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Aquariums: Does anyone else wish Chihiros opened their ecosystem (API, Home Assistant integration, local control)?
Hi everyone, I’m a long-time aquascaping enthusiast and currently use Chihiros WRGB II lighting and their Doser 2.0. While I’ve been happy with the hardware quality, I’ve become increasingly frustrated with how closed the Chihiros ecosystem is. • There’s no open API • No support for Home Assistant, MQTT, or any third-party platforms • Most devices are Bluetooth-only with no LAN or direct local control • You’re completely locked into the My Chihiros app, which requires a cloud login and has no automation hooks As someone who runs a smart home using Home Assistant, this is a huge limitation. I