KVM compatibility - tiny-pilot/tinypilot GitHub Wiki
It's possible to "chain" TinyPilot together with another KVM. Some TinyPilot users do this so that their TinyPilot can manage many devices at once.
Full compatibility
Limited compatibility
| Manufacturer |
Model |
Keyboard Works |
Mouse Works |
Hotkey Switching Works |
Notes |
Verified by TinyPilot |
| TESmart |
HKS0801A1U 8-port HMDI KVM 4k@60 |
Yes |
Yes |
Switching via IP/RS232 |
Keyboard/mouse works when plugged into USB hub KVM port. KVM switching via IP works. (Didn't see any video lag.) Tested with and without powered splitter between TinyPilot and KVM (with splitter set to EDID "copy"). Was able to see BIOS/boot screens. Switching app (8x1-HDMI-KVM-Control-panel) download link 1, Switching app download link 2, Bash script for switching, forum discussion |
No |
| AIMOS |
4-Port HDMI KVM |
Yes |
Yes |
Only on older revisions* |
TinyPilot can't boot while connected to the KVM because the KVM handles power strangely, but it works if you connect TinyPilot after it's already booted. If you put a powered HDMI splitter between the TinyPilot and the KVM, everything works. See this demo video by YouTuber DBTech. |
Yes |
| AIMOS |
2-Port HDMI KVM |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes* |
TinyPilot can't boot while connected to the KVM because the KVM handles power strangely, but it works if you connect TinyPilot after it's already booted. If you put a powered HDMI splitter between the TinyPilot and the KVM, everything works. |
No |
| Avocent |
DSR 4020 16-port |
Yes |
No |
??? |
|
No |
| CKLau |
4-Port HDMI KVM |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Doesn't show boot screens |
Yes |
| FJGear |
4-port USB 2.0 HDMI |
Yes |
??? |
For some users |
|
No |
| Vertiv |
MPU2016 |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
|
No |
| Vertiv |
MPU8032 |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
|
No |
| Vertiv |
AutoView 2020 |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
|
No |
| SANWA |
SW-KVM4LUN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
KB works when Pi4 connects to USB port of KB, Mouse works when Pi4 connects to USB port of Mouse. |
No |
| PWAY |
4-Port HDMI KVM Switch - PW-SH0401B |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The TinyPilot is not booting up when plugging to KVM-switch. Boot the TinyPilot first and plug the KVM-switch. Further testing will be carried. NOTE: looking alike Greathtek's product. |
No |
| IOGEAR |
4-Port KVM - GCS1794 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes* |
Hotkey switching works with a physical keyboard but may require a workaround if using the on-screen keyboard: Discussion |
No |
| Belkin |
F1DC1XXH Pro3 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Virtual Media doesn't seem to work. Discussion |
No |
Incompatible
| Manufacturer |
Model |
Keyboard Works |
Mouse Works |
Hotkey Switching Works |
Notes |
Verified by TinyPilot |
| TRENDnet |
TK-803R - 8-port USB/PS2 Rack Mount |
No |
No |
No |
|
No |