LG Electronics today unveiled a new series of smart appliances at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new appliances are centered on LG's proprietary Smart ThinQ technology and are equipped with innovative device-to-device connectivity features and the LG Home Energy Management System for efficient home management.
"LG's direction in smart appliance development has been in pursuing technological advancements that will make consumers' lives more convenient and ultimately upgrade their quality of life," said Moon-bum Shin, CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company, in a press release. "Device-to-device connectivity with smartphones and among LG appliances is a new and exciting way for us to realize this goal, helping consumers handle housework in a smarter manner by saving time, money and energy."
LG uses four core technologies — the Linear Compressor, the Inverter Direct Drive, the Infrared Grill and the Kompressor. At the same time, Smart ThinQ technologies — Smart Manager, Smart Diagnosis, Smart Access, Smart Adapt and Smart Grid — add convenience to consumers. Technology enthusiasts will notice that LG's Smart ThinQ technologies have evolved considerably since their introduction at CES 2011. For example, LG's smart refrigerators and smart washing machines are now connected to smart TVs and smartphones, which enables convenient monitoring of the operational status of the two appliances.
A feature in this year's LG smart appliances is enhanced device-to-device connectivity, which enables LG's smart refrigerators and smart washing machines to be monitored from a Smart TV or smartphone. For instance, individuals can monitor the status of their laundry cycles from their TV screen without being physically present in the laundry room.
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