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Minecraft Daylight Detector item

Daylight Detector

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A redstone device that outputs a signal based on daylight level, useful for automating systems that respond to day/night cycles.

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About

The Daylight Detector is a wooden block that emits a redstone signal proportional to the current light level from the sky. During the day it outputs a strong signal; at night it outputs none. This makes it ideal for triggering mechanisms, lighting systems, or mob farms that need to respond automatically to the sun's position.

Place it on the ground or on other blocks and connect its output to redstone comparators or repeaters to control doors, lights, or other redstone contraptions. The signal strength varies smoothly throughout the day, so you can use comparators to detect specific times or light levels. You can invert its behavior with a right-click to make it output a signal at night instead of day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Daylight Detector?
A redstone device that outputs a signal based on daylight level, useful for automating systems that respond to day/night cycles.
When was the Daylight Detector data last updated?
The Daylight Detector entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Which game is the Daylight Detector from?
The Daylight Detector is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
Can I get the Daylight Detector without spawning it?
Yes. The Daylight Detector can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What items are related to the Daylight Detector?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Daylight Detector, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the Daylight Detector used for?
The Daylight Detector is a wooden block that emits a redstone signal proportional to the current light level from the sky. During the day it outputs a strong signal; at night it outputs none. This makes it ideal for triggering mechanisms, lighting systems, or mob farms that need to respond automatically to the sun's position.
What is the item id of the Daylight Detector?
The item id of the Daylight Detector is minecraft:daylight_detector.
What is the numerical id of the Daylight Detector?
The numerical id of the Daylight Detector is 151.
What is the give command of the Daylight Detector?
The give command of the Daylight Detector is /give @p minecraft:daylight_detector 1.
What is the stackable of the Daylight Detector?
The stackable of the Daylight Detector is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Daylight Detector?
The max stack size of the Daylight Detector is 64.
What is the material of the Daylight Detector?
The material of the Daylight Detector is Wood.
What is the hardness of the Daylight Detector?
The hardness of the Daylight Detector is 0.2.
What is the diggable of the Daylight Detector?
The diggable of the Daylight Detector is Yes.

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