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When you're within range of a body of water (ocean, bay, lake), SeeShore works automatically. Just point your camera across the water to see AR annotations showing the places you're looking at.
Simulation Mode is also available when near water. Tap the Sim button to virtually transport yourself to another coastal location anywhere in the world. This lets you explore what you'd see from beaches in San Francisco, Sydney, Miami, and other locations without being there. Tap Sim Off to return to your actual location.
If you're not near water, a “Too Far From Water” panel will appear. You can still use the app by selecting Try Another Location to simulate being at a coastal location. This is perfect for:
Tip: After selecting a simulated location, tap the Map button to see a map view of where that location is. This helps you understand the geography and what places you're looking at across the water.
In Settings > Location, you can adjust the “Max Distance from Water” setting:
SeeShore works on iPhone models running iOS 16 or later with A12 chip or newer for AR features.
Basic identification works offline after initial data sync. Rich details require connectivity.
SeeShore uses precise GPS and heading data combined with global coastline data to accurately identify the land across the water.