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LG SmartThinQ Application
This feature is only available on models with the a 
or 
b logo.
The LG SmartThinQ application allows you to 
communicate with the appliance using a 
smartphone.
Before Using LG SmartThinQ 
Application
1  Use a smartphone to check the strength of 
the wireless router (Wi-Fi network) near the 
appliance.
• If the distance between the appliance and 
the wireless router is too far, the signal 
becomes weak. It takes long time to register 
or fails to install the application.
2  Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on 
your smartphone.
3  Connect your smartphone to the wireless 
router.
NOTE
• To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that Wi-Fi 
f icon on the control panel is lit.
• The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks 
only. To check your network frequency, contact 
your Internet service provider or refer to your 
wireless router manual.
• LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any 
network connection problems or any faults, 
malfunctions, or errors caused by network 
connection.
• The surrounding wireless environment can 
make the wireless network service run slowly.
• If the appliance is having trouble connecting to 
the Wi-Fi network, it may be too far from the 
router. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater (range 
extender) to improve the Wi-Fi signal strength.
• The network connection may not work properly 
depending on the Internet service provider.
• The Wi-Fi may not connect or the connection 
may be interrupted because of the home 
network environment.
• If the appliance cannot be registered due to 
problems with the wireless signal transmission, 
unplug the appliance and wait about a minute 
before trying again.
• If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, 
disable the firewall or add an exception to it.
• The wireless network name (SSID) should be a 
combination of English letters and numbers. (Do 
not use special characters.)
• Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary 
depending on the mobile operating system (OS) 
and the manufacturer.
• If the security protocol of the router is set to 
WEP, network setup may fail. Change the 
security protocol (WPA2 is recommended), and 
register the product again.
Installing the LG SmartThinQ 
Application
Search for the LG SmartThinQ application from 
the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a 
smartphone. Follow instructions to download and 
install the application.
LG SmartThinQ Application 
Features
• Firmware Update
-  Keeps the appliance performance updated.
• Energy Monitoring†
-  This feature keeps track of the refrigerator’s 
power consumption and the number of door 
openings.
• Remote Control
-  Controls the Refrigerator Temperature, Fresh 
Air Filter and Ice Plus from the smartphone 
app.
• Push Messages
-  If the door remains open for more than ten 
minutes, you will receive a push message.