Home Retailer Makes 3D Visualization Feature Available to Millions of
Consumers on Android Devices
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations
for the home, today announced that its 3D visualization feature is now
available to millions of consumers across the Android ecosystem. Built
with ARCore, Google’s augmented reality platform, Wayfair’s “View in
Room 3D” mobile app feature makes it possible for shoppers to see
virtual furniture and décor in their homes before they buy.
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Wayfair mobile shopping app leverages AR to turn virtually every home into a furniture showroom (Graphic: Business Wire)
“At Wayfair, we’re continually developing innovative technology features
that make shopping for your home - from your home - not just easier, but
preferred,” noted Steve Conine, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair.
“Leveraging augmented reality, the Wayfair app allows shoppers to
transform their homes into virtual showrooms, allowing them to see their
favorite products up close and at every angle – all in their very own
space. We’re excited to make this innovative capability available to our
customers across tens of millions of Android devices.”
To visualize furniture and décor in their home, shoppers can simply tap
“View in Room 3D” in the Wayfair mobile shopping app. All 3D products
are at full scale and anchor to the floor, so shoppers can see a variety
of life-size products in their home without having to grab the measuring
tape. Shoppers can then quickly and easily purchase their favorite items
with the confidence that they will look great and fit in their space all
within the Wayfair app.
“We knew early on that augmented reality had the potential to
completely transform the way people shop for their homes, and as
it’s quickly moved toward mainstream adoption, we’re excited to have
played an integral role in shaping the experience for millions
of shoppers,” continued Conine. “The launch of ARCore brings the power
of augmented reality to even more consumers, and we’re proud to
deliver a useful and practical application of this innovative technology
to our customer.”
Wayfair’s View in Room 3D mobile app feature was built with ARCore,
which is supported on more than 100 million Android devices. Click here
to download the Wayfair app. For a demo and screen shots visit https://bit.ly/WayfairViewinRoom3D_ARCore.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair believes everyone should live in
a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it
possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want
from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings,
décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting
its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way
people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery.
The Wayfair family of sites includes:
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Wayfair, an online destination for all things home
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Joss & Main, where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible
savings
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AllModern, unbelievable prices on everything modern
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Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor
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Perigold, unparalleled access to the finest home décor and furnishings
Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for full year 2017.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North
America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
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Source: Wayfair Inc.