LG ThinQ

LG ThinQ (pronounced as "think-cue";[1] sometimes known as LG SmartThinQ) is a brand launched by LG Electronics in 2017, featuring products that are equipped with voice control and artificial intelligence technology.[2][3] The brand was originally launched for home appliances and consumer electronics, such as refrigerators and air conditioners.[4][5] In February 2018, LG announced the LG V30S ThinQ,[6] which is the first phone to have the "ThinQ" branding.

LG ThinQ
Product typeSmart devices
OwnerLG Electronics
CountrySouth Korea
Introduced2011 (2011)
(officially launched in 2017)
MarketsWorldwide
Websitelg.com/lg-thinq

History
LG introducing their first lineup of THINQ products in 2011, with the former logo of the brand on the top

The branding was first introduced in 2011 in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as THINQ.[7] The first ThinQ product was a smart refrigerator, with features such as smart savings options, food management system, and different software in the LCD screen on the fridge.[8]

The unified branding was then officially launched as ThinQ at CES 2017 as an artificial intelligence-based brand for all their smart products.[9]

Features

LG ThinQ products use voice control to interact with users, and use sensor data and different features such as product recognition and learning engine technologies to enhance their abilities.[10][11]

Deep ThinQ (or LG ThinQ AI) was introduced as LG's own AI platform.[12] It was reported that it could engage in two way conversations with users and could educate itself according to users' behaviour patterns and habits.[13]

In 2018, LG ThinQ-branded TVs added support for Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands.[14][15]

As of August 30, 2018, LG's ThinQ products now communicate with each other for tasks such as going to an event or following a recipe. They have sensors for communicating with other ThinQ devices and appliances.

Products

Smartphones

References
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  3. "LG products powered by A.I. will be tied together under the new ThinQ brand". Digital Trends. 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
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  5. "LG announces ThinQ brand for its AI-powered tech". Android Central. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  6. Savov, Vlad. "LG's V30S ThinQ is a V30 with more RAM and AI". The Verge. Vox Media, Inc.
  7. "LG touts grid-aware smart appliances at CES 2011". CNET. 2011-01-05. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  8. "LG Officially Launches First in Range of Smart Grid-ready Smart Appliances". LG Newsroom. 2011-04-19. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  9. "LG Electronics launches ThinQ for its AI initiatives | LG Australia". www.lg.com. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  10. RO, T. "LG CES 2018 - For a smarter home: ThinQ". LG MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  11. "LG reveals new smart home ThinQ brand, and looks set for AI bonanza at CES". The Ambient. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  12. "LG will release new AI products under the 'ThinQ' brand". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  13. Corazon Victorino (2018-01-09). "LG Deep ThinQ AI Technology, Features Explained Ahead Of Rollout". International Business Times. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
  14. Stefan Etienne (May 29, 2018). "LG's 2018 ThinQ TVs now support Alexa voice commands". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  15. "LG appliances now respond to both Alexa and Google Assistant". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
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