LG has unveiled the ThinQ ON smart home hub, which can control LG-branded appliances and other smart home devices with its built-in speaker and AI voice assistant. The hub can understand conversation context and user preferences, notifying users when tasks are completed. Certified for Matter, it can connect via Wi-Fi or Thread to various devices, with enhanced compatibility from LG’s acquisition of Athom’s Homey Pro smart hub. LG is showcasing the ThinQ ON at IFA 2024 in Berlin, with pricing and availability details yet to be announced. The hub offers a wide range of control capabilities through over 1,000 applications from the Homey App Store, enabling control of devices from different brands globally.
