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AI Light Level Analyzer

Snap a photo of your room. Instantly see the light level, which plants thrive there, and exactly where to place them.

Analyze Your Room Light

Upload a photo of your room and our AI will assess the light levels, recommend plants, and suggest ideal placement.

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What You Will Get

Every analysis provides a complete picture of your room's lighting conditions.

Lux Estimation
Look at a single picture to gauge how bright your room really is. Light from windows, bulbs, or both blends into one number you can trust.
Plant Matching
Five green picks matched to your lighting, just right. Each one chosen because it thrives where you need it most.
Placement Tips
Figure out where your greens belong in the room. Windows, corners, and the direction of light all play a role in the placement tips you receive.
Light Improvement
If regular sunlight doesn't cut it, small steps can make things better. Grow lights, reflective surfaces, and layout changes are each covered as options.

Tips for Best Results

  • Capture the image when sunlight fills the room - curtains pulled aside or blinds open. Daylight shows exactly how light reaches your greenery, no artificial tricks involved.
  • Try to get the window in your photo when you can. Catching the light source helps the AI read direction and brightness more accurately.
  • Avoid using your camera flash. The flash overrides ambient lighting and throws off the estimate.
  • Snap a photo showing exactly where the plants will go. A wide shot of the whole corner or shelf gives more context than a close-up would.
  • When grow lights or lamps are part of the room, switch them on just before taking the picture. The AI picks up on artificial light sources too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI estimate light levels from a photo?+

The AI looks at clues in the photo - how soft the shadows are, where light sources appear, brightness shifts across the frame, and reflections bouncing off surfaces. It figures out whether the light is natural or artificial, which direction it comes from, and how it spreads through the room. It won't replace a handheld lux meter, but it gives a solid estimate for picking the right plants.

What light level do most houseplants need?+

Bright indirect light around 10,000 to 20,000 lux works best for most popular houseplants. Tough species like pothos and snake plants get by on just 500 to 2,500 lux. Succulents and cacti usually want full sun above 20,000 lux. The analyzer figures out what your room actually offers, then suggests plants that fit those conditions.

Should I take the photo during the day or at night?+

Open your curtains and snap the photo during the day for the best accuracy. The AI needs to see how natural light enters the space. If your room runs mostly on lamps or overhead lights, take the photo with those switched on the way you normally use them. Skip the flash - it warps how the real lighting looks.

Can the analyzer assess outdoor spaces?+

Sure does - it works just as well on patios, balconies, or tucked-away garden areas. Outdoor spaces tend to show sharper contrasts between open sunlight and shadowy patches. The AI picks up on those shifts and recommends plants shaped by exactly where they will sit.

How often do light conditions change in a room?+

Light changes often during the day and throughout the seasons. A south-facing window might catch direct sun in winter but softer, indirect light come summer when the sun sits higher. Try analyzing your room at different times of year, or jot down which direction your windows face for a fuller picture.

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