Nexus 21 says it is now the first motorized TV lift manufacturer to achieve certified compatibility with Josh.ai, the AI-powered, voice-first home control platform. The integration lets integrators fold motorized TV positioning and concealment directly into Josh.ai scenes and automations.
The certified driver, developed by Chowmainsoft, allows Nexus 21 lifts to respond to preset positioning commands through Josh.ai’s control interfaces. In practice, that means a single entertainment scene, triggered by a voice command, conditional logic or a button press, can raise a TV into viewing position while setting lighting and audio at the same time. A companion scene can then return the display to its hidden position when the movie is over.
Backward Compatibility Is the Headline for Dealers
Perhaps the most significant detail for integrators is that the integration isn’t limited to new hardware. According to the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, both new and existing Nexus 21 lift systems, regardless of model or age, can support Josh.ai once they’re fitted with the appropriate Nexus 21 Universal Control Hub.
That opens a straightforward upgrade path: dealers with Nexus 21 lifts already in the field can add Josh.ai control to those installs without pulling out and replacing the lift itself, a potentially easy service-call upsell for clients migrating to, or already living with, a Josh.ai system.
For new projects, the integration helps resolve a common design tension in luxury homes: clients who want a big screen but don’t want it dominating the room. Making concealment part of the whole-home automation, rather than a separate remote or keypad, keeps the experience simple for the homeowner.
“Becoming the first motorized lift manufacturer to integrate with Josh.ai is a significant advancement for Nexus 21 and reflects our commitment to interoperability,” says Cory Lovett, CEO of Nexus 21. “By making motorized TV positioning part of the home’s broader automation ecosystem, we’re giving integrators greater flexibility to create intuitive, personalized entertainment experiences that complement the home’s design.”
The certified Josh.ai integration is available now for Nexus 21 lift systems equipped with the appropriate Universal Control Hub, which is sold directly by Nexus 21. Integrators can contact the company for pricing and ordering.
