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(Including OS Request Permissions such as \"\"Siri & Search\"\", \"\"Notification\"\", \"\"Background App Refresh\"\", and \"\"Cellular Data\"\")\n\n[Optional Access Permissions]\n• Location\n- To find and connect to nearby Wi-Fi when registering the product.\n- To set and save the home location in Manage Home\n- To search for and use information about current locations, such as weather.\n- To check your current location in the \"\"Smart Routines\"\" function.\n\n• Camera\n- To take a profile picture\n- To share a home or account scanned from a QR code.\n- To take and attach photos in \"\"1:1 Inquiry.\"\"\n- To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product..(미국 Only)\n- To use the AI oven Cooking Record feature.\n- To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information \n\n• Photo, Media, File\n- To use the smartphone's storage when downloading the information of the product to be connected\n- To take and attach photos in \"\"1:1 Inquiry.\"\"\n- To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product.\n- To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV.\n- To use in “Chat with LG” to save photos/videos of product symptoms or proof of purchase\n- To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information\n\n• Media and Apple Music\n- To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV.\n\n• Microphone\n- To check product status via Smart Diagnosis\n- To use in “Chat with LG” when inputting through the microphone in the input window and using STT.\n\n• Local Network\n- To obtain the device connecting Wi-Fi info when adding devices\n\n• Bluetooth\n- To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when adding a product to the app.\n\n• HomeKit\n- To add IoT-based products\n\n• Notifications\n- Notifications are essential for receiving updates on product status, important notices, benefits, and information.","facts":{"developer_id":382800716,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2016-07-18T00:31:53Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"5.2.13520","release_notes":"We’ve improved the app experience to make using ThinQ easier and more stable.","rating_current_version":4.60361,"rating_count_current_version":239306,"star_counts":null,"genres":["Lifestyle"],"languages":["SQ","AM","AR","BS","BG","MY","CA","HR","CS","DA","NL","EN","ET","FI","FR","DE","EL","HE","HI","HU","ID","IT","JA","KK","KO","LV","LT","MK","MS","NB","FA","PL","PT","RO","RU","SR","ZH","SK","SL","ES","SV","TH","ZH","TR","UK","UZ","VI"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-21T02:20:13.911Z","catalog_read_at":null,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-17T23:36:11.613Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-13T09:51:07.620Z","placed_at":"2026-10-09T03:59:53.925Z","scored_at":"2026-10-21T03:33:12.684Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Controls and monitors LG IoT home appliances, with routines, energy tracking, diagnostics and service booking.","what_is":"LG ThinQ is a Lifestyle app for connecting and controlling IoT home appliances. The listing describes remote control, automation routines, energy consumption monitoring, Smart Diagnosis, service visit booking and an AI-powered 'Chat with LG' feature. Services and features may vary by product model and country or region.","good_for":["Controlling LG home appliances from outside the home","Setting routines that turn products on or off on a schedule","Tracking energy use and setting energy saving goals"],"pricing":"LG ThinQ is free to download on the App Store.","faq":[{"q":"Is the app free to download?","a":"The price is free. It does not mention in-app purchases."},{"q":"Do I need to allow all access permissions?","a":"No. The listed permissions such as Location, Camera and Photo, Media, File are optional. The app still works without them, except for the related services."},{"q":"Do all features work with every LG appliance?","a":"Not necessarily. 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