International. LG Electronics announced that all of its Wi-Fi-connected smart devices, including air conditioning systems, are now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
LG has more than 100 SmartThinQ devices, including refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers and vacuum cleaners.
"Consumers rely on LG to meet and anticipate their needs with cutting-edge innovations that make life easier and more enjoyable," said David VanderWaal, senior vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "With LG SmartThinQ devices, we've made it easier than ever to create a smart home experience that helps consumers better manage their busy lives. Whether they prefer to use our SmartThinQ mobile app or voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, LG allows the consumer to choose what's right for them when it comes to controlling their smart home."
With the new voice connections, a consumer could ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner, check the time remaining in a cycle of washing or drying clothes, turn on the air purifier, adjust the temperature or turn off the oven.
