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LG Smart ThinQ – LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Smart ThinQ – LG Electronics, Inc.
Connect your IoT home appliances to the LG ThinQ app.
Enjoy effortless product control, smart care, and convenient automation in one simple solution.
■ Discover the convenience of smart home appliances through the Home tab.
– Control your IoT home appliances from anywhere with our app.
– Get personalized recommendations for managing appliances based on usage history.
– Find out ways to better make use of the app’s features from “”Explore””
■ Upgrade your products and your living spaces from ThinQ Play.
– Download a variety of apps available for use from LG ThinQ On(AI Home Hub)
– Use your products more efficiently and with greater ease by introducing new features to products you are currently using.
– Upgrade your products based on your lifestyle and personal preferences.
■ Create smart routines to match your needs.
– Automatically turn on the lights and air purifier when it’s time to wake up.
– When you’re on vacation, automatically turn off products to save energy.
■ Monitor your energy consumption data quickly.
– Use Energy Monitoring to compare your power usage with your neighbors’.
– Set energy saving goals and get usage status notifications to help save energy more efficiently.
– Receive care services for your products all in one place.
■ Handle everything from troubleshooting to service requests directly from the app.
– Use the Smart Diagnosis function to check your product’s status.
– Book a service visit from a professional engineer for an accurate diagnosis and inspection.
■ Ask our AI-powered ‘Chat with LG’ about ThinQ home appliances.
– Our ‘Chat with LG’ provides answers tailored to your product’s situation and condition.
※ Services and features may vary depending on your product model and your country or region of residence.
The following access permissions are necessary for the ThinQ app.
All the access permissions requested are optional access permission, so even if you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. (Including OS Request Permissions such as “”Siri & Search””, “”Notification””, “”Background App Refresh””, and “”Cellular Data””)
[Optional Access Permissions]
• Location
– To find and connect to nearby Wi-Fi when registering the product.
– To set and save the home location in Manage Home
– To search for and use information about current locations, such as weather.
– To check your current location in the “”Smart Routines”” function.
• Camera
– To take a profile picture
– To share a home or account scanned from a QR code.
– To take and attach photos in “”1:1 Inquiry.””
– To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product..(미국 Only)
– To use the AI oven Cooking Record feature.
– To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information
• Photo, Media, File
– To use the smartphone’s storage when downloading the information of the product to be connected
– To take and attach photos in “”1:1 Inquiry.””
– To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product.
– To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV.
– To use in “Chat with LG” to save photos/videos of product symptoms or proof of purchase
– To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information
• Media and Apple Music
– To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV.
• Microphone
– To check product status via Smart Diagnosis
– To use in “Chat with LG” when inputting through the microphone in the input window and using STT.
• Local Network
– To obtain the device connecting Wi-Fi info when adding devices
• Bluetooth
– To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when adding a product to the app.
• HomeKit
– To add IoT-based products
• Notifications
– Notifications are essential for receiving updates on product status, important notices, benefits, and information.
LG Smart ThinQ – LG Electronics, Inc.
Package ID
993504342
Version
5.1.15310
Developer
LG Electronics, Inc.
Category
Lifestyle
Store Rank
52
App Store Link
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Privacy PolicyObservations Summary:
Permissions Observations
DETECTEDPermissions defined by Apple and Google as dangerous have been observed.
Observed During Analysis
- The app is requesting access to the user’s media library.
- The app needs access to Bluetooth.
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- The app is requesting access to their calendar data.
- The app is requesting access to the device’s camera.
- The app is requesting access to the user’s HomeKit configuration data.
- The app is requesting access to the user’s location information at all times.
- The app is requesting access to the user’s location information while the app is running in the foreground.
- The app is requesting access to the device’s microphone.
- The app is requesting add-only access to the user’s photo library.
- The app is requesting access to the user’s photo library.
- App is requesting permission to use data for tracking the user or the device.
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Why Permissions Matter
If not managed properly, dangerous permissions can permit malicious access to sensitive data, and device features.
Privacy Declarations Observations
DISCREPANCY DETECTEDA discrepancy in the declarations was observed, indicating there are conflicts or omissions in the app or component declarations.
Observed During Analysis
- Missing iOS Privacy Manifest
- Missing Accessed API Types Declaration
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- Missing Privacy Tracking Declaration
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Why Privacy Declarations Matter
Declarations matter because they provide transparency on how apps collect and use sensitive data. iOS requires Privacy Manifest declarations, while Android requires Data Safety disclosures and manifest permissions.
Sensitive Data Collection and Sharing Observations
SENSITIVE INFO FOUNDThis app collects, stores, or shares information that is often designated as sensitive and private.
Observed During Analysis
- Advertiser Identifier (ADID)
- Identifier for Vendor (IDFV)
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Why Data Collection and Sharing Matters
If not managed properly private data can expose enterprises, customers, employees and partners to breach and compliance violations.
AI Observations
DETECTEDThis app uses artificial intelligence and may introduce risks including loss of IP, privacy concerns, or other unintended consequences.
Observed During Analysis
- OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library)
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Why AI Matters
AI features can process sensitive data in unexpected ways, potentially exposing proprietary information or creating liability.
Network Connections Observations
DETECTEDNetwork analysis has detected communication with external servers and data transfer patterns.
Observed During Analysis
Connected Hostname:
- akamai.com
- amazon.com
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- facebook.com
- google.com
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Server Locations:
- Ashburn, Virginia, US
- Dublin, Dublin, IE
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- Dulles, Virginia, US
- Mountain View, California, US
- Portland, Oregon, US
- Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi, KR
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Why Network Connections Matter
Uncontrolled communication with external servers by an employee-used app could expose sensitive business data to unauthorized third parties. This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.
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