--- title: "How to Scan a Room Using LiDAR Technology" url: "https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-scan-a-room-using-lidar-technology" datePublished: "2026-10-19T20:33:19+0000" --- Houzz Pro Help Center > Mobile App > 3D Floor Planner on Mobile # How to Scan a Room Using LiDAR Technology ## One simple solution for contractors and design pros Attract and win better clients, run profitable projects and deliver a standout customer experience - all in one place [Get Started](/signup/u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91enouY29tL2hvdXp6LXByby9wcmljaW5n/t=811/s=c2lnbmVkT3V0UHJpY2luZw%3D%3D/m=1001/ps=1/) [Schedule a Demo](/houzz-pro/demo-request?sourceCommandName=HouzzProHelpResource&sourcePageName=ProHelpResourcePage) With Houzz Pro's 3D Room Scan, creating accurate, lightning-fast floor plans is as simple as scanning a room with your phone. When you visit a client’s home, you can use the [Houzz Pro mobile app](/for-pros/feature-mobile-app) to quickly capture every detail of their space — from walls and architectural features to furniture placement — and instantly generate a floor plan right before your eyes. It’s the perfect way to present clients with a realistic, visual representation of what is possible with their space. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/0g-ZzwIwZkA](https://www.youtube.com/embed/0g-ZzwIwZkA) ### Room Scan Overview Powered by the combined innovation of Apple’s RoomPlan API and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, the 3D Room Scan feature gives design and renovation pros an unparalleled edge. LiDAR uses precise laser measurements to sense and map out objects, which ensures your floor plans are both fast and incredibly accurate. Once scanned, you can choose to show or hide existing furniture, as well as toggle between 2D and 3D views to suit your workflow. Back at the office, open your saved floor plan scans on your desktop computer to refine the layout and bring your remodeling ideas to life. **_Please Note:_** LiDAR scanning is only available on **iPhone 12 Pro or newer** or an **iPad Pro (4th generation or newer)** running **iOS 16 or later.** To create a room scan on all other devices, see [this article](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/using-the-3d-floor-plan-measurement-tool-on-houzz-pro). ### Create Room Scan To scan a room, open up the Houzz Pro mobile app, then select 3D Room Scan from your homepage. You can also open up an individual project or lead, tap Create New, then select 3D Room Scan from the menu. Before you begin to scan your space, ensure the room is well lit — this will ensure you produce a high-quality scan. Position yourself far enough away from the walls so you can properly capture all the details. As you start, scan the room at a steady pace, gently moving your iPad or iPhone Pro up and down to capture every angle. Be sure to capture all the corners and edges of your ceiling, flooring and architectural features in the space. The scan will also capture the furniture in the room, which you can decide to include or remove later on. **_Pro Tip:_** Kitchen cabinets captured during a scan will be automatically recognized as true base, wall, and tall cabinets. Because scan technology can't always tell individual cabinets apart in a row, some cabinets may appear stretched to match the full row width. Once the scan is complete, you can resize and edit them as needed on your desktop computer — read more about editing cabinets [here](https://pro.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-create-a-kitchen-in-your-3d-floor-plan#add-cabinets-countertops-islands). As you scan, tap the Camera icon on your screen to take a photo of important job site details that you would like to remember. These photos will appear on your scan but will not interrupt the room scan. You can later view them by selecting the photo icon directly on your floor plan _(more details below)_. They will also automatically save to that project's files and photos. When your scan is complete, tap Next at the top of your screen. If you would like to scan another room, tap Next Room. If you are done with your scan, tap I'm Done. Your completed 3D room scan will now appear as a floor plan. On this screen, you can: - Rename using the pencil icon - Rotate your floor plan using the 90-degree icon - Change from 2D to 3D view - Toggle on and off the furniture in the room - Adjust floor plan settings using the gear icon Be sure to tap Next in the top right corner to move towards saving your floor plan. In the next screen, tap Yes to save furniture, and No to not save the furniture. You will then need to name the floor plan and associate it with a lead or project _(if not already selected)_. Tap Save at the top to complete the scan. Once saved, you will have the option to either View Floor Plan or Create Estimate from 3D Scan. ### View Room Scan If you select View Room Scan, you will be able to see the 2D or 3D version in the relevant project or lead. When viewing on the mobile app, you can: - Rename the plan by tapping the pencil icon next to the title. - Share, rename, or delete the plan by tapping the three dots icon at the top of your screen. Here, you can also create an estimate from your floor plan _(more details below)_. - Open up the [AR scanning experience](/pro-help/r/using-the-3d-floor-plan-measurement-tool-on-houzz-pro) by tapping the AR icon. - View the plan in 2D or 3D mode by selecting the relevant mode. - Adjust view settings and measurement units by tapping the eye icon at the top of your screen. - View any photos you took during the scan. Each photo will be pinned to the precise location they were taken. - Zoom in and out of the plan by tapping directly on the plan itself. - Make ruler measurements directly on your plan by tapping the ruler icon at the bottom of your screen. **_Please Note:_** If you would like to edit and further customize your 3D floor plan, you will need to do that from a desktop computer. To learn more about mobile capabilities, read [How to Use the 3D Floor Plan on Mobile](/pro-help/r/how-can-i-create-a-3d-floor-plan-on-mobile). To learn more about desktop capabilities, read [How to Create a 3D Floor Plan](/pro-help/r/how-can-i-create-a-3d-floor-plan). ### Create Estimate from Room Scan If you select Create Estimate, Houzz AI takes the measurements and spatial data from your scan and applies them to a full estimate. This ensures your estimate quantities reflect the actual room. When AI completes the initial review, a screen will appear where you can customize the estimate format. You can: - **Pick Project Type:** Tap the Customize icon at the top right of the screen to select the project type — Full Remodel, Painting, Flooring, Interior Design or Furnishings. This will adjust what AI suggests as relevant items for the estimate. - **Group by Room:** Turn the Group by Room toggle on to organize items by room, or off to list them together. - **Select Individual Groups or Line Items:** Select or de-select the checkbox next to any group or line item to add it to or remove it from the estimate. - **Include Labor and Materials:** Use the checkbox at the bottom of the screen to include or exclude labor and materials from the estimate. Once complete, tap Create Estimate with AI. In the next step, you will see the prompt Houzz AI will use to create your estimate. Type additional details in the text box if needed — you can also tap the Microphone icon to speak the details instead. The more detail you include, the better your estimate. Once ready, tap Create Estimate. Houzz AI will create your estimate, with line items and quantities based on your scan. Review the line items, quantities, and pricing, and make any edits before you send it to your client. ### More Resources [How to Create a 3D Floor Plan](/pro-help/r/how-can-i-create-a-3d-floor-plan) [How to Use the 3D Floor Planner on Mobile](/pro-help/r/how-can-i-create-a-3d-floor-plan-on-mobile) [How to Scan a Room With the Mobile App](/pro-help/r/using-the-3d-floor-plan-measurement-tool-on-houzz-pro) [How to Share and Collaborate on a 3D Floor Plan](/pro-help/r/how-to-share-and-collaborate-on-a-3d-floor-plan) [How to Use the Houzz Pro Life-Sized Walkthrough](/pro-help/r/houzz-pro-life-sized-walkthrough) [How to Create Accurate Wall Lengths, Angles, and Connections](/pro-help/r/how-to-create-accurate-wall-lengths-angles-and-connections)