![]() The good news is that you don’t have to rely on memory. One second you have them memorized, but by the time you get hold of a pencil, they slip your mind. If taking measurements is not something you do on a daily basis, trying to remember those numbers can be a bit like carrying water in your hands. Basically, you need to align the on-screen guides with the object’s physical outlines. The process is very straightforward, but the app will give you visual clues to guide you through it. All set! All you have to do now is point your camera at the object you need to measure. Then tap the blue plus icon at the bottom of the screen and select Camera. ![]() You can take measurements of whatever it is you’re pointing your camera at! First, open the iScanner app. What You Can Do with the Area Feature Point Your Camera and Get Dims in Seconds You can find more details on supported devices here. Please note that ARCore technology works on devices with Android 7.0 and later. ARCore can recognize surfaces and track the movements of the camera in 3D space. How It WorksĪrea is a measurement feature for Android that is based on the ARCore-an amazing computer vision technology that can detect the position and orientation of the device’s camera relative to its surroundings. So if you’re not too keen on getting your shoes wet just to measure something in your garden, or you simply don’t have a tape measure on you, it’s great to have a backup, especially one that doesn’t require you to squat, crawl, or use a stepladder. And lastly, very few people have a habit of carrying a tape measure in their handbag. For another, objects you need to measure may be too high or hidden behind a series of obstacles. For one thing, you’ll have to get your hands dirty, sometimes literally. A Measuring Tape on Your Phoneĭon’t get us wrong, tape measures are great, indispensable tools. Area is iScanner’s free measurement feature for Android that can come in handy when you don’t have a measuring tape on you or the objects you need to measure are difficult to reach. And by digital tool, we don’t mean a pricey laser tape measure but one that’s always in your pocket-your smartphone. If you’re starting a DIY project at home or simply wondering if that furniture set you’ve had your eye on for a while will fit in your living room, a digital measurement tool can save you a lot of trouble.
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