LG Electronics is expanding its AI Home platform with a text-based AI agent called ThinQ Claw, alongside new energy management functions and a European rollout of its ThinQ Pro platform for multi-family residential and commercial environments. The company plans to demonstrate the technologies at IFA 2026, where its AI Home showcase will cover connected living, kitchen, energy management and shared-building applications.
ThinQ Claw is designed to let users interact with connected appliances and services through a chat interface. According to LG, the system can interpret user requests alongside information such as schedules, household routines, appliance usage and environmental conditions, then recommend or initiate actions across compatible devices and services.
LG said ThinQ Claw is based on the concept of OpenClaw and has been adapted for its AI Home environment. The system is intended to coordinate multiple steps without requiring users to create detailed automation rules.
Potential applications include preparing cooking appliances when users are expecting guests, monitoring indoor air quality and temperature before a user returns home, and adjusting connected devices based on household schedules. LG will also demonstrate the system using grocery purchase information to suggest dishes and recipes based on available ingredients.
The agent can work with calendars and other connected services and is designed to retain information about user preferences over time. LG said the aim is to allow the system to use contextual information when determining which connected devices or services should be involved in a particular request.
The broader AI Home platform uses data including schedules, routines, home conditions and appliance usage to coordinate connected products. LG will demonstrate these functions across simulated living, kitchen and rest areas at IFA.
The company is also extending its smart home offering through Homey, the platform developed by Athom, which LG acquired in 2024. Homey supports devices from multiple manufacturers and service providers and serves as part of LG’s approach to interoperability between connected home products.
LG will use Homey in a Home Energy Management System demonstration connecting smart meters, solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicle chargers and household appliances. The system is designed to manage electricity generation, storage and consumption in response to household demand and, where available, dynamic electricity tariffs.
LG said the platform can adjust when electricity is stored or consumed with the aim of reducing household energy costs. Actual savings will depend on factors including usage patterns, local tariffs and other market conditions.
IFA 2026 will also serve as the European debut of LG ThinQ Pro, a platform intended for multi-family housing and commercial buildings. ThinQ Pro provides tools for managing connected devices and facilities across shared or professional environments. Security across the connected ecosystem is handled through LG Shield, the company’s framework for protecting connected appliances, services and customer data.
