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lg-thinq

Control LG smart appliances via ThinQ API

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LG ThinQ Skill

Control LG smart home appliances via the ThinQ Connect API.

Setup

  1. Get a Personal Access Token from https://connect-pat.lgthinq.com
  2. Store token: echo "YOUR_TOKEN" > ~/.config/lg-thinq/token
  3. Store country code: echo "MX" > ~/.config/lg-thinq/country

Quick Commands

All scripts are in the skill's scripts/ directory. Activate venv first:

cd ~/clawd && source .venv/bin/activate

List Devices

python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py devices

Get Device Status

python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py status <device_id>
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py status fridge  # alias

Control Refrigerator

# Set fridge temperature (0-6°C)
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py fridge-temp 3

# Set freezer temperature (-24 to -14°C typical)
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py freezer-temp -15

# Toggle express fridge
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py express-fridge on|off

# Toggle express freeze
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py express-freeze on|off

# Toggle eco mode
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py eco on|off

Washer/Dryer Status

python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py status washer
python3 skills/lg-thinq/scripts/thinq.py status dryer

Supported Devices

Device Status Control
Refrigerator ✅ temp, door, modes ✅ temp, express, eco
WashTower Washer ✅ state, time ⚠️ limited
WashTower Dryer ✅ state, time ⚠️ limited
Air Conditioner ✅ temp, mode ✅ temp, mode, fan

Temperature Ranges

  • Fridge: 0°C to 6°C
  • Freezer: -24°C to -14°C (varies by model)

Error Handling

  • NOT_CONNECTED_DEVICE: Device offline, check WiFi or open ThinQ app
  • INVALID_COMMAND_ERROR: Wrong command format or value out of range
  • NOT_PROVIDED_FEATURE: Feature not supported by this model

Natural Language Examples

User says → Action:

  • "check my fridge" → status fridge
  • "set fridge to 5 degrees" → fridge-temp 5
  • "turn on express freeze" → express-freeze on
  • "is the fridge door open?" → status fridge (check doorStatus)
  • "how's the washer doing?" → status washer