We’re excited to announce RVC4 (Robotics Vision Core - OS that powers Luxonis cameras) 1.18, a major update that brings new hardware support, camera optimizations, and improvements across system stability and setup.
The most important highlight: a new way to set up cameras – making it easier and more reliable than ever before. To help you get started, we’ve prepared two video guides that walk you through the new setup flow.
Major Startup Changes in OS 1.18+
Starting with OS version 1.18 (September 2025), OAK cameras are now pre-configured for local use:
Stronger security by default: SSH password access is disabled, while oakctl works without a password. If you update from an older OS, you’ll lose SSH access and must reconfigure through setup.luxonis.com or through ADB.
Ready out-of-the-box: Devices now boot directly into a usable state without extra setup. The status LED turning solid blue (instead of blinking) indicates it’s ready.
These changes make setup simpler, faster, and more secure.
New Videos
OAK4 Getting Started:
Connect OAK4 to Luxonis Hub:
OAK4 Local Setup:
Other Key Highlights
🔧 Hardware & Platform – Added support for new OAK hardware revisions, fixed devkit issues, improved factory reset reliability, and introduced INA power measurement.
📷 Camera – Smarter resolution handling, IMX586 HDR3 support, improved tuning for stability and noise reduction, plus new sensor options.
⚡ Software & Agent – Power profiles enabled, oak-agent upgraded with more reliable MQTT/WebRTC handling, interactive app execution, and updated Rust toolchain.
🖥️ App & Hub – Updated default app, smoother Hub setup, improved model caching, better Point Cloud actions, and added depth stream measurements.
A full changelog can be found in the documentation.
Why This Matters
This release focuses on simplifying setup, improving stability, and unlocking new hardware support. Whether you’re working with the latest R9 hardware revisions, optimizing camera pipelines, or ensuring more robust connectivity, RVC 1.18 makes the developer experience smoother.
Try it out now
If you have a camera with an older version of OS, you can update following the tutorials in our documentation.
