PLGMVW100 vs PLGMVW101: Do You Need to Wait for the New LG LGMV Tool?
Short answer: No, you don't need to wait. The LG PLGMVW101 is the new part number that replaces the PLGMVW100 LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service tool, but as of October 2026 the PLGMVW101 has not been delivered or released for purchase in the US. The PLGMVW101 is an updated SKU, not a materially different tool. The PLGMVW100 does the same job, uses the same LGMV mobile app, and works with both current R32 and older R410A LG VRF systems. Rapid HVAC Parts has new PLGMVW100 units in stock with free same-day shipping.
What happened to the PLGMVW100?
LG discontinued the PLGMVW100 part number and replaced it with the PLGMVW101. That's a normal supersession: the manufacturer updates the SKU, and the old number stops being ordered from the factory. A lot of distributors now show the PLGMVW100 as "discontinued" and the PLGMVW101 as "coming soon" or backordered, which leaves technicians stuck without a mobile LGMV tool.
"Discontinued" here means LG isn't building more under that part number. It doesn't mean the PLGMVW100 stopped working, lost support, or is incompatible with current equipment.
Is the PLGMVW101 available in the US?
Not yet. As of October 2026, the PLGMVW101 has not been delivered or made available for purchase in the US, and we don't have a confirmed release date from LG. If you need a mobile LGMV tool for a job this week, the PLGMVW100 is the one you can actually get.
PLGMVW100 vs PLGMVW101: what's the difference?
For the technician using it, there's no meaningful difference. The PLGMVW101 is an updated SKU of the same LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service module.
| PLGMVW100 | PLGMVW101 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service module | LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service module (updated SKU) |
| Connects to | Phone or tablet via the LG LGMV mobile app (iOS and Android) | Phone or tablet via the LG LGMV mobile app (iOS and Android) |
| Live operating data, error codes, commissioning | Yes | Yes |
| R32 LG systems | Yes | Yes |
| R410A LG systems | Yes | Yes |
| US availability | In stock now at Rapid HVAC Parts | Not yet released in the US |
Does the PLGMVW100 work with R32 LG systems?
Yes. The PLGMVW100 works with LG's current R32 equipment as well as older R410A LG Multi V and ductless systems. You aren't giving up compatibility with newer equipment by buying the PLGMVW100 instead of the PLGMVW101.
Should you wait for the PLGMVW101?
Only if you have a reason to want the new part number itself, such as a spec sheet or purchasing rule that names it. Functionally, waiting gets you the same tool later. Meanwhile you're servicing LG VRF equipment without live LGMV data, which means diagnosing from fault codes alone instead of seeing pressures, temperatures, compressor frequency, and EEV positions in real time.
- You have a service call or startup coming up: buy the PLGMVW100 now.
- You're replacing a lost or broken mobile tool: buy the PLGMVW100 now. It's a like-for-like replacement.
- Your spec or bid documents require the PLGMVW101 part number specifically: check with your engineer or GC whether the PLGMVW100 is an accepted equal, since the PLGMVW101 isn't shipping in the US yet.
What does the PLGMVW100 do?
The PLGMVW100 is LG's wireless LGMV (LG Monitoring View) tool. It connects at the unit and links to the LGMV app on your phone or tablet, giving you live system data without a laptop or USB cable: high and low side pressures, discharge and suction temperatures, inverter compressor frequency, fan speed, indoor unit EEV steps, and fault-code history. Techs use it for commissioning, service calls, and tracking down intermittent faults. For a deeper look at LGMV and how the mobile tool compares to the laptop kit, see LGMV Explained: Which LG Service Tool You Need.
If you'd rather run LGMV on a Windows laptop for longer logging sessions, the PRCTIL0 cable and software kit is the wired option, and it's also in stock.
Buy the PLGMVW100 from Rapid HVAC Parts
We have new, genuine LG PLGMVW100 LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service tools in stock, shipping same day with free nationwide shipping. Shop the PLGMVW100 or browse the full LGMV service tool collection.
Need help confirming the right LG service tool for your system? Email parts@rapidhvacparts.com or call 610-860-5220.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LG PLGMVW100 discontinued?
Yes. LG has replaced the PLGMVW100 part number with the PLGMVW101. New PLGMVW100 units are still available from Rapid HVAC Parts, in stock and shipping same day.
Is the LG PLGMVW101 available in the US?
Not yet. As of October 2026 the PLGMVW101 has not been delivered or released for purchase in the US, and there is no confirmed release date.
What is the difference between the PLGMVW100 and the PLGMVW101?
The PLGMVW101 is an updated SKU of the same LGMV Wi-Fi mobile service tool. It is not materially different from the PLGMVW100. Both use the LG LGMV mobile app and provide the same live diagnostics.
Does the PLGMVW100 work with R32 LG systems?
Yes. The PLGMVW100 works with current R32 LG systems and with older R410A LG Multi V and ductless systems.
Will I lose any functionality by buying the PLGMVW100 instead of waiting for the PLGMVW101?
No. The PLGMVW100 provides the same LGMV mobile diagnostic functionality as the PLGMVW101 on both R32 and R410A LG equipment.
Should I wait for the PLGMVW101 or buy the PLGMVW100?
If you need a mobile LGMV tool now, buy the PLGMVW100. Waiting for the PLGMVW101 gets you the same functionality later, with no confirmed US release date.
Where can I buy an LG PLGMVW100 in stock?
Rapid HVAC Parts (rapidhvacparts.com) has new LG PLGMVW100 units in stock with same-day, free nationwide shipping.
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