Scanning Tips for Map View

Note: You can only use Map View on compatible iOS devices. Learn more at https://amazon.com/mapview.

If your room doesn’t look right, try rescanning it.
Don't scan your entire home or multiple rooms at the same time. Complete one room before moving to the next.
For large rooms without walls, like a combined kitchen and dining room, scan them as one room.
- To designate each space as its own room, split them horizontally or vertically with the editing tools.
- Splitting a room is irreversible. The only way to remove a split is to rescan your room again.
For the best result, try to spend less than 5 minutes scanning a single room.
Make sure that you scan every wall in your room before you select Finish Room.
If you can’t begin your scan, make sure that you mimic the on-screen animation in your Alexa app.
- Keep your phone steady as you scan from floor to ceiling.
- Try to avoid starting the scan looking at a blank wall.
- If your scan is still freezing, restart the Alexa app by force closing it. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your phone.
Furniture and staircases don't impact Map View functionality.
- If your stairs or furniture are missing, try rescanning the room (but don't stand on the staircase while scanning).
- When you're at the bottom of the staircase, carefully scan slowly while moving your camera upwards. If you're at the top, carefully scan slowly while moving your camera downwards.
You don't have to scan small spaces, like closets or cupboards. If you do want to scan them, stay as far away from the wall you're scanning as possible.
Map View doesn’t support scanning bay windows or round walls.