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    Get Light Level from Camera

    I am doing home automation (using HomeSeer) and for many actions depend on the light level. For indoor I have plugin light sensors but outside I would have to use wireless sensors. Hence, I was wondering if the cameras could be used as light sensors? I don't think cameras provide any LUX...
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    Camera Choices

    I have a rental home next door that I need to keep an eye on as it's a magnet for vandals when not occupied. The furthest distance I need to clearly see a face at night is about 120ft. There is a single light source that marginally illuminates about the first 60ft of that. The HFOV I need is...
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    Are there any cams that also measure light/brightness?

    I want to add more intelligence to my home automation system by controlling awnings and shades based on the brightness outside. I could just install a few outdoor light sensors and integrate them into my home automation system. However, that means more devices hanging on my walls and replacing...