If your LG ThinQ washer sends too many alerts or misses the ones you care about, the notification settings can usually be adjusted in the LG ThinQ app and on the washer itself.
This guide explains how to change notification settings on LG ThinQ washer models so you can keep useful alerts and cut the noise.
What LG ThinQ washer notifications can control
LG ThinQ washer notifications are designed to keep you informed about wash cycles, errors, connectivity issues, and maintenance reminders.
Depending on the washer model, app version, and phone operating system, you may be able to manage:
- Cycle completion alerts
- Door or lid status notifications
- Remote Start confirmations
- Error and diagnostic alerts
- Maintenance reminders such as filter or tub clean prompts
- Push notification sounds and banner behavior on your phone
Some settings are handled inside the LG ThinQ app, while others depend on iPhone, Android, or in-washer audio settings.
That means the exact path can vary slightly by device, but the overall process is similar.
How to change notification settings on LG ThinQ washer in the app
Most users manage alerts through the LG ThinQ app.
Before changing anything, make sure your washer is connected to Wi-Fi and the app is signed in to the same LG account linked to the appliance.
Step 1: Open the LG ThinQ app
Launch the app on your smartphone or tablet and select your LG ThinQ washer from the home screen.
If you manage multiple LG devices, make sure you tap the correct washer.
Step 2: Enter the washer settings
Look for a gear icon, three-dot menu, or device settings panel.
On many models, notification controls are grouped under device settings, alerts, or smart functions.
Step 3: Find notification or alert options
Depending on the version of the app, you may see options such as:
- Push notifications
- Cycle alerts
- Smart diagnosis alerts
- Event notifications
- Device status updates
Toggle the alerts you want to receive.
For example, you may want cycle completion alerts on, but maintenance reminders set to a lower frequency if available.
Step 4: Save and test the changes
After adjusting the settings, save your changes and run a short cycle or wait for the next notification event.
This helps confirm the app is sending the alerts you want.
How to manage LG ThinQ washer notifications on iPhone
If the LG ThinQ app settings look correct but alerts still do not appear, your iPhone notification permissions may be the issue. iOS controls whether the app can show banners, sounds, badges, and lock screen alerts.
Check iPhone notification permissions
- Open Settings
- Tap Notifications
- Find LG ThinQ
- Enable Allow Notifications
- Choose alert styles such as Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners
- Enable sounds if you want audible alerts
If you use Focus mode, Do Not Disturb, or scheduled quiet hours, those can delay or hide LG ThinQ alerts.
Add the app to the allowed apps list if you want critical washer notifications to break through.
How to manage LG ThinQ washer notifications on Android
Android devices often provide deeper control over app notifications, including channels for different alert types.
If some alerts are missing, check both the system settings and the LG ThinQ app.
Check Android app notifications
- Open Settings
- Tap Apps or Notifications
- Select LG ThinQ
- Turn on Notifications
- Review notification categories or channels
- Allow sound, pop-up, or lock screen alerts if needed
Battery optimization can also interfere with push notifications on Android.
If the app is being restricted in the background, exclude LG ThinQ from battery saver or adaptive battery controls so it can receive appliance events more reliably.
Can you turn off washer sounds as well?
Many users search for how to change notification settings on LG ThinQ washer because they want fewer alerts and less noise.
App notifications and washer beeps are related but not identical.
Some LG washers let you adjust sound levels, mute key tones, or reduce end-of-cycle beeps directly from the control panel.
If your model supports it, check for:
- Beep volume
- Signal tone settings
- End-of-cycle chime
- Control panel sound
On other models, sound control may be limited or only available for specific tones.
If the washer itself does not offer a mute option, you may still be able to silence the phone alerts while keeping critical maintenance notifications active.
Why LG ThinQ notifications may not work
If you change the settings and still do not get alerts, the cause is often related to connectivity or permissions rather than the washer itself.
Common issues include:
- The washer is offline or not connected to Wi-Fi
- The LG ThinQ app is signed into the wrong account
- Phone notifications are disabled for the app
- Battery optimization is limiting background activity
- Firmware or app updates are pending
- Temporary LG service interruptions are affecting push delivery
Start by confirming the washer appears online in the app.
Then check whether the app has permission to run in the background and whether the phone is allowed to display notifications from LG ThinQ.
Best notification settings for everyday use
The best setup depends on how you do laundry.
If you want a practical balance, consider this approach:
- Enable cycle completion alerts
- Enable error or fault notifications
- Keep on connectivity or remote start confirmations if you use smart features often
- Reduce marketing or nonessential device messages if the app provides them
- Limit sound alerts on the phone if you prefer silent banners
Households with irregular laundry schedules often benefit from stronger alerts, while smaller households may prefer only completion and error notifications.
If multiple people use the washer, make sure everyone understands which device receives the LG ThinQ alerts.
When to update the app or washer firmware
Notification issues sometimes come from outdated software.
If the app interface looks different from this guide or settings are missing, update both the LG ThinQ app and your washer firmware if an update is available.
Updates can improve appliance connectivity, fix push notification bugs, and restore missing alert options.
After updating, revisit the notification settings to confirm your preferences were preserved.
What to check if alerts still do not appear
If you already changed the notification settings on your LG ThinQ washer and the app still stays quiet, use this quick checklist:
- Confirm the washer is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi
- Make sure the LG ThinQ app is linked to the correct washer
- Verify phone-level notification permissions
- Check silent mode, Focus mode, or Do Not Disturb
- Disable battery restrictions for the app
- Restart the phone, washer, and Wi-Fi router if needed
- Sign out and sign back into the LG ThinQ account
These steps resolve many notification problems without requiring a factory reset.
If the washer still fails to send alerts, contact LG support and have the model number, app version, and error details ready.
Where notification behavior may differ by model
LG ThinQ is used across multiple appliance lines, and washer features can vary by model year, region, and platform support.
Top-load washers, front-load washers, and washer-dryer combos may not share the same notification menus.
Some models offer richer app alerts, while others focus mainly on cycle completion and error reporting.
If you cannot find a specific option, check the washer manual or the support page for your exact model number.
Model-specific documentation often reveals whether the setting is on the appliance display, inside the ThinQ app, or controlled by the phone’s operating system.
