How To Connect LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC to LG ThinQ App (iOS & Android)

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LG air conditioners are now more power-efficient than ever before. With the dual inverter technology, it is now possible to get the optimal cooling for your home with less power consumption, thanks to LG Wi-Fi 5-star ACs with their convertible feature.

Cooling your home rooms comes at the cost of paying for high electricity bills. However, using LG's energy-efficient dual inverter ACs will help save you from high electricity bills, and you still can get the required cooling for your home.

LG 5-star Wi-Fi ACs are smart in the sense that they support the remote control feature through your smartphone. This remote control feature is made possible by the LG ThinQ app. Using this app, you can lower your reliance on your AC’s remote and can control it from any part of the world.

And here’s the exciting part—throughout this guide, you’ll learn how to easily connect your LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC, whether it’s a split or window model, to the LG ThinQ app on both Android and iOS. By the end, you’ll be ready to enjoy a smarter, hassle-free way of keeping your home cool.

What Is the LG ThinQ App and Why Should You Use It?

The LG ThinQ is a smart home hub that lets you manage your LG appliances over Wi-Fi. With this app, you can control or configure almost any home appliance that supports Wi-Fi. You can add your LG AC, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, dishwasher, air purifier, etc., and manage them from a single app.

With the LG ThinQ app, you can command your AC to start operating with your desired cooling way before you step into your room. This feature is extremely useful, as you will get your room already cooled when you are getting back to your home on a hot summer day. Just ask someone at your home to power on the AC and the Wi-Fi for you.

Now, let’s walk through how to set up the LG ThinQ APK on Android, step by step. If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, don’t worry—the process is nearly identical, so you can follow along too.

How To Connect LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC to LG ThinQ App For Android and iOS

Before we start connecting your LG 5 star Wi-Fi AC to the LG ThinQ app, we must follow some pre-requisites which will ease the setup process. So, let's start now.

1. Download and install the LG ThinQ for Android | iOS. Sign up on the app using your email and you will be asked to set a password for your LG account.
2. Enable GPS (location) on your Android and iPhone as without GPS the LG ThinQ app will not work. You can disable GPS once you finish configuring the app.
3. Make sure your LG AC is plugged in because if it isn't, the AC won't respond to the LG ThinQ app's configuration commands.
4. Also, make sure that you have a 2.5GHz Wi-Fi connection and the router is switched on. If you do not have a Wi-Fi connection, you can use your Android or iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot with 2.5GHz connection. 5GHz Wi-Fi connections are not supported by your LG 5 star Wi-Fi AC.
5. Download and install the LG ThinQ app for your Android and iPhone from Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.
6. After installing the app, open the 'App info' for LG ThinQ on your Android. You can do this by long tapping the app and selecting the 'i' icon or if you do not see this, go to Settings > Apps > LG ThinQ.

7. Here, ensure that 'Notifications' are 'Allowed' and app permissions such as 'Location' and 'Nearby devices' must be granted by you.
8. Now connect your Android or iPhone to your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network or a Wi-Fi hotspot from a different phone or portable Wi-Fi router.
9. Now open the LG ThinQ app and tap the 'Device' tab and then tap 'Add devices.'

10. From the list of LG products, select and tap 'Air Conditioners.'

11. This will further give you options for household and commercial ACs. For household ACs you can select 'Wall-Mounted AC', 'Ceiling Cassette AC' or the 'Window AC.' For commercial ACs, you can select 'Floor-Standing AC', 'Wall-Mounted', 'Celing Cassette' and 'Ducted AC.' I am using a household split AC so, I am selecting 'Wall-Mounted A/C' under 'Household' options.

12. In this step, the app will give us options to connect to the LG AC either via the QR code label on the AC or without the QR code. Here, we will be using the QR code.

13. Now check the right side of your LG AC's indoor unit. It will have a sticker on it with details such 'Voltage', 'Cooling Capacity, 'Power', 'ISEER' etc. Look for the LG ThinQ's QR code.

14. In the app, tap 'Scan the QR on the Wall-Mounted A/C.' A popup will open asking you to make sure that the air conditioner is plugged in. Because we have already did that in the third step, you can tap 'OK' to proceed.

15. The LG ThinQ app will now request for permission to open your phone's camera to scan the QR code. Tap 'Only this time' and a QR code scanner will open with a built-in option to use the phone's LED flash as torch in case you need light to scan the QR code.

16. After scanning the QR code, the app will start searching for your LG AC. Once it finds the AC, a popup will open up in your app, tap 'Connect' to proceed.

17. Now LG ThinQ app will start searching for Wi-Fi networks. If you are already connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, the LG ThinQ app will only ask you to enter the Wi-Fi password in this step.
18. Enter the password and tap 'Connect' to proceed.

19. Once you enter the password and tap 'Connect', the app will start communicating with your LG AC. After a few seconds the app will ask for the AC's location in your house such as the 'Main Room', 'Living Room', 'Library', 'Kitchen', 'Bedroom', 'Lounge', 'Meeting Room', 'Closet', 'Home Theater', 'Guest Room' etc. You can tap 'Add New' to choose your AC's location and tap 'Next.'

20. Your LG AC 5 star Wi-Fi AC has now been added to your LG ThinQ app for Android and iOS. Tap the 'Pencil' icon to edit the name of your AC and finally tap 'OK.'

21. Tap the 'Home' button and tap the 'Edit' button under 'Favorite Devices.' Your air conditioner will be visible here under the 'Hide' option. Tap it to move to under the 'Show' option and finally tap 'Save.'

22. Your LG 5 star Wi-Fi AC will now be visible on the 'Home' screen within the app.

We have successfully connected your 5 star LG Wi-Fi AC to the LG ThinQ app for Android and iOS. We will now explore the app for its useful features which will help us manage our ACs with a smartphone. But before that we will learn to connect the AC with the LG ThinQ app without a QR code. Read the tutorial below.

How To Connect LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC to LG ThinQ App Without a QR Code

The split ACs are installed at a height, so, it is not easy for you to scan the QR code without using a ladder. If this is the case with you then you can still setup the LG ThinQ app without a QR code. See, the step-by-step guide below.

1. Follow the tutorial above until 'Step 12' and make sure 'Bluetooth' is enabled on your Android phone. Though 'Bluetooth' has nothing to do here but it is still required for nearby device discovery.
2. Also make sure that your LG AC is plugged in.
3. Now tap 'Add device without QR.' Because you have already enabled the Bluetooth on your phone, the app won't prompt you to enable it.

4. In this step you will be asked to connect to your home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi if you haven't set any Wi-Fi network in your LG ThinQ app. You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks, connect to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

5. The LG ThinQ app will now ask you to set your AC in Wi-Fi connection mode. You can do this by pressing and holding the 'Wi-Fi(3s)' button unless you hear your LG AC beeping three times in a row. Once your hear the beep sound, release the button on AC's remote.

6. Now you will see the Wi-Fi icon blinking on your AC.
7. Head over to your LG ThinQ app now and tap 'Done.' A popup may open asking you to connect to your AC, tap 'Connect.'

8. You will now be asked to set the AC's location in your home. Keep it set to 'Main Room' or tap 'Add New' to select a location. Finally tap 'Next' to proceed.

9. In this last step, tap the 'Pencil' icon to edit the name of your AC and finally tap 'OK.'

10. On your LG ThinQ app tap the 'Devices' tab. You will see all your added devices here. You can see in the image below that I have setup two LG ACs on this app: one for the bedroom and the other one for the main room.

You're now all setup to start managing your LG 5 star Wi-Fi ACs with your smartphone over a Wi-Fi network. Let's now learn about the important functions of the LG ThinQ app for controlling your LG ACs without a remote.

How to Control Your LG Wi-Fi AC With the LG ThinQ App (No Remote Needed)

In this section, we're about to learn the functions of the LG ThinQ app in order to control your LG AC with your smartphone. So, let's begin. Make sure your AC is plugged in, running and connected to Wi-Fi.

Increase or Decrease the Cooling Temperature

Here's a step-by-step guide to control your LG AC's temperature with the LG ThniQ app. Just follow the steps as listed below. Make sure your smartphone and the LG AC must be connected to internet. You don't need to connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi to which your AC is connected. For your smartphone, you can also use its cellular mobile data to send remote control commands to your AC.

1. Open the LG ThinQ smart home app and tap the 'Device' tab. You will see all your LG ACs listed here. Tap the 'Power' button to turn on the AC as this will enable all the functions.

2. Once you tap the 'Power' button, your AC will start running and the app will show details such as the indoor temperature and target temperature. Tap the AC card/widget to open its functions.
3. Once you tap the AC card, you will see the controls on the screen as shown in the image below. From this software control panel you can control your AC's temperature, indoor unit's fan speed, airflow swing (if applicable), make it convertible (40%, 60%, 80% or set to AI Plus convertible). You will also see options for 'VIRAAT' mode or 'Jet Mode' and 'Himclean' (for cleaning heat exchanger) here.

4. To increase or decrease the AC temperature, see the the temperature control function just below the 'Power' button. Move the slider toward right to increase the temperature or move it left to decrease the temperature. You can also use the '+' and the '-' buttons to increase or decrease the temperature by 1 °C (celcius) with every single tap.

Increase or Decrease Indoor Unit's Fan Speed

At any instant of time, you may need to increase or decrease the indoor unit's fan speed. Here's how you can do it.

1. On the LG ThinQ app's control panel, tap the 'Fan Speed' option.

2. Here, you will see five speed options and a separate option for 'Auto' speed. Tap the desired level or use the '+' and '-' buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed respectively.

3. You can also enable the option 'Auto' if you wish to let the AC manage the fan speed automatically.

Adjust Airflow By Configuring Up/Down and Left/Right Swing Function

The airflow must be adjusted on your LG air conditioner, so that it evenly cools your rooms. The LG 5 star Wi-Fi ACs support both the up/down and left/right swing to direct the airflow in every corner of the room. To configure the swing function on your LG AC, follow the steps given below.

1. Tap the 'Airflow' flow in the main controls section within the smart home app.

2. Here, you will see two options 'UP/DOWN' and 'LEFT/RIGHT.'

3. If all the bars inside the airflow swing are grey then this means the swing is disabled.
4. To enable the up/down swing function tap the up/down arrows. Tapping the arrow button will activate only one mode of the up/down swing. There are a total of six up/down swing modes.
5. If you wish to set the up/down swing to work continuously then you have to enable all the six swing levels. To do this tap the 'Up/Down Swing' option to enable. Enabling this option will activate the auto up/down swing.
6. To disable the swing from any level just tap the 'Up/Down Swing' option to enable it and then disable it. You will see that all the swing levels turn grey which means that it has been disabled.
7. Similarly, you can configure the left/right swing as per your convenience.

Schedule Your LG AC For Auto Start and Off

You can set a schedule for your LG AC which will automatically turn it on and turn it off at your desired times. The 'Schedule' function is extremely useful and must be used while you go to bed for a sleep. Follow the steps below to configure the schedule option.

1. Tap the 'Schedule' option on the main controls screen.

2. Tap 'Turn On' option and set a time at which you wish your LG AC to turn on automatically.

3. Similarly, tap 'Turn Off' and set a time at which you wish your LG AC to turn off automatically.
4. Now, your LG AC will turn on and off at the set time interval. But please note that this would be for one time only. If you wish to set a daily schedule or a schedule that you wish to repeat on multiple days then you have to configure this setting.
5. Under 'Repeat Schedule' simply tap 'Add Schedule.'
6. Now select the 'Start Time' at which you want your LG AC to turn on automatically. Also, under the 'Repeat' option select the days you wish to repeat this schedule. If all the days are visible in blue then this means the schedule will repeat on all days. Tap the day to unselect on which you wish not to repeat the schedule.

7. Now come under 'Operation Settings' tap 'Power' and then select/tap 'Turn On.'
8. Here, you can configure settings such as 'Operating Mode', 'Target Temperature', and 'Fan Speed.' Tap 'Save' to save the schedule for automatic 'Turn On.'
9. Now we have to set a schedule for auto turn off. However, this is optional and you can choose to skip it if you wish.
10. Under the 'Repeat Schedule' tap 'Add Schedule' again. Select the 'Start Time' at which you wish your LG AC to turn off automatically. Also, select the days as per your turn on schedule.
11. Under 'Operation Settings' tap 'Power' and select 'Turn Off.' Finally, tap 'Save' to save this auto turn off schedule.

Note:The auto turn on and turn off times would be different depending on how long you want your LG to operate. For example, if you have set the start time as 11:00AM in the morning and you want the AC to operate 1 hour then turn off time would be 12:00PM. You can select any time range as per your usage and requirement.

Enable Sleep Timer For Your LG AC On LG ThinQ

You can enable sleep timer for your air conditioner, after running for that particular time period, your AC will turn off automatically. You can set the sleep timer starting from 30 minutes and up to 7 hours.

1. Tap the 'Sleep Timer' option on the main controls panel.

2. You will be asked to set a countdown timer for a time period. You can select 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours and so on. The maximum time can be set for 7 hours only.

3. Tap 'Save' to set the countdown timer. If you wish to disable this option, tap the blue slider button just next to the 'Sleep Timer.'

Make Your 5-star LG AC Convertible To Save Power In LG ThinQ

One of the most useful features of your LG 5-star Wi-Fi AC is that you can make it convertible. The convertible feature lets you use your LG AC at 40%, 60% or 80% efficiency. By using this feature, you can save power and reduce your electricity bills. To configure this feature follow the steps below.

1. Tap the 'AI Plus Convertible' option and select the LG AC efficiency from 40%, 60% or 80%.

2. If you wish you can set your LG AC's to AI Plus (LG's artificial intelligence feature) to let your Air conditioner control the cooling capacity automatically based on current conditions.

How to Use The Useful Features Function In LG ThinQ

LG ThinQ app provides some useful features such as 'Energy Monitoring', 'Energy Manager+' and 'Smart Diagnosis.' To use these features follow the steps below.

1. On the main controls screen tap the 'Useful Features' tab. Here, you will see 'Energy Monitoring', 'Energy Manager+' and 'Smart Diagnosis.'

2. The 'Energy Monitoring' option will show the 'Current Power Consumption' in real time. Tapping the option will further show you power consumption for the day, week, month or an year.

3. The 'Smart Diagnosis' feature can help you identify faults with your AC's temperature sensor, digital inverter, fan motor, voltage, compressor, refrigerant, pressure sensor and the current sensor.
4. To use this feature, tap the 'Smart Diagnosis' option and then tap 'Get Started' button to start the smart diagnosis. If smart diagnosis finds an issue with the AC's hardware, it will report it and show you the results.

5. The smart diagnosis feature is an excellent feature to detect gas leakage. In the image below you can see that the smart diagnosis feature identified gas leakage and reported it.

How to Setup Energy Manager+ On Your 5-star LG Wi-Fi AC With LG ThinQ

Setting up Energy Manager+ is very useful, as it allows you to set the monthly energy consumption of your LG AC. This helps you plan and control your electricity usage, avoid unexpected high bills, and enjoy cooling without worrying about overspending. By keeping track of your limits, you can use your AC more efficiently and save money in the long run. Follow the steps below to get started.

1. On the main controls screen tap 'Useful Features' and then tap 'Energy Manager+.'

2. Tap 'Go to Settings' to open the energy manager setup.

3. Under 'Schedule Settings' tap 'Start Date' and select your start date, similarly select your 'End Date.' Tap 'Daily Usage' and select the hours of operation per day.

4. Under 'Target Energy Usage' enter the energy consumption in kWh. The 'Target Energy Usage' depends on the 'Daily Usage' hours of operation. You will be able to add more or less units in kWh depending on your 'Daily Usage.'

5. You can also enter 'Power Rate' in the LG ThinQ app and it will show you the 'Target Billing Charge.' For example, if you enter 4 rate/kWh then this may mean one unit of electricity costs £4, $4, ₹4 etc.
6. Once you enter the power rate, the 'Target Billing Charge' will show you the estimated power consumption charge in your currency.
7. Finally, tap 'Save' to save the energy manager settings. A popup will open tap 'OK' to proceed.
8. If you wish to delete the energy manager or change its settings then tap the 'Energy Manager+' option, then tap the 'Settings' button in the top right corner. Here, you can change the settings for 'Start Date', 'End Date' and 'Daily Usage.' Tap 'Delete Settings' if you wish to delete the energy manager settings.

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Energy Manager Plus in LG AC?

Energy Manager Plus is a smart feature in LG ACs that monitors and limits power consumption. It lets you set daily or monthly energy targets, view real-time usage, and receive alerts when consumption nears limits. Use it to schedule runtime and manage settings so cooling stays comfortable while reducing electricity bills.

Q2. Which mode is best for LG AC to save electricity?

The best energy-saving option is Energy Saver or Eco mode. It cycles the compressor and uses fan operation to maintain temperature with less power. For mild weather, using fan mode or setting a slightly higher target temperature (by 1–2°C) also reduces electricity consumption noticeably.

Q3. Does the energy saver on AC really work?

Yes. Energy Saver reduces compressor runtime by switching to fan operation once the set temperature is near, cutting overall power use. Effectiveness depends on room insulation, outside temperature, and setpoint. It won’t deliver maximum cooling instantly, but it lowers energy consumption while maintaining comfortable conditions for normal use.

Q4. What is 6 in 1 mode in LG AC?

The 6-in-1 (convertible) mode lets you choose from six cooling capacities — reducing or increasing the AC’s effective tonnage. By selecting lower steps you use less power for light cooling needs; higher steps deliver full capacity when required. It provides flexible, energy-efficient cooling tailored to room conditions.

Conclusion

With the LG ThinQ app and your LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC, staying comfortable while saving energy has never been easier. From controlling your AC remotely to scheduling cooling times, adjusting airflow, monitoring energy usage, and setting monthly consumption limits with Energy Manager+, you’re in full control of your comfort and electricity bills. These smart features don’t just make life more convenient—they help you enjoy cooling without worrying about overspending.

Ready to experience smarter cooling? Download the LG ThinQ app today, connect your LG 5 Star Wi-Fi AC, and take charge of your comfort and savings—all from the palm of your hand. If you have liked the article then do take two minutes to share it.

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