Is there an app to measure lumens?
myLightMeter PRO (iOS and Android) The myLightMeter PRO (iOS and Android) app. Image via Apple Store. Moving into the paid options, we have myLightMeter PRO (for iOS) a.k.a. LightMeter (for Android).
How do you measure light intensity app?
Light Meter is an easy-to-use, functional light intensity (lux) meter perfect for measuring, comparing, and adjusting lighting levels in your environment, whether at work or at home. Using multiple device sensor inputs, this small, convenient app collects light intensity data at the click of a button.
How accurate is lux light meter app?
The median deviation from the reference value measured by all the apps on the Android smartphones and on the Windows phones was on average 60% above the reference value. The median deviation of all values measured with all the different iphones was approx. 60% below the reference value.
How do you measure lumens in a room?
To estimate the number of lumens your space will need, just multiply the square footage of your room by the number of foot-candles required for the space. For example, for a bathroom that is 64 square feet with a foot-candles range of 70-80, you’ll need from 70×64 to 80×64 lumens, or 4480 – 5120 lumens.
Is lux a lumen?
Lux is used to measure the amount of light output in a given area – one lux is equal to one lumen per square meter. It enables us to measure the total “amount” of visible light present and the intensity of the illumination on a surface. Thus, it is important in what direction the light source shines.
Is lux and lumens the same?
1 lux equals 1 Lumen/m2, in other words – light intensity in a specific area. Lux is used to measure the amount of light output in a given area. One lux is equal to one lumen per square meter. It enables us to measure the total “amount” of visible light present and the intensity of the illumination on a surface.
Are phone light meters any good?
As a general rule, light meter apps on your mobile phone are just as accurate as the dedicated hand held light meters, especially if they have a spot meter function. Over the last five years I have not missed a single image because of a bad exposure reading from a mobile phone app.
Can you measure lumens with an iPhone?
The Lux Light Meter Pro is a free application for iOS devices. It measures light intensity and is calibrated with a professional light meter. The app is easy to use and functional. It is for measuring, comparing and adjusting lighting levels both inside and outside.
How accurate are phone app light meters?
Are lux apps accurate?
We tested popular lux meter apps for iPhone and unfortunately, almost all of them are essentially useless. They miss their one single purpose: To measure accurately.
How accurate is photone app?
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.