Nix Toolkit

This is nice app with a poor user interface. Once you figure out how it does things, it’s good, but the learning curve is steep because it does not follow iOS UI conventions at all. It’s like a PC app from the 1980’s. Nix, give the UI a complete overhaul, and this time, make it easier to figure out how to scan for color values, how to match to a paint brand, and how to save and export both types of data. Then you’d have a real winner. Right now, I’d hesitate to recommend the Nix Mini to my friends.

I don’t get the bad reviews. Maybe they were from an older version of the app, but I don’t mind the app, and have had no issues. I’m an artist, traditional and digital. I have the Nix Mini 3. I had no issues pairing, and no issues scanning to get the right color. I use the single scan to get the HEX codes along with the image of the hue and value. It’s an incredibly useful tool when I want to color match reference images to ensure I get a decent match with the paint I’m mixing or the colored pencil I’m choosing.

Really difficult to use. Saving and accessing collections could be easier. It is also crazy that there is no landscape support for iPads the app is always 90 degrees wrong. Such an easy fix. I can’t find any way to calibrate the sensor. Zero instructions and no links either.

Great general color checking app. I use it with a Nix Spectro 2 to compare colors.

Bought a Spectro2. It is a pretty accurate colorimeter but it’s almost useless because the app is so bad. Libraries don’t work reliably. The only known way I’ve found to save a measurement is to email it to myself and do the analysis using Excel. Tried to subscribe to Pantone library, the app took my money but won’t provide access. Is say they are scamming me, but I don’t think they are skilled enough. So disappointing.

bought this about 10 months ago and can’t seem to get it to connect consistently or pick one paint color -big waste of $100.

Used this a few times and was happy but when I went to use it again the battery was dead and would not charge. Big waste of money!

I use the NIX to match colors when painting over graffiti. It works great, easy to use and color matches are very close considering the paint being covered may be old, dusty, etc. So much easier to scan, order and paint!

This worked perfectly for me, and did just what I expected. I charged the device, downloaded the app, did not create an account. I was able to scan a spot on a newly-acquired painting and get the perfect paint color recommendations from the favorite brands I chose. A worthwhile investment to ensure I paint this huge accent wall the exact color I want.

I bought the Mini 3R from Amazon but was very shock and hesitated to install after seeing such low App ratings. I installed the app, scanned a few colors in the house and tested saving out color chips. Yes it doesn’t have all the color but for DIYer, residential use (Contractor myself), this is perfect. I would say it is more than enough. I would have giving 4-stars because it would help if they carry everything for Behr, SW, DE, BM, PPG. However, they really are one of the best one available at very affordable price. I give credit for that. Therefore, 5 stars! Give them a shot!