This is documentation for the next SDK version. For up-to-date documentation, see the latest version (SDK 52).
A library that provides access to the device's light sensor.
LightSensor
from expo-sensors
provides access to the device's light sensor to respond to illuminance changes.
-
npx expo install expo-sensors
If you are installing this in an existing React Native app, start by installing expo
in your project. Then, follow the additional instructions as mentioned by the library's README under "Installation in bare React Native projects" section.
import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import { StyleSheet, Text, TouchableOpacity, View, Platform } from 'react-native';
import { LightSensor } from 'expo-sensors';
export default function App() {
const [{ illuminance }, setData] = useState({ illuminance: 0 });
const [subscription, setSubscription] = useState(null);
const toggle = () => {
if (subscription) {
unsubscribe();
} else {
subscribe();
}
};
const subscribe = () => {
setSubscription(
LightSensor.addListener(sensorData => {
setData(sensorData);
})
);
};
const unsubscribe = () => {
subscription && subscription.remove();
setSubscription(null);
};
useEffect(() => {
subscribe();
return () => unsubscribe();
}, []);
return (
<View style={styles.sensor}>
<Text>Light Sensor:</Text>
<Text>
Illuminance: {Platform.OS === 'android' ? `${illuminance} lx` : `Only available on Android`}
</Text>
<View style={styles.buttonContainer}>
<TouchableOpacity onPress={toggle} style={styles.button}>
<Text>Toggle</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>
</View>
</View>
);
}
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
sensor: {
flex: 1,
justifyContent: 'center',
alignItems: 'center',
paddingHorizontal: 10,
},
buttonContainer: {
flexDirection: 'row',
alignItems: 'stretch',
marginTop: 15,
},
button: {
flex: 1,
justifyContent: 'center',
alignItems: 'center',
backgroundColor: '#eee',
padding: 10,
},
});
import { LightSensor } from 'expo-sensors';
Type: Class extends default<LightSensorMeasurement>
LightSensor Methods
Checks user's permissions for accessing sensor.
Promise<PermissionResponse>
Returns boolean which signifies if sensor has any listeners registered.
boolean
Parameter | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
subscription | EventSubscription | A subscription to remove. |
Removes the given subscription.
void
Asks the user to grant permissions for accessing sensor.
Promise<PermissionResponse>
Parameter | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
intervalMs | number | Desired interval in milliseconds between sensor updates.
|
Set the sensor update interval.
void
An object obtained by permissions get and request functions.
Property | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
canAskAgain | boolean | Indicates if user can be asked again for specific permission. If not, one should be directed to the Settings app in order to enable/disable the permission. |
expires | PermissionExpiration | Determines time when the permission expires. |
granted | boolean | A convenience boolean that indicates if the permission is granted. |
status | PermissionStatus | Determines the status of the permission. |
Property | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
illuminance | number | Ambient light level registered by the device measured in lux (lx). |
timestamp | number | Timestamp of the measurement in seconds. |
Literal Type: multiple types
Permission expiration time. Currently, all permissions are granted permanently.
Acceptable values are: 'never'
| number
A subscription object that allows to conveniently remove an event listener from the emitter.
Property | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
remove | () => void | Removes an event listener for which the subscription has been created. After calling this function, the listener will no longer receive any events from the emitter. |