iPhone light meter

LUX Meter

Lux and foot-candle readings for rooms, desks, plants, studios, and work surfaces.

LUX Meter showing a bright office reading of 701 lux
Live meter

Read the light level instantly.

Switch between lux and foot-candles with a scale that explains whether the scene is dim, comfortable, or bright.

Hold mode

Freeze and compare readings.

Hold a measurement, reset the session, and track min, average, and max values while walking around a space.

Calibration

Tune it to your phone.

Match one trusted lux value to store a local correction factor for your iPhone and measuring setup.

Use cases

Check light where it matters.

Use LUX Meter before reading, filming, arranging plants, changing desk lamps, or comparing rooms.

Office lighting Houseplants Photography setups Desk and task lamps Room comparisons Detailed work
Accuracy note

Useful estimates, clear limits.

LUX Meter estimates illuminance from camera exposure. It is useful for quick checks, comparisons, plant and room-light decisions, and general lighting guidance. For regulated, safety-critical, or professional compliance measurements, use a certified lux meter.