Systems and techniques are provided for light source status detection. Ambient light values generated by an ambient light sensor of a device in an environment over a period of time may be received. A first light source model for the device may be generated using a first subset of the ambient light values. A second light source model for the device may be generated using a second subset of the ambient light values. A current ambient light value generated by the ambient light sensor of the device may be received. The first light source model or the second light source model may be selected based on a time at which the current ambient light value was generated. Whether the current ambient light value indicates that a local artificial light source is on may be determined using the current ambient light value and selected light source model.