UPDATE #2: Back to five stars!
The NIX team was wonderful in figuring out what could be wrong. After some back and forth, they sent me a replacement and it connected IMMEDIATELY! There was not a hesitation or lag at all. The last one must have been faulty. And what is also interesting is that when I scanned the same paint sample as before with the last faulty one, this new one came up with totally different color names and options. So, I'm now hopeful it will continue to connect easily and be as accurate as I think it will be.
UPDATE: ONE STAR.
This device is nearly IMPOSSBLE to connect. It's just ridiculous. It's too bad because when I do get it to connect, it's quite accurate (see below). But, this device is wayyyyyy toooooo difficult to connect and it's really frustrating. I tried turning on and off the bluetooth numerous times, trying to connect it, then restarting the app, over and over and over. TERRIBLE. So, I now give it ONE STAR.
I'm surprised how accurate this new version is. I watched a video with someone who grabbed a bunch of random paint samples at a store, brought them home and scanned each of them to see how accurate it was. He found it to be accurate - exactly the paint sample name - 9 out of 10 times. The other time the second choice was the correct paint sample name. I tried the same thing and it was accurate about 90% of the time. What could be the issue in some cases is that the name of the paint may have changed, and it has an old name - or even maybe the samples at the store were outdated. I did notice that it had a bit harder time getting whites exact, which is what the one person in the video also said. But even then, I would definitely recommend this if you're needing to match colors or even see colors out there that you like and want to use somewhere.
| Brand | Nix |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 1 Cups |
| Special Feature | Find digital color codes, explore color harmonies (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.), |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Wall |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Included Components | 1x Nix Mini 2 color sensor, 1x Nix Mini lanyard, 1x micro USB cable, 1x quick start guide, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Paints Android & iOS apps, FREE lifetime access to the Nix Digital Android & iOS apps |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Package Information | Can |
| UPC | 627843484974 |
| Manufacturer | Nix Sensor Ltd. |
| Part Number | CQ-2DG6-MIN2-1 |
| Item Weight | 0.635 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | NIXMINI |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Nix Mini 2 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Find digital color codes, explore color harmonies (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.), |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
