Losing your hotel key card can be a real hassle! Luckily, there’s a new way for Android users to ditch those plastic cards. Google Wallet now lets you store digital room keys for some hotels.
This means no more bulky cards to carry around. Your phone can unlock your room, gym, pool, or even the elevator! All you need to do is look for the “Add to Google Wallet” option on the hotel’s app, website, or email.
How to Add Hotel Keys to Google Wallet
No more worries about losing your hotel key card! Here’s how to use your Android phone as your room key:
- Look for “Add to Google Wallet” on the hotel’s app, website, or email.
- Tap it and sign in securely.
- That’s it! Your digital key is now saved on your smartphone.
It is worth noting that Google Wallet uses the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This is the same tech that is used in the Tap-to-Pay cards. This technology allows swift transaction process since you only need to hold your phone closer to a payment point. Interestingly, the app can do more than just making payments. It can also store scannable bar codes of cards. This allows the user to go without the card since the app is able to store cards.
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iPhone users have been enjoying digital hotel keys for a while now, but finally, Android users can join the party! Google Wallet now lets you store digital room keys for certain hotels on your Android phone.
Availability of Google Wallets Digital Keys
This cool feature isn’t at every hotel yet. Hotels need to work with Google Wallet for it to work. It’s like a new friend – not all hotels know about it yet.
But don’t worry, more hotels are joining in all the time. Here’s what to do if your hotel uses this feature for keys:
- Look for “Add to Google Wallet” on their app, website, or email.
- Tap it and sign in safely.
- Boom! Your key is now in your Google Wallet.
The first hotel to use this new feature for room keys is the Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg, Sweden! This is a brand-new feature, so not all hotels offer it yet. But because a big hotel like the Clarion uses it, experts say it might become a common thing soon in the hotel industry!
