ar location finder

find your items in the real world using augmented reality. point your camera and see exactly where your tagged items are located.

requirements

step 01

tag items with location

before using ar finder, you need to tag items with their gps location:

step 02

open ar finder

from the home screen, tap the ar location finder card to launch the ar camera.

step 03

grant permissions

if this is your first time using ar finder, you will be prompted to grant camera and location permissions. both are required for the feature to work.

step 04

point and find

hold your device up and slowly pan the camera around you. items within 1000 meters will appear as floating markers showing:

step 05

navigate to item

walk in the direction of the marker. the distance will update in real-time as you move closer to your item.

field of view: the ar camera has a 60-degree horizontal field of view. markers only appear when items are within this cone.
distance limit: only items within 1000 meters are shown to avoid cluttering the view.
compass heading: the ar view uses your device compass to determine which direction you are facing.
gps accuracy: marker positions are based on gps coordinates. accuracy depends on your device and environment.

no markers appearing

inaccurate positions

camera not working

tag items immediately when you store them for most accurate location data.
use ar finder outdoors or near windows for better gps accuracy.
pan slowly to give the compass time to update and show all nearby items.
for items stored indoors, the marker will point you to the general building location.

all location data is stored locally on your device. gps coordinates are never uploaded to external servers.

if you encounter any issues with ar location finder, contact support at jeffreyoduroasante@gmail.com