LG ThinQ Devices integration for HomeAssistant

A Homeassistant custom component to monitor and control LG Air Conditioner, Washer, Dryer, DishWasher, Refrigerator, Styler and Range using ThinQ API based on WideQ project.

Important Version note:

1. From version 0.3.x component name changed from smartthinq_washer to smartthinq_sensors If you are upgrading to version 0.3.x from previous version, you must remove component configuration and uninstall component from Home Assistant before upgrade.
   

Important: The component will not work if you have logged into the ThinQ application and registered your devices using a social network account (Google, Facebook or Amazon). In order to use the component you need to create a new independent LG account and make sure you log into the ThinQ app and associate your devices with it. If during configuration you receive the message "No SmartThinQ devices found", probably your devices are still associated with the social network account. To solve the problem perform the following step:

• remove your devices from the ThinQ app
• logout from the app and login again with the independent LG account
• reconnect the devices in the app

Important 2: If you receive an "Invalid Credential" error during component configuration/startup, check in the LG mobile app if is requested to accept new Term Of Service.

Note: some device status may not be correctly detected, this depends on the model. I'm working to map all possible status developing the component in a way to allow to configure model option in the simplest possible way and provide update using Pull Requests. I will provide a guide on how update this information.

Installation

You can install this component in two ways: via HACS or manually.

Option A: Installing via HACS

If you have HACS, just go in the Integration Tab and search the "SmartThinQ LGE Sensors" component to install it.

Option B: Manually installation (custom_component)

Prerequisite: SSH into your server. Home Assistant Add-on: SSH server

1. Clone the git master branch.
   git clone https://github.com/ollo69/ha-smartthinq-sensors.git

2. If missing, create a custom_components directory where your configuration.yaml file resides. This is usually in the config directory of homeassistant.
   mkdir ~/.homeassistant/config/custom_components

3. Copy the smartthinq_sensors directory within the custom_components directory of your homeassistant installation from step 2.
   cp -R ha-smartthinq-sensors/custom_components/smartthinq_sensors/ ~/.homeassistant/config/custom_components

4. (Optional) Delete the git repo.
   rm -R ha-smartthinq-sensors/

   After a correct installation, your configuration directory should look like the following.

       └── ...
       └── configuration.yaml
       └── secrects.yaml
       └── custom_components
           └── smartthinq_sensors
               └── __init__.py
               └── config_flow.py
               └── const.py
               └── ...
   

5. Reboot HomeAssistant

Component configuration

Once the component has been installed, you need to configure it in order to make it work. There are two ways of doing so:

• Using the web interface (Lovelace) [recommended]
• Manually editing the configuration.yaml file

Option A: Configuration using the web UI [recommended]

Simply add a new "integration" and look for "SmartThinQ LGE Sensors" among the proposed ones and follow setup worflow.

Important: use your country and language code: SmartThinQ accounts are associated with a specific locale, so be sure to use the country and language you originally created your account with. Reference for valid code:

• Country code: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code
  
• Language code: ISO 639-1 code
  

Option B: Configuration via editing configuration.yaml [deprecated - not possible from v0.5.4]

Follow these steps only if the previous configuration method did not work for you.
Note: with this configuration the integration will use APIv1 that cannot connect to new LG devices. This configuration option is deprecated and is not possible starting from version 0.5.4

1. Enable the component by editing the configuration.yaml file (within the config directory as well). Edit it by adding the following lines:

   smartthinq_sensors:
     token: my_smartthinq_token
     region: my_smartthinq_region #(ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, e.g. US)
     language: my_smartthinq_language #(ISO-639-1, e.g. en)
   

2. Reboot HomeAssistant

Docs

In this example, "My [insert thing]" will just be the placeholder

Entities

Entity ID	Entity Name	Description
sensor.my_washer	My Washer	Washer, turns On when on, turns Off when off
binary_sensor.my_washer_wash_completed	My Washer Wash Completed	Turns On when washer completed wash. You can use it in automations by triggering them when it goes from Off to On.
binary_sensor.my_washer_error_state	My Washer Error State	Off/OK means that it's fine. On/Error means there's an error.
sensor.my_dryer	My Dryer	Dryer, turns On when on, turns Off when off
binary_sensor.my_dryer_dry_completed	My Dryer Dry Completed	Turns On when dryer completed wash. You can use it in automations by triggering them when it goes from Off to On.
binary_sensor.my_dryer_error_state	My Dryer Error State	Off/OK means that it's fine. On/Error means there's an error.

Attributes sensor.my_washer

Note: When something doesn't apply and/or is off, it may have a - as its value. Also, these are for @KTibow's washer, values may differ for yours. Feel free to open an issue/PR.

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Attribute ID	Description
model	Model ID of washer
mac_address	Mac address of washer
run_completed	Turns On when washer completed wash, just like binary_sensor.my_washer_wash_completed.
error_state	Off/OK means that it's fine. On/Error means there's an error, just like binary_sensor.my_washer_error_state.
error_message	When there is an error, this is what it is. (Format unknown)
run_state	Current state of washer in words
pre_state	Previous state of washer in words
current_course	Current washing cycle in words
spin_speed	Current cycle's spin mode in words
water_temp	Current cycle's water temperature in words
dry_level	Unknown attribute, might be used in combined washers and dryers for the current cycle's dry level
tubclean_count	How many cycles have been ran without running the Tub Clean cycle
remain_time	How much more time is remaining, H:MM
initial_time	The orginal amount of time, H:MM
reserve_time	When in Delay Start mode, the delay amount, H:MM
door_lock	Whether washer door is locked, on/off
child_lock	Whether child lock is on, on/off
remote_start	Whether remote start is enabled, on/off
steam	Whether steam is enabled on supported washers, on/off
pre_wash	Whether using prewash cycle, on/off
turbo_wash	Whether Turbowash is enabled, on/off

Attributes sensor.my_dryer

Note: When something doesn't apply and/or is off, it may have a - as its value. Also, these are for @KTibow's dryer, values may differ for yours. Feel free to open an issue/PR.

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Attribute ID	Description
model	Model ID of dryer
mac_address	Mac address of dryer
run_completed	Turns On when dryer completed dry, just like binary_sensor.my_dryer_dry_completed.
error_state	Off/OK means that it's fine. On/Error means there's an error, just like binary_sensor.my_dryer_error_state.
error_message	When there is an error, this is what it is. (Format unknown)
run_state	Current state of dryer in words
pre_state	Previous state of dryer in words
current_course	Current drying cycle in words
temp_control	Current option for dryer temperature in words
dry_level	Current level for how much to dry
remain_time	How much more time is remaining, H:MM
initial_time	The orginal amount of time, H:MM
reserve_time	Unknown attribute, it could be this behaves the same as the washer's reserve_time, H:MM
child_lock	Child lock, on/off

Examples (washer/dryer)

• Get a notification when the clothes are done drying (or when the clothes are done washing, automation)

- id: 'dry_clothes_notification'
  alias: Dry clothes notification
  description: Alert when dryer finishes
  trigger:
  - entity_id: binary_sensor.my_dryer_dry_completed
    platform: state
    from: 'off'
    to: 'on'
  condition: []
  action:
  - data:
      title: 'The clothes are dry!'
      message: 'Get them while they're hot!'
    service: notify.notify

Substitute "dry" and "dryer" for "wet" and "washer" if you want to use with a washer.

• Custom card for dryer and washer ()

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Put this file in /config/www/laundry.js, and add a custom resource in HA UI > Sidebar > Config > Dashboards > Resources > Plus > Add /local/laundry.js.

// card-tools for more-info. MIT license (This isn't a substantial portion)
function lovelace_view() {
  var root = document.querySelector("hc-main");
  if(root) {
    root = root && root.shadowRoot;
    root = root && root.querySelector("hc-lovelace");
    root = root && root.shadowRoot;
    root = root && root.querySelector("hui-view") || root.querySelector("hui-panel-view");
    return root;
  }
  root = document.querySelector("home-assistant");
  root = root && root.shadowRoot;
  root = root && root.querySelector("home-assistant-main");
  root = root && root.shadowRoot;
  root = root && root.querySelector("app-drawer-layout partial-panel-resolver");
  root = root && root.shadowRoot || root;
  root = root && root.querySelector("ha-panel-lovelace");
  root = root && root.shadowRoot;
  root = root && root.querySelector("hui-root");
  root = root && root.shadowRoot;
  root = root && root.querySelector("ha-app-layout #view");
  root = root && root.firstElementChild;
  return root;
}
function fireEvent(ev, detail, entity=null) {
  ev = new Event(ev, {
    bubbles: true,
    cancelable: false,
    composed: true,
  });
  ev.detail = detail || {};
  if(entity) {
    entity.dispatchEvent(ev);
  } else {
    var root = lovelace_view();
    if (root) root.dispatchEvent(ev);
  }
}
function moreInfo(entity, large=false) {
  const root = document.querySelector("hc-main") || document.querySelector("home-assistant");
  fireEvent("hass-more-info", {entityId: entity}, root);
  const el = root._moreInfoEl;
  el.large = large;
  return el;
}
class LgLaundryCard extends HTMLElement {
  set hass(hass) {
    const entityId = this.config.entity;
    const state = hass.states[entityId];
    if (!state) {
        throw new Error('Entity not found. Maybe check to make sure it exists.');
    }
    const stateStr = state ? state.state : 'unavailable';
    const friendlyName = state.attributes.friendly_name;
    const friendlyNameStr = friendlyName ? " " + friendlyName : "";
    const courseName = state.attributes.current_course;
    const courseNameStr = courseName ? " " + courseName : "an unknown cycle";
    const stageName = state.attributes.run_state;
    const stageNameStr = stageName ? " " + stageName : "unknown";
    const iconName = state.attributes.icon;
    const iconNameStr = iconName ? iconName : "";
    const remainTime = state.attributes.remain_time;
    const remainTimeStr = remainTime ? remainTime : "unknown";
    const totalTime = state.attributes.initial_time;
    const totalTimeStr = totalTime ? totalTime : "unknown";
    var worked;
    var percentDone;
    try {
        const minRemain = (parseInt(remainTimeStr.split(":")[0]) * 60) + parseInt(remainTimeStr.split(":")[1]);
        const minTotal = (parseInt(totalTimeStr.split(":")[0]) * 60) + parseInt(totalTimeStr.split(":")[1]);
        percentDone = String(Math.round((minTotal - minRemain) / minTotal * 100)) + "%";
        worked = !isNaN(Math.round((minTotal - minRemain) / minTotal * 100));
    } catch(err) {
        console.log(err);
        worked = false;
    }
    if (!this.content) {
      this.contenta = document.createElement('a');
      this.contenta.href = "#";
      this.contenta.style.textDecoration = "unset";
      this.contenta.style.color = "unset";
      function laundryinfo() {
          window.history.pushState({}, "", window.location.href.split("#")[0]);
          moreInfo(this.entityId);
      }
      this.contenta.onclick = laundryinfo.bind({entityId: entityId});
      this.content = document.createElement('div');
      this.content.style.padding = '0 16px 16px';
      this.content.style.display = 'flex';
      const card = document.createElement('ha-card');
      card.header = friendlyNameStr;
      this.contenta.appendChild(card);
      card.appendChild(this.content);
      this.appendChild(this.contenta);
    }
    var conthtml = '';
    conthtml = `
      <ha-icon icon="${iconNameStr}" style="transform: scale(3,3); color: ${stateStr == 'on' ? "var(--sidebar-selected-icon-color)" : "var(--secondary-text-color)"}; display: block; padding: 8px 9px 12px 5px; margin: 15px;"></ha-icon>
      <div>${friendlyNameStr} is currently ${stateStr}.
    `;
    if (stateStr == 'on') {
        conthtml += `
          <br/>The ${courseNameStr} progress is ${stageNameStr}.
          <br/>There's ${remainTimeStr} remaining out of ${totalTimeStr} total.
        `;
        if (worked) {
          conthtml += `
            <br/>
            <div style="width: 100%; height: 30px; background-color: #8f89; display: inline-block;">
              <div style="max-width: 0; min-width: 0; max-width: ${percentDone} !important; min-width: ${percentDone} !important; height: 30px; background-color: #09d9; display: inline-block;">
                <b style="line-height: 30px; margin: 0 10px; display: block;">${percentDone}</b>
              </div>
            </div>
            </div>
          `;
          conthtml = conthtml.replace("8px 9px 12px 5px", "16px 9px 12px 5px");
        } else {
            conthtml += "</div>";
        }
    } else {
        conthtml += "</div>";
    }
    this.content.innerHTML = conthtml;
  }
  setConfig(config) {
    if (!config.entity) {
      throw new Error('You need to define a laundry entity');
    }
    this.config = config;
  }
  getCardSize() {
    return 3;
  }
  static getStubConfig() {
    return { entity: "sensor.my_washing_machine" };
  }
}

customElements.define('lg-laundry-card', LgLaundryCard);
window.customCards.push({type: "lg-laundry-card", name: "LG laundry card", description: "Card for LG laundry machines."});

Lovelace:

type: 'custom:lg-laundry-card'
entity: 'sensor.the_dryer_dryer' # Washers work too!

• Alternative: Washer picture status card (LG전자 / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) for image. Find the images here)

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configuration.yaml:

sensor:
  - platform: template
    sensors:
      washer_cycle_state:
        value_template: '{{state_attr(''sensor.my_washer'', ''remain_time'')}}'
        friendly_name: Washer Cycle State
        icon_template: 'mdi:washing-machine'

lovelace:

cards:
  - type: conditional
    conditions:
      - entity: sensor.my_washer
        state: "on"
    card:
      aspect_ratio: '1'
      entity: sensor.washer_cycle_state
      image: /local/washerrunning.gif
      type: picture-entity
  - type: conditional
    conditions:
      - entity: sensor.my_washer
        not_state: "on"
    card:
      aspect_ratio: '1'
      entity: sensor.my_washer
      image: /local/washer.jpg
      type: picture-entity
type: vertical-stack

Be nice!

If you like the component, why don't you support me by buying me a coffee? It would certainly motivate me to further improve this work.

Credits

This component is developed by Ollo69 based on WideQ API.
Original WideQ API was developed by Adrian Sampson under license MIT.