Reddit mentions: The best ir illuminators

Kiwi straps suck. Mamut Grips are best for big hands, but are good. AMVR are the best grips. I own both grips. I threw the kiwi things in the garbage.

The silicon interface depends on the person. It doesn't sandpaper your face like the stock one, and feels nice and cool for the first 5 minutes, but it feels awful once it gets sweaty - imagine a wet rubber wedgie on your face. I currently have the VRCover 'facial interface set' with the 'comfort' pad that is pleather. It isn't perfect, but its the best I have found.

I hear some good things about the Studioform strap, but it looks hot and one more thing to mess with. I went went with the Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, but that costs money. I ripped the headphones out of it, so I just have stock audio. I love the quick-adjust thing on the DAS like a hard hat - makes switching people so much faster and better.

Then there is the cable. I don't do the Oculus Link, but even so I have kids and I have heard of people ruining the cable charge port on the Quest yanking on it. I got one of those magnetic USB adapters to reduce the risk of port damage.

All of the goodies need to fit in a case, and I love this thing - its super sturdy and fits it all without being too big.

Then if you want to play in the dark you need a good IR light so it is dark for your wife to sleep but the Quest can still see.

You could consider an NVR lockbox like this one.

Some things I've found:

1. More cameras are better than fewer, even at lower resolutions and frame rates to save disk space.
   
2. Cat5/6 cable is cheap; you time running them is not. So always run more parallel cables than you need, in case one fails (chewed by rodents, etc.).
   
3. Definitely use external IR illuminators like this one, which are much better than the built-in camera ones, which are then disabled. This also means fewer false motion alerts from dust, mist, and spiders, which are attracted to the IR LEDs in the cameras.
   
4. Before mounting a camera permanently, test its view during the day and night using a temporary clamp or shallow screws.
   
5. Read this wiki, especially the part on securing your home network. Although the site focuses on Blue Iris, the wiki pages contain a lot of great advice.
   
   Good luck!

If it were me I'd start adding some extra IR illumination. The 'Ghosting' issue is the camera doing long exposure per video frame and then 'stacking' video frames to improve signal to noise, which it does at the cost of increased motion blur.

Adding more IR light will improve this situation.

I installed one each of the following as en experiment and was rather impressed by the difference it made in my situation: (Not a sponsor, just a consumer)

24watt Wide Angle (good to about 20 meters)
24watt Wide Angle IR Spot light (good to about 40 meters)

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Given the area you're interested in and its distance I would think two or three of either would light that sidewalk up like a stadium when viewed thru the security camera while appearing pitch black to the human eye.

The key factor is going to be your infrared lights/LEDs. I've seen really cheap cameras with amazing night quality due to dedicated (separate) IR lamps, and insanely expensive cameras that show next to nothing with poor IR illumination.

I have a few Axis cameras, and after trying one of these IR LEDs, I'll never put anything outdoors without one: https://www.axis.com/en-us/products/illuminators/axis-t90c-ir-illuminators

I have one of these pointing at an area about the size of half a football field and it's amazing: https://www.axis.com/en-us/products/axis-t90d-irled-illuminators (a client paid for it, otherwise it would be well beyond my budget for a home IR lamp).

Keep in mind that the Axis models are *probably* grossly overpriced, and you are likely able to find cheaper / more custom variants. A quick search on amazon (Canada) showed this as one of the first items: https://www.amazon.ca/ICAMI-Illuminators-Infrared-Lights-Security/dp/B01GZYS326. I'd try something like that first, and see how it affects your current setup before changing cameras. Note that I have no idea if that particular product is good, it just came up on the first page. Do your own research on IR lights to find one that is in your budget and hits the angles that you want!

WDR is great for certain situations sadly not this one, what you need is more IR lighting.
Here’s a quick video about WDR
https://www.axis.com/en-ca/technologies/forensic-wdr .
There are some cameras that will work in very low light conditions the Axis cameras with their lightfinder technology is great or the starlight cameras are amazing failing that something like https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1568064140&s=gateway&sr=8-4 would help a lot , try a magazine with a face on it put it on your vehicle so you can see how good it looks. Though you don’t seem to have a definition problem just a lighting issue. Hope this is some help to you.

I had it at roughly 4 ft off the ground aimed parallel to the ground this seemed to give the best result.

I wanted to give some information on my testing using IR transmitters to create a play space. I bought the "80ft" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 transmitter and attempted to use it to create a full size 25x25 foot play space.

It will let you do that you can get a full 25x25 foot play space however it's only front facing. The issue is when you turn your back to the transmitter it doesn't see enough to continue tracking and will drop you out of the experience you are in. If you limit yourself to about 10x10 feet then you can get 360 degree tracking (as it can see enough when you back is turned to keep tracking). It seems like I might be able to grab some spare cellphone flashes on the back side to get a full 25x25 foot play space. It seems reasonable that the "200ft" transmitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=emc_b_5_i should be able to give you a full 25x25 foot 360 degree playspace.

IR Blasters are directional Infrared Radiation (IR), a spectrum of light that's mostly invisible to human eyes but the Wyzecams can use to record its surrounding in the dark. In other words, video recordings in the dark, look like clear, bright, daytime, black and white scenes.

These light sources use electricity but it also has sensors that turn "on" the light when dark, and on average illuminates about 12 hours everyday depending on its installed geographic location. The longer its light is on the more money it takes operator - but it makes a huge difference for video recording when installed correctly.

With the Wyzecam and sensors triggering the Wyze smart outlets that now controls my IR blasters, it only turns on as needed, which reduces the energy cost, by my guesstimate of 99%, which translates ruffly into $18.92 savings per year for my current energy rates of 27¢ per kWh on Oahu.

I have been using this light fixture with no failures or operational issues.

My biggest lesson with IR blasters was that the light source cannot be too strong or the details get "washed-out" like a person's face. How the IR blaster is aimed takes trial and error to get it right for each installation but the results are worthwhile.

Cool, thanks for the info.

It looks sweet and this is a great resource for others. I am think of trying strips like these OSRAM strips perhaps at $10 each (granted they are 4000K, but as an example): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XYSQ73O/?coliid=I2KUNMMNE0ULAF&colid=F430KH09V2V5&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Thanks again for the photos!

*: Note for anyone trying to accomplish something similar with less technical ability... grab an 8 bulb T5 fixture and order 8 45W LED bulbs with digital ballast bypass. You can get 360W of light with no heat for ~$400 and you get to pick your spectrum (I have 4 3000K & 4 660nm in mine).

Definitely the plant.
I'ma nest pro and install lots of cameras.
Once thing I always look out for is how close it is to a tree or plants.
Because if it's too closer to a plant all the ir light will reflect off the plant and make it bright.

If you trim the plant half way it should get you a brighter view of your car.

Or... If you have room and power I've had other clients buy a ir light.
Where you can put in in middle area and it will brighten up your front yard by a lot at night.. but is a little eh asthetics wise.
Univivi IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 8-LEDs IR Infrared Light Security Cameras. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J.kyDbS19GW0H

Would love one of these... Univivi IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 8-Leds IR Infrared Light for Security Cameras. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Hgq8AbK209BTZ lolol

Edit. If that doesn't work this time.. then I guess this one

Manker E02 Best AAA Flashlight 180 Lumen Right Angle Keychain Light Mini EDC LED Flashlight with High CRI Nichia 219C, Reversible Clip & Magnet Tail - Black Color https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J3TB9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2hq8Ab9PEPRMZ

It does a pretty good job. Lights up my whole living room. If its not enough however you can help the cam by getting more IR LED lights like this one.

I've been pretty happy with the Amazon ir floods 12volt so they can run off of most cameras piggybacked. They are like 30 bucks for the 8 LED.
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Vision-Infrared-Illuminator-Security/dp/B07N31L3C8/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=ir+flood+light+for+security+cameras&pd_rd_r=b9a05ebc-b763-4112-9c1a-ec4b6db136dd&pd_rd_w=Foaqo&pd_rd_wg=lajJj&pf_rd_p=c4f415d0-a1e0-4106-ae10-812d2919cfaf&pf_rd_r=PYXE4X997CRES1H2WX5A&qid=1569364368&s=gateway&sr=8-16

Yes; I bought one from Amazon once - they refer to them as an "LED IR illuminator". LIFX also sells a bulb that illuminates in the IR range as well; this would give you the option of running it in normal or colored mode and then switching it over to IR at some point during the night.

Here's an example of an LED IR Illuminator (and this one is on sale today with a coupon!)

https://smile.amazon.com/YRXC-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B07Q86153D/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=24YKTC5XHSWBQ&keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1558617968&s=gateway&sprefix=IR+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Just a note - when you're looking at these, it's best to try to get one that comes with a matched power supply. Some don't come with an AC supply and if you buy the wrong adapter, you can end up shortening the life of your IR LEDs as they are sensitive to power fluctuations.

Hope this helps!

I'm having the same issues with my recently purchased pans. 3 cameras in various rooms throughout my house, the IR alone barely penetrates a few feet into the dark. In my kid's rooms they leave nightlights on, so it's not an issue. In our playroom though, I ended up putting my old FosCam on a shelf, and plugging it in just as a supplementary IR illuminator. It has far more IR lights and it lights up a large playroom like a christmas tree. I'm loving almost everything about the Wyze cams, but a little disappointed in the apparent weakness of the IR lights. I'd definitely suggest checking Amazon, they have some cheap IR illuminators that could help.

This one has decent reviews and is mentioned to work great with Wyze cams. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aG80CbEE00161

I got these, but off eBay. There are hundreds of Chinese brands all selling probably the exact same device.

https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-48-LED-Infrared-Vision-Illuminator/dp/B0067S8IZ8/

Works very well, although the beam is on the narrow side. I have two of them covering a 120 degree sweep and they are very very bright.

My next purchase would however be these, the LEDs seem to be EXIR rather than the standard IR LED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6K407Q?psc=1

Since the cameras have to be unfiltered in the IR to see the controllers, there's a good chance you could get a small IR illuminator like this $19 one at 940nm that should be effectively invisible to humans and just illuminate the room with it if you want to use the unit in darkness. The IR should bleed through all RGB/Bayer filters to put data into every channel, meaning that even if the Quest only uses, say, green to identify objects it will still work.

If you're handy with a soldering iron you can probably make a light for $5-6 in a pinch.

The spec sheed said that the nest cam had a 850nm ir filter..... Guess they changed it for the IQ

Here are some 940nm Illuminators:

CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength 45 Degree 324pc LED IR Illuminator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3ULKFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_opOIDbYAA971Z

CMVision Invisible IR-200-940 CMVision 940nm Wavelength 198 IRLED Night Indoor/Outdoor Long Range 50-300ft LED Illuminator w/Free 3A 12V Power Adaptor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PLOPDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ioOIDb7X1758R

CMVision IRP6-940nm Invisible WideAngle 6pc High Power LED IR Array Illuminator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q11HA32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2mOIDbZSCN2ZE

940nm IR LED Illuminator Security Lighting 48PCS INSIVIBLE Infrared LED for Night Vision Surveillance CCTV Camera Fill Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5T7GZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IkOIDbJ6M7465

CMVision IR100-940 IR Illuminator with 940nm wavelength Indoor/Outdoor Long Range 30-100ft and Free 2A 12VDC Adaptor and 2.1mm DC cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038RZ1CO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_okOIDb1N7KJ8J

Anyone know if the sensor can be triggered at 850nm? Might be worth pointing something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Illuminator-Infrared-Adapter-Security-Cameras/dp/B07DTJNSC2/ref=pd_day0_hl_421_5/147-3497344-2661045?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07DTJNSC2&pd_rd_r=ffc8cc45-bc13-11e8-85dd-873fcc9bd247&pd_rd_w=U16aI&pd_rd_wg=hNXzF&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=1ZRZGW8DTBHS6NR8TNHW&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=1ZRZGW8DTBHS6NR8TNHW

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At the sensor so when the lights go out it turns on and hopefully triggers the lights to turn back on and it will turn off.

Ok I’m not 100% on how to use them but have read of others doing so on r/legaladvice
If there’s red at night then it has infrared night vision,


r/homedefense might have some info on them. Something like this pointed straight at the cameras creates a flare so they’re unable to see with them, unsure if it works the same during the day https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR200-Outdoor-Illuminator-Position-Adjustment/dp/B004V9Z7ZY

I've been using a couple of these around the house for over a year. I'm happy with it and service was great when I had an issue ( my fault ) with one.

https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-AI4-Infrared-Security/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3M3V81HYZIW5O&keywords=ir+illuminator&qid=1562946265&s=gateway&sprefix=ir+ilum%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-3

Get yourself a red light led with at least 650 nm lights, leave it on your shin for an hour or so after training, it feels great and you won't feel any soreness. I use something like this .

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075ZYG89D/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1 would something like this work for Quest tracking in the dark? I hate having my overhead lights in at night, and this would be handy for outdoor parties that go on after dusk, it it will work like I hope.

The camera only has 4 small IR lights built into it so distance isnt its friend. I have looked into buying an auxiliary IR light meant to light up 200ft to brighten up my backyard at night. Something like this

Univivi IR Illuminator 90 Degree Wide Angle 8-LEDs IR Infrared Light Security Cameras. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SagVCbGJST4EB

I added a couple IR illuminators to handle the after dark lighting for my cameras and actually turned off the IR from the Wyze cams themselves. They aren't any good for outdoor illumination. Not knocking them for that, as I knew that when I purchased. But a couple ir lights like these Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8QvYDb1AF74CG. Do a great job of lighting the areas my cameras cover. There are many cheap options, just recommending one Inknow that works. You don't have to mount it next to your camera, if that's inconvenient, just where you want the night vision to be lit up.

30$ Infrared illuminator works perfectly (guardian and tracking) for Quest in pitch black room.

edit: amazon link.

What I want to know is whether something like this can light up the room for the cameras.

They obviously see infrared (the controllers use them), so lighting up the room with non-visible light could be a way to get a dark room with decent tracking. It depends if the IR light is too bright and blots out the controllers tracking (though tracking still works on the Rift in the sun, it's just a bit flaky)

That's no FLIR, that's a regular security camera with IR flood light to improve visibility at night, something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518589315&sr=8-5&keywords=ir+light

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I use this one, works perfectly and lights up the entire room

I use this one:

Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_80CUDbP85W82X via @amazon

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I leave it plugged in all the time and it allows the Quest to track perfectly in the dark. I just aim it up at the ceiling and it illuminates a whole bedroom. You may need more power to play outside though.

https://i.imgur.com/1kQB7q2.jpg

Tonight I'm evaluating this inexpensive illuminator. To my hobbyist eyes it does a very respectable job. I can see facial features beyond the patio.

Comments, please?

They're LED lights like this one. Also Flossy is good.

Throw this bad boy in your play space and you should be good.

https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI8-Powerful-Infrared/dp/B0771GQMPT/

I bought one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D for $20.

It works pretty well.

Ok cool. I'll try and find one on Amazon and do some tests.

Edit : Just ordered one of these to try

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZYG89D/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you think an 80ft Illuminator made by the same company would also be effective? Amazon Canada only has that type.

I picked up this one for $15 and it works great. I use it outside in the evening.

I thought about trying to cover a large area with IR light and see what it does to tracking.. see if it would make the head set work in a dim area vs having to have alot of light.. i usually play late at night on my days off (i work graveyard) and having all the lights on can cause quite a bit of light though out the rest of the house where others are sleeping..

something like a pair of thise.. on at each corner or something..

https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B075F7NV56/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1519781590&sr=8-6&keywords=ir+flood+lights

Get an IR light and you can play at night. Something like this.

My idea for the moment is to combine this 200ft tendelux
https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI18-Outdoor-Security/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=IR+floodlight&qid=1559155243&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

With this DC-DC coverter for my ebike battery
https://www.ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/dc-dc-converters/dc-12v20w.html
And have a mobile IR light station that I can take anywhere I ride.
And also make for a quick get away if things ever get hairy.

Looks like everything should be plug and play for me in this setup.

How can I control a 330mAp, 12VDC LED strip from running off a 12V DC5A power supply from a pi model 3?

I am able to power the LEDs connected to the power source via a bread board, however I have not yet figured out gpio pin control. I have considered a physical relay (too loud) and a tip120 transistor (potentially gets too hot).

Thanks!

Power strip

LEDs

For night time maybe install an IR spotlight to illuminate your porch area? Something like this maybe.

https://www.amazon.com/CMVision-IR200-Outdoor-Illuminator-Position-Adjustment/dp/B004V9Z7ZY

Or you could change the porch light switch to be on a timer or controlled by a smart hub and timed that way.

During the day it's gonna be tough because your dealing with the property of all cameras which don't do well with foreground subjects that area dark compared to a bright background, besides relocating the camera I don't have any ideas for that problem.

You'll need separate IR LED banks to illuminate your intended area. Adding more to feed off of a simple USB power source doesn't seem to be wise.

https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/

I haven't been happy in my search for IR lights too.

If you can use AC power or 12V DC, then look at some IR floodlights. Here's an example. It's "850nm", but it's not just a single wavelength. The output is a curve that extends down to visible wavelengths. Usually that's not a good thing, but in your case it is if you're using that film.

For flashlights, I've been underwhelmed. I got a couple of multi core zoomies built on the SK68 since I didn't want to spend a lot unless I find something decent or build my own. If I build my own, it'll be built on a showerhead reflector flashlight so that I can put in enough emitters to get a lot of output.

Have you tried IR with digital cameras? The cheap Gopro clones, actually more like SJCAM SJ4000 clones, have an IR filter that's possible to remove. I think there are adapters that would let you use a long pass filter too. Supposedly some cell phones don't have IR filters on the selfie cam too.

The issue is that the infrared bulbs are reflecting off the glass. You could try and put a red filter on the camera itself. If that doesn’t work. Turn of the infrared on the camera and purchase a separate infrared light and mount that outside. This will allow you to keep the camera inside. The culprit will not be the wiser about the light panel as it is not going to shine light on him that he can see. [ir panel](ICAMI IR Illuminators 96pcs,High Power Infrared LED Lights for Security Camera https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GZYS326/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JMHJBb7TKZZ4F)

I use this one and it lights up my entire room, they're really bright in the headset.

Clean link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MV9YHN9/

Like would this one work? It talks about different angles and wave lengths.

Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w9CrDbJXQMDM0

I have this one. It’s definitely not visible.

I used Tendelux 120ft IR Illuminator (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771GQMPT/), the same IR illuminator from this YouTube video. It immediately recognized the room (which I had previously configured with the lights on) and tracking is great. To my human eyes, it appears as just 6 very dim red LEDs and the room is totally dark.

I enjoy using VR in the dark mainly because I get no light through the nosehole, and it's also nice for using it in bed and not having to turn the light off afterwards.

I'm currently typing this comment at my PC, but my monitor is off and I'm viewing the display using Virtual Desktop on my Quest. So I can use my PC in complete darkness.

Something like this?

you mean like this? ~ 90 degrees. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075F7NV56/

I’m in Canada (Amazon.ca) and we seem to pay more for everything. Price is CDN. I seen a few branded under a different names on Amazon.comfor much cheaper. Also you may not need 12 Leds, they have a 6 LED one. I wanted it to reach to the back of my property so i went with 12. If you look at the top left of the second picture, you can see it.

https://www.amazon.ca/AUTENS-Illuminator-Waterproof-Infrared-Surveillance/dp/B07MG7J5LP/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ir%2Billuminator&qid=1564582545&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Here is one of the re-branded ones on Amazon.com. Specs are identical.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6EDOO2?aaxitk=LCOAi2jFNmlky-c8RJNHFw&pd_rd_i=B01G6EDOO2&pf_rd_p=9420597b-7dad-4cbd-a28d-7d676ac67378&hsa_cr_id=6568488390001&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%253A%252F%252Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%252Fimages%252FI%252F61ysufVbGyL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01G6EDOO2

Here is the link you requested and a comparison as well.

https://imgur.com/a/I0Fn5go

https://www.amazon.com/Tendelux-Illuminator-BI18-Outdoor-Security/dp/B0771HSGH4/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=150ft+IR+Illuminator&pd_rd_i=B0771HSGH4&pd_rd_r=3a4d405d-a3af-4945-b635-db0b748d438c&pd_rd_w=F38hL&pd_rd_wg=0eUtB&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=XWT2CSX75CN0K4JEPSWP

I purchased this IR floodlight for $19 on amazon. Put it in the corner of my room and I can play in bed in complete darkness.

The Quest tracks via IR and if you have one going in a dark room, your Quest will be able to track because of it. You can find one on Amazon for 15 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/Illuminator-4-Led-Vision-Camera-Adapter/dp/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=pd_cp_421_2/134-2760130-8046253?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07CJDJ3VP&pd_rd_r=93c418eb-ad60-482e-8939-18060449b3b4&pd_rd_w=LqFjY&pd_rd_wg=t9hi8&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=YE0V0TEHARZJ6227CHG9&psc=1&refRID=YE0V0TEHARZJ6227CHG9

found something on amazon. I'm not sure what stores locally might carry something like this, sorry.

https://www.amazon.ca/ICAMI-Illuminators-Infrared-Lights-Security/dp/B01GZYS326/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510168299&sr=8-1&keywords=infrared+lights

edit: really depends on what exactly you need this for, but most TV remotes use infrared light which you can pick up on camera when you click buttons.

for playing in the dark

Lens protect

Plastic head because why not

Does your camera have infrared LEDs? You'd want to turn them off so that they don't create glare on the glass in front of the camera. I'd make sure it's possible to do that and still have the camera use the IR sensor instead of the day time sensor. I haven't tried this on my cameras, so I'm not sure if that's an option.

If your camera doesn't have IR LEDs, then I'm guessing it probably doesn't have an IR sensor either, so it wouldn't "see" the light given off by an IR LED.

You can indeed use external IR illuminators with cameras, but I've only done it by supplementing the existing IR on the camera, not using them instead of the camera's IR lights.

I use these IR lights to supplement the IR on my outdoor cameras.

Heads up, this does not include a power adapter to plug it into your wall. Amazon does sell them packaged with adapters for another $10-12 though, if you poke around.

Edit: Here’s the one I use, with power adapter. I needed a bigger one for a larger space. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771GQMPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E-8JDbJ8E3XVF

I got an infrared light from amazon that works too.

I’m going to try it with this one: Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_iwTxDbAT6Q1XK

Tendelux 80ft IR Illuminator | AI4 No Hot Spot Wide Angle Infrared Light for Security Camera (w/Power Adapter) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ec25CbWYW02AZ

so something like these?

• https://smile.amazon.com/Illuminator-4-Led-Vision-Camera-Adapter/dp/B07CJDJ3VP/
  
• https://smile.amazon.com/Illuminator-Flashlight-Infrared-Adjustable-Hunting/dp/B07LGLB58X/

For your first link, here's the .COM version.
https://smile.amazon.com/AUTENS-Illuminator-Waterproof-Infrared-Surveillance/dp/B07MG7J5LP/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=AUTENS+IR+Illuminator&qid=1565463822&s=gateway&sr=8-3

here you go. some people are using them with Wyze as seen in the reviews https://www.amazon.com/Univivi-Infrared-Illuminator-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01G6K407Q/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZYG89D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_zeysDbC1BNQ3V

https://www.amazon.com/YRXC-Illuminator-Infrared-Security-Cameras/dp/B07Q86153D

It seems to be sold out, but there are many similar brands out there.

I will be trying out this $19 illuminator instead. Same company, but smaller version, so wasting less electricity. Coverage should be more than enough for any VR play-space.

Oredered this, will post updates this weekend https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07CJDJ3VP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jTN5Cb3PD95BT

Call the police.

IANAL. Backyards are not typically covered under the "reasonable expectation of privacy" which governs photography. However, the drone flybys are becoming a nuisance and you probably have some rights in that regard.

Or, grab something like this Infrared spotlight and aim it at the drone whenever it flies by. The light isn't visible to the naked eye, but the digital camera in the drone will probably see it as a stupid bright light which will wash out the picture.

If you didn't look this up yet, here's an example.

Amazon US product link for those too lazy to search (like me)

Just for reference, here is an example PoE injector. Not being limited to batter opens up options if you can run the wire: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PoE150S-Injector-Adapter-compliant/dp/B001PS9E5I

I don’t have any camera recommendations for you. But I did have a really shitty night camera for awhile. I ended up setting up an external IR light to make up for it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6K407Q

So that’s something to keep in mind if you are unhappy with whatever you get or want lighting from another source