samsung is holding its developer conference. The company made important announcements, such as that a stable build of One UI 7 will arrive in 2025 with the Galaxy S25 series. Additionally, Samsung confirmed that its Passkey system will now work with its smart home device ecosystem through its password manager. This means you’ll be able to easily authenticate on the company’s TVs, and even on appliances that require logging in.
Passkey support will not be retroactive
That said, it looks like support for Samsung’s Passkey system won’t be retroactive. The South Korean giant announced that it will first be available on its smart TVs next year. Passkeys are especially useful on smart TVs, allowing you to easily and securely access your favorite streaming platforms, for example. There are also some internet-connected smart appliances where the system could be useful to speed up setup. For example, Samsung mentioned support for smart refrigerators, among others.
Samsung isn’t the first company to make a move toward Passkey adoption. Last month, Google’s password manager got the cross-platform sync feature for Passkeys. Cross-platform sync makes it easier to set up and use advanced biometric authentication on platforms other than Android. The company focused the option mainly on computers, but it could also support smart home devices in the future.
