Can I use my phone as a lux meter?
Not a problem. You can get Lux Light Meter Free for your Android devices. It includes most of the same features and options as the iOS version.
How do I check my lux level on my phone?
You can do this by running your fingertip over the surface of the phone while your lux meter app is open. When your finger covers the light sensor the reading should drop. Make sure you do not accidentally cover the sensor while doing the activity.
How accurate is phone lux meter?
Light meter apps are accurate. And, their accuracy is typically within a 1/10 stop of stand-alone devices. So, if there is one key element to remember it’s this: You will achieve working, accurate results from your light meter app if used correctly. It’s as easy as that!
Is there an app to measure light brightness?
Lux Meter is a simple light meter for measuring illuminances (lux, fc) by using the light sensor of your android device.
Is the Korona app accurate?
Our new algorithm enables to measure as accurate as a few percent within the range of a $500 PAR meter and a best-in-class lux meter. This article briefly describes and summarizes the way we got there.
How many lux is a phone screen?
Desktop computers: 0.5 to 37.8 lux. Laptop computers: 1.7 to 14.5 lux. Tablets: 0.7 to 5.9 lux. Smartphones: 0.6 to 2.1 lux.
Is the photone app accurate?
Again the Android Apps were not reliable but the Photone App on IOS was consistent. The result was lower than the Quantum sensor reading by 10% so you can use this factor to adjust your readings with the app for this grow light spectrum.
How accurate is photone app?
The three Android Apps were inaccurate but the Photone App on IOS was very close right through the range of PAR intensity. The result was lower than the Quantum sensor reading by 10% so you can use this factor to adjust your readings with the app for this grow light spectrum.
How much lux do I need for indoor plants?
Medium-light or partial sun plants need at least 35,000 lux. Low light or partial shade plants need at least 15,000 lux. Very low-light plants or heavy shade plants need around 1000 to 5000 lux or less.
What is the best light meter app?
Lux Light Meter Pro. Available for iOS on iPhones and iPads,Lux Light Meter Pro makes it easy to get quick,accurate light readings wherever you are.
How to use a light meter?
Ambient Mode. For any type of constant light,which includes natural light,you’ll use the meter in Ambient mode.
What is Lux meter?
Cosine function –
What is Lux in light meter?
Lumen. A Lumen is the SI (Système international d’unités) unit of luminous flux.