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How to Use Photone
➡️ Start here to learn how to achieve optimal lighting with Photone
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➡️ Start here to learn how to achieve optimal lighting with Photone
Learn what affects the accuracy of the Photone Grow Light Meter
What is a diffuser, why do I need one, and how do I get one?
Selecting the right light source setting is crucial for accurate PAR measurement
To get accurate light intensity measurements (e.g. PPFD, lux) you must choose the correct light source setting
Recommended PAR and DLI levels for your medical cannabis plants
Recommended PAR and DLI levels for your medical cannabis plants
Recommended DLI levels and lighting for your houseplants
Recommended DLI levels and lighting for your houseplants
Recommended photoperiod and PAR levels for your corals
Step-by-step instructions to use Photone underwater
By calibrating you can align Photone’s reading to a reference
Learn more about our Pro Settings and how to use them
Learn how much light your plant needs
The daily light integral (DLI) specifies the usable light received within a 24 hour window. Understanding and optimizing DLI is crucial for healthy plants and bountiful plant yield.
You probably already stumbled across some common grow light metrics and abbreviations. This article provides a glossary and simple explanations of all relevant terms.
Both PPFD and Lux are units used to measure the intensity of light. Whereas Lux is universally used to measure and compare the brightness of visible light, PPFD is referring to the amount of light suitable for active photosynthesis of plants.
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