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# Light Level
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Gets the light level from ``0`` (dark) to ``255`` (bright). The light is measured by using various LEDs from the screen.
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This function will return ``0`` on the first call to this method, a light reading will be available after the display has activated the light sensor for the first time.
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```sig
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input.lightLevel();
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```
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### Returns
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* [Number](/reference/types/number) - light level from ``0`` (dark) to ``255`` (bright).
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### Example: chart light level
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Use `plot bar chart` to visual the influence of various light source on the light level.
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```blocks
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basic.forever(() => {
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led.plotBarGraph(input.lightLevel(), 255)
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})
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```
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### Lessons
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### See also
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[acceleration](/reference/input/acceleration), [compass-heading](/reference/input/compass-heading)
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