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what can the ambient light sensor see?

What can the ambient light sensor see? Is it like a camera?

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Posted on Jan 8, 2020 11:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2020 11:04 AM

No, it isn’t a camera. It is a simple light sensing component.

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Jan 8, 2020 11:04 AM in response to Haply

No, it isn’t a camera. It is a simple light sensing component.

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Jan 8, 2020 11:04 AM in response to Haply

No. It is a light sensor. Senses the brightness of the light available around your computer when you are using it. It is not a camera.

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