Using darkness to your advantage isn't a terrible idea, but it's also not a terrible idea to identify exactly what you're shooting at.
https://fox8.com/2019/07/13/michiga...killed-wife-after-mistaking-her-for-intruder/
It's worth noting that while Louisiana does not have a duty to retreat, blindly shooting someone in your home can yield unwanted repercussions.
LED light sensing plug in night lights are handy. They provide enough light to navigate the hallways, but are not enough light to PID someone or something.
You can also get them in red, which doesn't distort your night vision and has an added perk of looking pretty cool...especially with wood flooring...or so I've been told :P