Enabling the Open Protocol on VIA-IPC-4BE/4TE-LIM Cameras
This feature becomes available after updating the firmware to version V5.8.4_build260609.
Once the Open Protocol feature is enabled, the camera fully switches to using the integrated Hikvision SDK protocol for external connections, and the original Viasecurity proprietary protocol is suspended. When the feature is disabled, the device automatically reverts to operating on the original Viasecurity protocol.
This mode allows you to seamlessly add the camera to third-party software, as well as connect this device to other Hikvision recorders using their native protocol.
To ensure the new feature works correctly and to avoid software conflicts, you must reset the device to factory settings after installing firmware V5.8.4 dated June 9, 2026.
Setup steps:
- 1. Go to the main settings menu.
- 2. Open the Maintenance → Device Debugging settings menu.
- 3. Toggle the switch to enable SSH. Save the changes.
- 4. Next, go to the Network menu → Platform Access → SDK Service.
- 5. A new button Open Protocol will appear in this menu. Enable it and save the settings.
