Who this is for: Managers | Requires: LiDAR-capable device
📐 What this does
Room Scan uses your device’s LiDAR sensor to measure a room in seconds. Walk the space, tap Done Scanning, and the app returns floor area, wall area (with doors and windows already subtracted), and room count — ready to use in your estimate. No tape measure, no manual calculations.
⚠️ Device requirement: Room Scan requires a LiDAR sensor. Compatible devices include iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and all later Pro models, as well as iPad Pro models with LiDAR. Standard iPhone and iPad models without LiDAR cannot run Room Scan.
Where to find it #
Room Scan is available as a dedicated tab inside two SmartScope tools:
- Painter Tools — Room Scan tab. Results populate the paintable wall area for the job
- GC Tools — Room Scan tab. Results populate the scope area for the job
How to scan #
Open the Room Scan tab and tap to launch the scanner. The screen goes full-screen with a live camera view of the room.
Move your device slowly around the room, pointing at walls, floors, doors, and windows. The scanner builds a 3D model as you move — you’ll see it detecting surfaces in real time. Cover all four walls, the floor, and any major openings (doors, windows, doorways) for the most accurate result.
When you’ve covered the space, tap Done Scanning — the orange button at the bottom of the screen. The scanner stops and processes the captured data. Tap Cancel (top-left) at any time to exit without saving a result.
What the scan returns #
After processing, the scan returns three measurements:
- Floor area — total detected floor surface in square feet
- Net wall area — total wall surface in square feet, with door and window openings already subtracted. This is the paintable or workable surface — you don’t need to deduct openings manually
- Room count — number of distinct floor surfaces detected
The Painter Tools tab uses net wall area to populate the paintable surface calculation. The GC Tools tab uses floor area for scope calculations. The results drop into the relevant fields automatically — no manual entry needed.
Tips for a good scan #
- Move slowly — fast movement causes the sensor to miss surfaces. A steady, deliberate sweep gives better results than a quick pass
- Cover all four walls — point the device at each wall surface, especially corners. Corners are where the room geometry gets defined
- Include doors and windows — the scanner automatically subtracts door and window openings from wall area, but only if it can detect them. Aim at each opening for a few seconds
- Adequate lighting — LiDAR works in low light but performs better with normal room lighting. Very dark rooms or direct sunlight through windows can affect accuracy
- One room at a time — scan each room separately if you need individual room measurements. For a whole-house estimate, scan the largest contiguous space first, then add smaller rooms
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