# GHL Connect

> App for ProfiLux, Mitras & GHL Doser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KG
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,520
- **Rating:** 2.86 / 5 (157 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.34.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2018-01-16
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect)
- **Website:** [https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/](https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://myghl.com/DSE/DSE\_GER.html](https://myghl.com/DSE/DSE_GER.html)

## Description

GHL Connect is a user-friendly app designed to help you monitor and configure your ProfiLux aquarium computers, Mitras LX 7 lighting system, and GHL Doser devices such as Doser 2 or MaxiDoser. With this app, you can connect directly to your GHL devices locally without any external resources or internet connection required. For remote access, simply link your GHL Connect app with your myGHL account to control your aquarium via the Internet.

The app enables real-time monitoring of device status, alarms, and activities while allowing you to adjust most settings and initiate special actions like manual dosing, water changes, or thunderstorms. Additionally, by connecting to a myGHL account, you can synchronize your customized dashboard and settings across all GHL Connect platforms with CloudStorage, as well as access long-term sensor charts—giving you comprehensive and flexible control over your aquatic environment.

## Rankings

- #477,982 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app works well when stable and that developers respond to feedback, improving features like date formats and ecosystem connectivity. However, many reviews mention persistent connection problems with dosers and wifi, slow responsiveness, missing features such as push notifications and dark mode, and poor customer support. These issues have caused frustration, with some users reporting crashes and no solution from the company. Overall, the app shows promise but is held back by technical and service shortcomings.

### Pros

- App works great when devices are running properly online.
- Developer listens to user feedback and has improved features based on requests.
- The app performs well after updates and is generally able to connect to multiple devices in an ecosystem.
- The app has been improved to support local date and time formats, showing responsiveness to users.
- Quality app that fulfills its expected functionalities for many users.

### Cons

- Frequent connection issues, especially connecting to doser devices and wifi, causing frustration.
- Poor customer service with unresponsive support regarding crashes and technical problems.
- Missing important features like push notifications, dark mode, and in-app calibration controls.
- App sometimes crashes or fails to load properly and can be slow or unresponsive.
- Significant delays in feature releases and bugs make the hardware less appealing despite good potential.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aquariumcomputer.GHLConnect)