light sensor

Illumination measuring device

A light sensor is a device that detects the presence or intensity of light and converts it to an electrical signal.

Cameras use light sensors to capture images; phones use them to adjust screen brightness automatically.

Motion-activated lights often combine light sensors with motion detectors to operate only after dark.

Opposites
detection vs emission

light sensorlight bulb

Electric illumination source

LED · light source · illuminator · lamp · laser

sensed phenomenon

light sensormicrophone

Audio input device

temperature sensor · pressure sensor · thermometer · motion sensor · humidity sensor

Family

light, sense, sensation, illuminate, luminous, sensor, sensory

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G