Nix Set-up Guides

Welcome to the 21st century of color! Please select which Nix you have and we’ll walk you through setting it up!

Nix Mini

Your Nix Mini should come with:

1 x Nix Mini Color Sensor
1 x Micro USB charging cable
1 x Nix lanyard

Watch our set-up video to learn how to get started with your Nix Mini Color Sensor:

Can’t view the video? Continue reading to learn how to set up your Nix Mini Color Sensor.

The Nix Mini has its charging cable plugged in

Step 1: Wake up your Nix Mini

The Nix Mini arrives in a “sleeping” state. Wake it up by plugging it in to any standard charger.

The app for the Nix Mini shows the connecting screen

Step 2: Launch the app and Connect your Device

Download the Nix Mini Paints App:

and/or Download the Nix Mini Digital App:

Launch the app and connect your Nix Mini!

The Nix Mini is scanning a green metal swatch, the results are displayed on a phone

Step 3: Start Scanning!

Place your Nix Mini flat on any surface and start scanning. Remember to keep the device flush with surface for accurate results.

Nix Pro

Your Nix Pro should come with:

1 x Nix Pro Color Sensor
1 x Micro USB charging cable
1 x Microfiber carrying pouch

Watch our set-up video to learn how to get started with your Nix Pro Color Sensor:

Can’t view the video? Continue reading to learn how to set up your Nix Pro Color Sensor:

The Nix Pro is shown with its charging cable plugged in. A blue light is visible.

Step 1: Wake up your Nix Pro

The Nix Pro arrives in a “sleeping” state. Wake it up by plugging it in to any standard charger.

A phone shows the connection screen to the Nix Pro

Step 2: Launch the app and Connect your Device

Download the Nix Pro Color Sensor App:

Note that the Nix Pro Color Sensor is also compatible with our Nix Mini Apps including:

Nix Paints:

Nix Digital:

Launch the app and connect your Nix Pro!

The Nix Pro is scanning a red metal swatch, the results are displayed on a phone

Step 3: Start Scanning!

Place your Nix Pro flat on any surface and start scanning. Remember to keep the device flush with surface for accurate results.

Contact Nix Support

Need some additional guidance? We’ll help you get set up in no time! Give us a call toll free (NA) at 1.800.649.1387 or use the live chat function in the bottom corner of this page to reach a technical support member in our Canadian office.

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