International. LG announced that almost all of its HVAC units with VRF Variable Coolant Flow systems now feature Wi-Fi and support the brand's SmartThinQ technology.
With literally hundreds of smart devices and other devices already on the market, LG offers consumers more ways to control their home and enjoy the benefits of a connected lifestyle. At AIA Expo, the industry's premier event for architects and design professionals, LG highlighted the multiple smart solutions for today's modern buildings, supporting new products, technologies and smart ideas across the industry.
"LG's leadership in smart HVAC connectivity in our open platform strategy and a wide range of smart device-enabled consumer products makes it easier for homeowners to enjoy the convenience of today's connected home," said Kevin McNamara, senior vice president, LG Air Conditioning Technologies.
"Further expanding Wi-Fi capability to include our indoor VRF units, including ducted and ductless models, further enhances LG's smart home ecosystem for single-phase VRF projects and multifamily residential applications. This increased connectivity provides architects and engineers with even more advanced technologies for their modern construction projects," he said.
The introduction of connected HVAC products is part of LG's "Open Partnership, Open Platform, Open Connectivity" strategy, and "represents another important step in creating a smart home ecosystem with connected products for every room," according to McNamara. Wi-Fi is already built into virtually all of LG's 2018 devices, and the expansion of Wi-Fi and app capabilities to LG VRF indoor units makes it easier for consumers to connect and interact with these devices, he explained.
Setup is simple and convenient with the free LG SmartThinQ app, available for Android and iOS. With just one app, users can control the entire line of LG smart devices in their home. Whether you turn on the air conditioner, preheat the oven on the way home from work, or check the remaining wash time while you're at the gym.
