Steam Frame Has a Surprise Night Vision Trick Thanks to Its IR Cameras

Steam Frame has a feature Valve never really hid, but it was hardly the centerpiece of the headset's marketing. The device uses four outward-facing monochrome cameras for tracking, while built-in infrared illuminators are designed to keep tracking and passthrough working in dark environments. In practice, that means the headset can show enough of your surroundings to move around even when the room itself is almost completely dark.Owners on Reddit have specifically praised this low-light passthrough. With the headset on, users say they can see well enough to walk around confidently in a pitch-black room, while removing it leaves them with almost no useful visibility. This is obviously not military-grade night vision, but it is a surprisingly practical bonus for a VR headset. It is especially convenient for anyone who plays late at night and does not want to flood the room with bright lighting.