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LG Electronics Launches 'Hydrotower Max' That Manages Humidity and Air Quality With AI

By Haley Yun | Oct 18, 2026, 18:37 KST | Based on 4 Korean news reports

Key points

LG Electronics on the 18th released the LG PuriCare Hydrotower Max, a premium humidifier and air purifier that uses artificial intelligence to manage humidity and air quality in large spaces. iNews24, Chosun Biz, Digital Daily and EBN reported the news, and Chosun Biz reported that LG Electronics said it launched the product that day.

Outlets emphasized different features of the product. Chosun Biz said it combines hygiene-managing water-purifying humidification technology, a space-tailored AI humidification function and strong air purification performance. Digital Daily described it as a large premium all-in-one appliance that combines a space-tailored humidification function with air purification performance for 66 square meters. iNews24 wrote that it is optimized for large spaces such as living rooms.

EBN said the new product, which combines AI-based humidification and air purification, marks a push into the premium humidifier market. The outlet also mentioned water purification, sterilization and air cleaning functions as part of the product's makeup.

Sources (in Korean)

Drafted with AI writing tools and published first; Haley Yun reviews it after publication. Translated from the Korean version.