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Objectives: This study aimed to identify the degree of adaptation of the older adults to the digital age by analyzing the influence of cognitive function, self-rated health, and life satisfaction, which determine the quality of life in older adults, on smartphone use. Methods: Data of 9,885 senior citizens aged 65 years or older from the 2020 Senior Survey provided by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs were used. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted while controlling for major socio-demographic characteristics such as gender, age, education level, spouse presence, and economic activity. Results: Among the cognitive function, self-rated health, and life satisfaction of the older adults, it was confirmed that cognitive function was more significant for men, and the higher cognitive function and life satisfaction for women, the more significant it was for smartphone use. Conclusions: The present study finds that various policies and measures are required to strengthen cognitive functions and improve the quality of life to increase accessibility to information devices for older adults living in the information age.