Proximity Lamp
by FunkyToc
Proximity Lamp lets redstone lamps, candles, copper bulbs and campfires switch on when a player comes near them, with several light modes to choose from.
What it does
The mod adds four light modes to blocks that can be lit: a proximity mode that turns the light on when a player is in range, a night mode that only enables the proximity check after dark, a permanent mode that keeps the light on, and a toggle. Redstone lamps, candles, copper bulbs and campfires all work with it, and the detection distance can be tuned through the proximity level, which a redstone signal can lower.
The server must run the mod, while the client can optionally install it for the full set of features. Proximity Lamp is published for Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 29 release versions, 1.17 – 1.21.11, and a data pack is available for servers. The code is under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 license, so the mod is not open source. The author lists an issue tracker and a wiki for reports and documentation.
Key features
Four light modes
Each supported block can be set to proximity, night-only proximity, permanent lit, or a toggle that uses sound.
Redstone and material triggers
Alternative power can be supplied with redstone, and a lamp can be lit by throwing a material at it, such as quartz or white wool.
Adjustable detection distance
A redstone signal can decrease the proximity level, and blocks can be stacked to change the detection range.
Datapack support
Behavior is defined in a datapack included with the mod, so servers can adjust how lights react without code changes.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Automatic lighting
Entrances, paths and rooms light up as players walk in and go dark when they leave, without any wiring.
Night-only lighting
Night mode keeps a light off during the day and enables proximity detection only after dark.
Who it’s for: Builders and server owners who want lights that react to players without manual switches or extra mods for each block type.
How it compares
Remote Lights runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.21.2 – 26.1.2, with the server required and the client optional, so it covers a wider range of loaders and versions. Its license is the MIT License. Create: Lights & Controls is for Forge and NeoForge only, covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and is not open source. Colorful Redstone Lamps runs on Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 and is client-side only under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Lamp | Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.17 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-01-30 |
| Remote Lights | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.2 – 26.1.2 | Server required, client optional | 2025-03-13 |
| Create: Lights & Controls | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-11 |
| Colorful Redstone Lamps | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-26 |
Questions
Does Proximity Lamp need to be installed on the client?
Which blocks work with Proximity Lamp?
Which loaders does Proximity Lamp support?
In the catalog
Proximity Lamp is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Proximity Lamp adds functionalities to manage lights. Works with redstone lamp, candles, copper bulbs and campfires. Mod packaging is designed to be more convenient for your installations. Executed on the server side, it does not need to be installed on the client side. Keep in mind that inside the mod is simply a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/proximity-lamp
- Owner
- FunkyToc
- Published
- 2024-06-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15