88%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
ThinQ is LG’s app and cloud for its connected washers, dryers, fridges, ovens, air conditioners and TVs. LG also bought the smart home hub maker Homey in 2024.
CompanyLG Electronics
Sister brandHomey, majority-owned by LG since 2024
Needs the cloud?Yes for app control. The appliances themselves work normally without it
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportWe have not found a ThinQ device that was switched off. LG does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 88%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record0No history of shutting down ThinQ appliances.
- Works without the cloud−2App control and alerts need LG’s cloud, though the appliances work on their own.
- Our estimate88%
The good news: LG is one of the biggest appliance makers in the world and keeps investing in smart home, including buying Homey. An LG washer or fridge works as a normal appliance even without the app.
The bad news: Remote control, alerts and smart features depend on the ThinQ app and LG’s cloud.
If you own LG ThinQ
- Treat the app as a bonus: the appliance works on its own.
- Keep the ThinQ app updated, since appliance features change through it.