Chapter 10: Tech and AI — Tools
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Day 56: Smartphone Hacks
Hidden tools in your phone for paint and measurement
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📖 Forgot your measuring tape? No problem!
Standing in a furniture store thinking, "Will this 6-foot sofa fit in my house?" and you don't have a measuring tape. This happens to almost everyone!
Your smartphone is actually a very powerful toolbox; you just need to know about its apps.
Standing in a furniture store thinking, "Will this 6-foot sofa fit in my house?" and you don't have a measuring tape. This happens to almost everyone!
Your smartphone is actually a very powerful toolbox; you just need to know about its apps.
3 Essential Apps for Every Homeowner:
1. Measurement App (iPhone Measure / Google ARCore)
Every modern smartphone has a built-in AR (Augmented Reality) based measurement app. Just open the camera, tap on one corner, and move to the other corner — it will tell you the length with 95% accuracy! A total lifesaver in a furniture store!
2. Asian Paints 'Colour with Asian Paints' App
The ultimate weapon for anyone painting their home in India!
• The Magic: Take a photo of your wall, and tap on any of the thousands of shades available in the app. The wall will virtually be painted in that color.
• It also shows you what the color will look like under 'warm' light versus 'cool' light. (Saves you lakhs of rupees in paint mistakes!)
3. Sun Surveyor / Sun Seeker
💡 The Sunlight Hack:
When buying a new house or changing a layout, it is crucial to know where the sunlight will come from. These apps use your camera to show the Sun's path across the sky. You will know exactly if your living room will get sunlight at 2 PM in January! The absolute best tool for planning windows and plants! ☀️
When buying a new house or changing a layout, it is crucial to know where the sunlight will come from. These apps use your camera to show the Sun's path across the sky. You will know exactly if your living room will get sunlight at 2 PM in January! The absolute best tool for planning windows and plants! ☀️