Google has upgraded its IKEA Place augmented reality app with new features powered by Gemini. The update brings smarter space planning tools to help users design their rooms more easily. People can now scan a room with their phone camera and get instant suggestions for furniture layout. The app uses Gemini’s vision and language capabilities to understand room dimensions and existing items. It then recommends IKEA products that fit the space and match the user’s style.

(Google’s IKEA Place AR Integration Upgraded With Gemini Space Planning.)

The new version makes it simple to try different arrangements without moving real furniture. Users can place virtual sofas, tables, and shelves in their room through the app. Everything appears at true scale so they can see how it looks and fits. The system also remembers past choices and learns from user preferences over time. This helps give more personalized recommendations in future sessions.

IKEA and Google worked together to build this upgrade. They focused on making the experience smooth and useful for everyday shoppers. The goal is to reduce guesswork when buying furniture online. Many people worry about size or color not matching their home. This tool aims to solve those problems before a purchase is made.

(Google’s IKEA Place AR Integration Upgraded With Gemini Space Planning.)

The updated IKEA Place app is available now on Android and iOS devices. It requires a phone with a good camera and internet connection. No extra hardware is needed. The feature works in most well-lit indoor spaces. Users just open the app, point their camera, and start designing. Google says this is part of its broader effort to bring helpful AI into daily life. The company plans to add similar tools to other shopping and home apps later this year.