LG Electronics is introducing the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, scheduled from September 6-10. The LG ThinQ ON is designed to serve as a central component in a smart home ecosystem, integrating LG’s appliances and AI technology to offer personalized experiences. The hub emphasizes connectivity and expandability, aligning with LG’s broader goal of creating a seamless and automated home environment.
The ThinQ ON AI home hub connects with various appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, simplifying the process of configuring a personalized AI-powered home. The device is driven by LG’s proprietary Affectionate Intelligence, which learns from user behavior and trends to enhance the daily experiences of homeowners. This feature supports LG’s vision of a “Zero Labor Home,” where automation reduces the need for manual interventions.
The LG ThinQ ON is compact and features a cylindrical design with a neutral color scheme, allowing it to fit into different home environments. It includes an AI speaker that enables voice interaction with LG’s AI voice assistant and supports audio playback. The hub’s operations are powered by a high-performance AI chipset, which is designed to accommodate future technological advancements.
Users can control their connected appliances and living spaces using natural language commands, making interactions more intuitive. The ThinQ ON hub is capable of understanding conversational context, which allows it to tailor its responses and actions to individual user preferences. The hub also autonomously monitors the smart home ecosystem, providing updates on task completion and detecting potential issues.
The LG ThinQ ON supports various network connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Thread, and is certified by the Matter standard. This ensures easy setup and integration with a wide range of devices, both from LG and other manufacturers. In a move to enhance its smart home platform, LG acquired Athom, a company known for its Homey Pro smart hub, which connects to over 50,000 devices. LG plans to expand the range of supported brands and devices continuously.
The ThinQ ON is equipped with LG Shield, a security system designed to protect user data. LG Shield encrypts data and stores it securely, preventing unauthorized access or tampering. This ensures that user interactions with the AI-driven hub are safe and private.
Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company, emphasized the company’s commitment to advancing the smart home lifestyle, with ThinQ ON playing a significant role in realizing the “Zero Labor Home” vision.