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Ambient light sensor

Limited availability

The AmbientLightSensor API returns the current light level in lux of the ambient light level around the device.

Browser support (view on caniuse.com)

  • Chrome Not supported Bugs:
  • Chrome Android Not supported
  • Edge Not supported
  • Firefox Not supported
  • Firefox for Android Not supported
  • Safari Not supported
  • Safari on iOS Not supported
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Developer use cases

  • dark mode and light mode are insufficiently naturing honoring - I want to use ambient light sensor to provide a more nuanced real-time themeing experience dark mode and light mode are insufficiently naturing honoring - I want to use ambient light sensor to provide a more nuanced real-time themeing experience [see original comment]

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