How To Use Voice Commands With LG ThinQ?

Which LG Appliances Support Voice Control Through ThinQ?

Any LG appliance carrying the ThinQ logo can be connected to Alexa or Google Assistant once it is registered in the LG ThinQ app. Both assistants draw from the same account and the same device list, so everything you register in ThinQ is available to whichever assistant you use.

ThinQ voice control spans most of the major product types in a connected home:

●Air conditioners

●Air purifiers

●Refrigerators

●Washing machines and WashTower units

●Dryers

●Dishwashers

●Ovens and cooking appliances

●Robot vacuum cleaners

●LG ThinQ AI TVs (webOS 4.0 and newer)

For any specific model, the ThinQ app confirms exactly what voice control is available for that unit in the UAE.

The depth of voice control varies depending on the appliance. Air conditioners, robot cleaners, and TVs have the most complete command sets, covering everything from temperature and mode changes to content search and playback. Laundry appliances support both cycle starts and status checks, while refrigerators focus on temperature monitoring and adjustment. Dishwashers and ovens are the most limited, handling status checks and cycle stops rather than full operation. The complete breakdown by appliance is in the command list further down.

How Do You Set Up Alexa and Google Assistant With LG ThinQ?

Setup is straightforward and follows the same basic sequence regardless of which assistant you use: register your appliances in the ThinQ app, link your LG account to the assistant, then run a device discovery. The steps below cover each platform separately, including the extra step required for LG TVs.

LG offers two Alexa skills with different levels of coverage. The Basic skill supports four device types: air conditioners, air purifiers, robot cleaners, and LG ThinQ AI TVs. The Complete skill extends that to all nine supported categories and enables the Custom Skill command structure, "Alexa, ask LG to...", which unlocks deeper control. Both can be active simultaneously.

1. Open the Alexa app and go to Skills.

2. Search for "LG ThinQ" and select the skill or skills you want.

3. Tap Enable and sign in with your LG account.

4. Say "Alexa, discover my devices" to finish.

1. Open the Google Home app and tap Add, then Set up device.

2. Search for LG ThinQ and select it.

3. Sign in with your LG account to link the platforms.

4. Your registered ThinQ appliances will populate automatically.

Once connected, Google Assistant offers two command levels. Direct Action handles standard commands with no prefix. Conversation Action, triggered by "Ok Google, talk to LG to...", unlocks deeper control, including mode changes, fan speed, and detailed status checks.

LG ThinQ AI TVs need one additional step completed on the TV itself.

●On webOS 5.0: Open Home Dashboard, go to Settings, and select Link to Smart Speaker.

●On webOS 6.0 and newer: Open the TV card in the LG ThinQ app, go to Settings, and select Link LG ThinQ Account.

The LG account on the TV must match the one linked to the assistant, otherwise device discovery will not complete.

What Is the Difference Between Standard and Extended Voice Commands?

Both Alexa and Google Assistant offer two levels of control for LG ThinQ appliances, and the level you use determines how much you can actually do by voice.

Standard commands handle the basics. Turning appliances on and off, checking a cycle status, or adjusting TV volume all work without any special syntax. On Google Assistant, these go through Direct Action, meaning no prefix is needed. On Alexa, they run through the Basic or Complete skill depending on the device type.

Extended commands are where the real depth sits. Temperature control, mode changes, fan speed, detailed status checks, and appliance-specific functions like Ice Plus on the refrigerator or content search on the TV all require the extended structure. On Google Assistant, leading with "Ok Google, talk to LG to..." triggers the Conversation Action and opens up that deeper control. On Alexa, the equivalent is the Custom Skill format: "Alexa, ask LG to..."

What Can You Say to Control Each LG Appliance?

Commands vary by appliance and by which assistant you are using. The table below covers the full range of what is supported across every ThinQ-compatible device category. For Google Assistant, standard commands work without any prefix through Direct Action; deeper commands use "Ok Google, talk to LG to..." For Alexa, standard commands run through the Basic or Complete skill; deeper commands use "Alexa, ask LG to..."

A few notes worth keeping in mind. The temperature range and available modes on the air conditioner depend on the model and the mode currently active. Starting a laundry cycle remotely requires the door to be physically closed and settings confirmed at the machine first. On a double oven, only the lower oven is available for voice control. All TV commands reference the nickname assigned during setup.

How Do You Get the Most Out of ThinQ Voice Control?

Name every appliance by room in the ThinQ app and build routines for the actions you repeat daily. Those two steps are what take the platform from a basic voice remote to something that genuinely manages the home on your behalf.

The ThinQ app lets you assign a custom nickname to each registered device, and those nicknames are what the assistant uses to tell appliances apart. Without them, a command like "turn on the air conditioner" will default to whichever unit the assistant finds first.

1. Open the LG ThinQ app and go to your device list.

2. Select an appliance and tap the settings icon.

3. Rename it with something short and room-specific, for example "bedroom AC" or "kitchen dishwasher."

4. Repeat for every appliance, especially where you have more than one of the same type.

Both Alexa and Google Assistant support routines, where a single phrase triggers multiple actions at once. Through ThinQ, a phrase like "I'm home" can turn on the AC, start the robot cleaner, and run any other connected sequence simultaneously.

To set one up on Alexa, open the app, go to More, then Routines, and tap the plus icon to build a new one. On Google Assistant, open the Google Home app, go to Routines, and follow the same steps. The more of your daily patterns you build into routines, the less you have to think about individual commands at all.

Conclusion

LG ThinQ voice control covers more of the home than most people expect, and the gap between basic on and off control and genuinely hands-free management is smaller than it seems. Enabling the Complete skill on Alexa and using the Conversation Action on Google Assistant unlocks the full command range across all nine appliance categories. Clear room-based nicknames make sure every command lands where it should. Routines take care of the patterns you repeat every day. The more deliberately you configure the platform at the start, the less you have to think about it after.