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LG ThinQ - Appliance Connection & Troubleshooting

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If you have trouble connecting your product to the LG ThinQ app, you can troubleshoot the issue and find a resolution by following these instructions.

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  1. Select your mobile device:

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    Android
    iPhone
    iPhone
  2. What issue are you experiencing?

    How to Add Appliances Product Connection Issues
  3. How to Add Appliances:

    1. 1. Open the ThinQ app and login.

      App Screenshot: ThinQ App Launch Screen
    2. 2. Tap the [Add a Device] button.

      App Screenshot: Add A Device Button Highlighted
    3. 3. Select the [Select Device] button.

      App Screenshot: Select a Device Button Highlighted
    4. 4. Select [Next].

      App Screenshot: Next Button Highlighted
    5. 5. Select your product from the device list.

      App Screenshot: Device List
    6. 6. Follow the on-screen prompt.

      App Screenshot: Prompt with Next Button Highlighted
    If prompted to enter a passcode while registering my TV to ThinQ do the following:

    Android devices (LG/SS): If you see ‘LGE_AC2_xxxx’ appearing during the [Connecting Devices] process, tap the Connect button.

    Check the product's Wi-Fi naming format.

    If the format is 'LGE_AC-XX-XX-XX', enter 'lge12345'. If it is 'LGE_AC_XXXX', enter the last four digits (corresponding to the 'XXXX' part) twice consecutively.


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    If unable to connect, power cycle the mobile device and appliance then retry. If the problems continues, reach out to our 24/7 Chat Support for further assistance.

  4. What issue are you experiencing?

    How to Add Appliances Product Connection Issues
  5. How to Add Appliances:

    1. 1. Open the ThinQ app and login.

      App Screenshot: ThinQ App Launch Screen
    2. 2. Tap the [Add a Device] button.

      App Screenshot: Add A Device Button Highlighted
    3. 3. Select the [Select Device] button.

      App Screenshot: Select a Device Button Highlighted
    4. 4. Select [Next].

      App Screenshot: Next Button Highlighted
    5. 5. Select your product from the device list.

      App Screenshot: Device List
    6. 6. Follow the on-screen prompt.

      App Screenshot: Prompt with Next Button Highlighted
    If prompted to enter a passcode while registering my TV to ThinQ do the following:

    iOS devices (iPhone): Connect to a Wi-Fi network by following the on-screen instruction from the app and return to the app screen.

    Check the product's Wi-Fi naming format.

    (Example) If the network name is 'LGE_AC-31-54-ae', then the passcode is 'lge12345' If the name is 'LGE_AC2_5fe9', then the passcode is '5fe95fe9'


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    If unable to connect, power cycle the mobile device and appliance then retry. If the problems continue, reach out to our 24/7 Chat Support for further assistance.

  6. Product Connection Issues

    If the error code (NA/NB/NI/NM/ND/NS) appears while you are registering LG ThinQ app, check the following:

    NA: The product is too far from the router (environment issue)

    ➔ Readjust and shorten the distance between the router and the product.

    Phone Screenshot: NA Error Code Displayed

    NB: An incorrect router password was provided

    ➔ Check the router password.

    Phone Screenshot: NB Error Code Displayed

    NI: Router IP not assigned (router issue)

    ➔ Reset the router (Press and hold for 3 seconds the reset button at the back of the router or turn the power off and on by pulling and replacing the power plug).

    Phone Screenshot: NI Error Code Displayed

    NM: Exceeded the maximum number of devices connected to the router (router issue)

    ➔ Reset the router (Press and hold for 3 seconds therReset button at the back of the router or turn the power off and on by pulling and replacing the power plug).

    Phone Screenshot: NM Error Code Displayed

    ND: Timeout due to identification failure (compatibility issue with latest routers)

    ➔ Establish a hotspot (tethering) connection once and then retry registering your router.

    Phone Screenshot: ND Error Code Displayed

    NS: Router not connected to the Internet (router issue)

    ➔ It is necessary to check the router's Internet connection status.

    Phone Screenshot: NS Error Code Displayed
    Note
    • If you have multiple routers/extenders, you will have to reset the main router and the connecting routers altogether.
    • ThinQ App connection supports routers of 2.4GHz only.
    • 5GHz is not supported.

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    If still unable to connect, the unit may require service. Reach out to our 24/7 Chat Support for further assistance.

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