Josh.ai Adds Custom Drivers, Nexus 21 TV Lift
Josh.ai expanded its Nimble DevSuite+ so integrators can build custom drivers and added a certified integration for Nexus 21 TV lifts.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Home Entertainment
Josh.ai has expanded Nimble DevSuite+ to let integrators develop and deploy custom drivers within its platform. The company also introduced a certified TV lift integration with Nexus 21, developed by Chowmainsoft.
Why it matters
The custom driver capability gives professional installers more flexibility to meet specialized client requests in home automation projects. The Nexus 21 integration brings lift systems into Josh.ai scenes and conditional automations for the first time through a certified connection.
The Nexus 21 integration is Josh.ai's first certified TV lift integration and works with lifts of any model or age when equipped with the Universal Control Hub. Custom drivers added to DevSuite+ are not officially supported or certified by Josh.ai.
The players
Josh.ai
Josh.ai is a smart home control platform known for voice and automation integrations used by professional installers.
Nexus 21
Nexus 21 is a manufacturer of motorized TV lift systems that sells the Universal Control Hub required for Josh.ai integration.
Chowmainsoft
Chowmainsoft is the developer that built the certified Nexus 21 TV lift integration for Josh.ai.
The details
Integrators can now develop and deploy custom drivers within Josh's platform, which introduces interoperability with Home Assistant environments. The Nexus 21 lift integration supports preset positions that can be used in Josh scenes and conditional automations.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Josh.ai announced the DevSuite+ custom driver expansion and the Nexus 21 integration.
Culture Shift
The update extends Josh.ai's interoperability toward the open-source Home Assistant platform, letting installers bridge proprietary and community-built smart home ecosystems. It also reflects growing demand among professional installers for custom-tailored control of motorized home hardware such as TV lifts.
Homeowners with Nexus 21 TV lifts can use them in Josh.ai scenes and automations once the Universal Control Hub is installed. Pricing and ordering for these systems must be requested directly from Nexus 21.
The takeaway
Professional installers gain more room to tailor smart home systems, but buyers should confirm that any custom driver is supported before relying on it. Anyone planning a TV lift upgrade should verify compatibility with the Universal Control Hub first.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CEPRO.
