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Head-to-head · AI Voice Assistants

XiaoAI vs LG ThinQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score XiaoAI #4 in AI Voice Assistants 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Xiaomi
LG ThinQ #6 in AI Voice Assistants 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit LG ThinQ

XiaoAI leads on 0 checks, LG ThinQ on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreXiaoAI · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresXiaoAI · 4 of 5

XiaoAI scores higher on our rubric for ai voice assistants: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

XiaoAI is the better fit for xiaomi users seeking voice and smart-home control. LG ThinQ is the better fit for LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control.

  • XiaoAI fits best

    Xiaomi users seeking voice and smart-home control

  • LG ThinQ fits best

    LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control

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Side by side

Feature XiaoAI 8.2/10 Visit ↗ LG ThinQ 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.9
Ranking #4 in AI Voice Assistants #6 in AI Voice Assistants
Best for Xiaomi users seeking voice and smart-home control LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Solo Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features XiaoAI 4/5 · LG ThinQ 2/5
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Desktop apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Smart-home control ✓ ✓
Custom actions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Web search ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Conversation memory Persistent Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports online and offline speech recognition and conversational interaction
  • Controls Xiaomi IoT devices and includes built-in and third-party voice skills
  • Hyper XiaoAI adds long-term conversation memory and real-time web search
  • Monitor and control compatible LG appliances remotely
  • Get appliance status notifications and adjust supported settings
  • Manage connected devices and use compatible voice assistants
Cons
  • Listed for Android, limiting its fit outside that platform
  • Smart-home control centers on Xiaomi IoT devices
  • Features vary by device, region and HyperOS or MIUI version
  • Focused on appliance management, not a standalone voice assistant
  • Remote control depends on compatible LG appliance models
  • Voice services and availability vary by model and region
Our verdict

XiaoAI is Xiaomi’s voice-assistant service for people using Xiaomi phones and connected products. It supports speech recognition, natural-language processing, and conversational interaction, with functions including music, weather, news…

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LG ThinQ is LG Electronics’ connected-home app for monitoring and controlling compatible LG appliances. It is intended for LG appliance owners who want to check device status, adjust supported settings remotely, and receive notifications…

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  1. XiaoAIAI Voice Assistants 8.2Free plan
  2. LG ThinQAI Voice Assistants 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • XiaoAI — where it wins

    • Supports online and offline speech recognition and conversational interaction
    • Controls Xiaomi IoT devices and includes built-in and third-party voice skills
    • Hyper XiaoAI adds long-term conversation memory and real-time web search

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed for Android, limiting its fit outside that platform
    • Smart-home control centers on Xiaomi IoT devices
    • Features vary by device, region and HyperOS or MIUI version
  • LG ThinQ — where it wins

    • Monitor and control compatible LG appliances remotely
    • Get appliance status notifications and adjust supported settings
    • Manage connected devices and use compatible voice assistants

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on appliance management, not a standalone voice assistant
    • Remote control depends on compatible LG appliance models
    • Voice services and availability vary by model and region
  • XiaoAI8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free voice assistant with Xiaomi smart-home control and device-dependent advanced features.

    Visit XiaomiFull verdict →
  • LG ThinQ7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free appliance-management app with voice control through compatible assistant services.

    Visit LG ThinQFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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