Mitsubishi Electric announced on 13 February 2025 that it has launched an augmented reality (AR) app for its Ecodan air source heat pump range, intended to let households see how a unit would sit in their home before purchase1.
The manufacturer said the app allows users to see how a heat pump fits in their home before purchasing, adjust placement to find the best location for installation, and understand the size, shape and impact of the unit in a space1. It also provides links to a next step the company calls Find My Ecodan, and gives access to product information and an educational video on how a heat pump works1.
Mitsubishi Electric said the tool was designed to help households make decisions about placement and installation, and that it follows growing demand for energy-efficient heating1. The company has published instructions and a short video showing how the app works1.
"We are excited to introduce this cutting-edge augmented reality app, which will help households visualise their investment in renewable heating technology."
Joanna Crown, product marketing manager at Mitsubishi Electric, said that using AR makes it easier for households to understand the benefits of an air source heat pump and to choose the best place for an Ecodan in their home1.
The announcement did not state which phones or operating systems the app runs on, whether it is free, or whether it covers the full Ecodan range. Those details have not been reported1. No independent assessment of the app's accuracy in showing unit dimensions or clearances was included in the announcement1.
Why it matters for households
Where an outdoor unit goes is one of the practical constraints on whether a home can take an air source heat pump. Planning rules, boundary distances, noise and the space available next to a wall all shape what is possible, and a householder often has to judge this before any installer visits. A tool that shows the physical size and position of a specific unit in a real room or garden addresses that early question, though it does not replace a site survey or confirm that a given position is permitted or acoustically acceptable.
For a household weighing up Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps, the app is a pre-sales aid rather than a technical one. It does not report running costs, efficiency figures or how a system would be sized for a particular property, and none of those were given in the announcement1. Householders comparing brands may find it more useful to see a working installation in person; visit a heat pump schemes exist for that purpose.
What happens next
Mitsubishi Electric has directed readers to a page on its site for instructions and a video on how the app works1. No release date beyond 13 February 2025, no supported devices and no availability outside the UK were stated1.
Sources1 cited
- Mitsubishi Electric launches Augmented Reality App to help households visualise Ecodan heat humps in their homes, les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk