Tutorial adding HUE Motion sensor (Lux,Temp and Motion)

The values are logarithmic. In Philips words:

Light level in 10000 log10 (lux) +1 measured by sensor. Logarithm scale used because the human eye adjusts to light levels and small changes at low lux levels are more noticeable than at high lux levels.

So equivalent values:

Example                                 Lux               MeasuredValue
Overcast moonless night sky              0.0001                  0
Outdoor: Bright moonlight                1                       1
Home: Night light                        2                    3000
Home: Dimmed light                      10                   10000
Home: ‘Cosy’ living room                50                   17000
Home: ‘Normal’ non-task light          150                   22000
Home: Working / reading                350                   25500
Home: Inside daylight                  700                   28500
Home: Maximum to avoid glare          2000                   33000
Outdoor: Clear daylight            > 10000                 > 40000
Outdoor: direct sunlight            120000                   51000
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