LG ThinQ
@mp-consulting/homebridge-lg-thinq · v1.1.5
Adds LG ThinQ appliances, air conditioners and TVs to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- LG
Devices it names
- LG ThinQ appliances
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Docs cover LG washers, dryers, air conditioners and refrigerators; login via LG account recently broke in some regions and is being fixed.
- Works3
The plugin’s own supported-device list
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG air conditioner | Works | Modes, swing on/off only, air quality sensor, buttonsSaved copy… `washer_trigger` | `false` | Enable program finished trigger. Works as an Occupancy sensor. | | `washer_door_lock` | `false` | Enable door lock status monitoring. | Air Conditioner | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | `ac_mode` | Set supported modes: `cooling`, `heating`, or `both` | | `ac_swing_mode` | Set swing direction: `vertical`, `horizontal`, or `both` | | `ac_air_quality` | Enable air quality sensor (if supported by device) | | `ac_temperature_sensor` | Expose temperature as a separate sensor for automations | | `ac_buttons` | Custom button array for preset mode … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Docs: device-configuration.md |
| LG refrigerator | Works | Ice Plus, Express Fridge, eco-friendly switchesSaved copy… button array for preset mode configurations | Note: The swing mode feature will turn on/off swing mode only. It cannot control a specified swing direction. Refrigerator Optional features that can be controlled via switches: | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | `ref_express_freezer` | Ice Plus functionality | | `ref_express_fridge` | Express Fridge mode | | `ref_eco_friendly` | Energy-saving operation | Example Configuration [code] All configurations require a device ID. Display names are optional. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Docs: device-configuration.md |
| LG washer / WashTower / dryer | Works | Program-finished trigger and door lock monitoring optionsSaved copyDevice Configuration This document covers configuration options for specific device types in the homebridge-lg-thinq plugin. Washer / WashTower / Dryer Configuration includes a required device ID and optional settings: | Option | Default | Description | |--------|---------|-------------| | `washer_trigger` | `false` | Enable program finished trigger. Works as an Occupancy sensor. | | `washer_door_lock` | `false` | Enable door lock status monitoring. | Air Conditioner | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | `ac_mode` | Set supported modes: `cooling`, `heating`, or `both` | | … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Docs: device-configuration.md |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Cloud
LG ThinQ v2 cloud API (reverse engineered)
You’ll need
- LG ThinQ account
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | No |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.8.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^22.10.0 || ^24.0.0 || ^26.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | LGThinQ |
| License | (Apache-2.0 AND MIT) |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 85 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 1,774 |
| GitHub stars | 3 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 9 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-22 |
| Latest version | 1.1.5 (2026-10-22) |
| First published | 2025-12-26 |
| Releases | 47 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- Unofficial API
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- ServiceLabel
- Switch
- Television
- Thermostat
- Valve





