🧰 Step 1: Charging Your Nix Mini 3
If you’ve opened your kit and your Nix Mini 3 is wrapped in a black ribbon, that means it’s already charged and ready to go.
If it’s wrapped in plastic, you’ll want to open it up and charge it for about three hours before using it.
📲 Step 2: Download the App
Next, download the Nix Toolkit App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Once installed, sign in or create an account, and then you’ll land on the main menu screen.
⚙️ Step 3: Adjust Your Settings
This step is super important. From the main menu, tap Single Scan at the top.
You’ll see a blank screen, and the settings might look different than mine, so let’s fix that real quick.
Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner to open Settings.
Scroll down until you see Illuminant D65 2° observer — make sure that’s selected.
Keep scrolling until you find Display Color Fields — set this to LCh(ab).
That’s it! Tap the arrow in the top left to go back.
🎯 Step 4: Start Scanning
Now you’re ready to scan.
Hold the Nix so the small circle (aperture) is flat against the surface you want to measure.
The side with the TC logo should be facing up.
You don’t need to press hard. On smooth surfaces, just gently rest it. On textured materials, light pressure is okay — but no squishing.
The Nix blocks out ambient light completely, so you can scan from any angle — vertical, horizontal, even upside down.
Once it’s in place, tap Scan with Nix. A digital color swatch will appear on your screen.
💾 Step 5: Save and Name Your Scan
Now let’s save your scan.
Tap the black square with the disk icon on the right-hand side.
You’ll see a screen that says Color Name — type in a name that clearly describes what you scanned, like Sofa or Kitchen Tile.
You’ll then be prompted to create a Library — tap Add New Library and give it a name, like your last name and House.
Then tap on Collection, and create a new one — maybe call it Living Room or Main Floor, whatever makes sense to you.
Now you’ve completed all three:
- Color Name
- Library
- Collection
Tap OK, and you’re ready to make your next scan!
🔁 Step 6: Repeat for Each Surface
From the main menu, tap Single Scan again and repeat the process for every item you want included in your color strategy.
Things like your countertops, tile, wood flooring, sofa, rug, or even a favorite piece of art.
When using your Tailored Color Kit and Nix sensor to scan materials with multiple colors or visible pattern variation—like stone, wood, tile, or fabric—it’s important to use a method called multi-point averaging. This is a standard, accepted practice for measuring non-uniform surfaces.
For best results, scan the same item 3 to 7 times in a logical pattern, such as left to right, making sure to capture a range of light, medium, and dark areas. Each scan should be saved and clearly labeled (e.g., “Countertop Light Spot,” “Countertop Medium Center”, etc.).
This approach ensures that you capture the full range of color appearance across the surface, creating a reliable foundation for your final color strategy.
While some apps offer automatic averaging, we recommend saving individual scans so your Color Strategist can evaluate and average the data manually, providing more precision and flexibility.
📤 Step 7: Export Your Scans
When you’re done scanning, return to the main menu and tap on My Favorite Colors.
It may seem like you should choose “Manage and Browse Libraries” — but don’t. “My Favorite Colors” is the one you want.
Once you’re in, you’ll see your Favorite Libraries listed. Tap the CSV icon — that’s the one that looks like a tiny spreadsheet.
You’ll get a prompt to share or export the file.
You can email the CSV to me at: lori@thelandofcolor.com, or upload it to your Google Drive and send me the link.
🏁 You’re Done!
And that’s it!
Once I receive your scans, I’ll begin building your personalized Tailored Color Strategy.
💌 One Last Thing…
When you email your .csv file to lori@thelandofcolor.com, that’s the perfect time to share any additional notes.
Tell me what paint colors you’ve tried — what’s working, what didn’t, and why. If there are specific colors you love (or want to avoid), include that too.
Also, let me know anything else you think I should consider. Things that don’t show up in a scan, like lighting quirks, how the space is used, or your long-term goals.
And of course, if you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help.
Thanks again for inviting me into your color decisions. I can’t wait to show you what’s possible!