KVM compatibility

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

Manufacturer	Model	Keyboard Works	Mouse Works	Hotkey Switching Works	Notes	Verified by TinyPilot
AIMOS	4-Port HDMI KVM	Yes	Yes	Yes (*with old TinyPilot software version)	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. [Update 9/28/2021] The latest TinyPilot Pro firmware can no longer do hotkey switching that is compatible with this KVM.	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
E-SDS	8-Port HDMI KVM Switch 4K	Yes	Yes	Yes	TinyPilot's USB output must plug into the KVM's keyboard/mouse input. Connecting to other USB ports on the KVM won't work.	No

Limited compatibility

Manufacturer	Model	Keyboard Works	Mouse Works	Hotkey Switching Works	Notes	Verified by TinyPilot
Avocent	DSR 4020 16-port	Yes	No	???		No
CKLau	4-Port HDMI KVM	Yes	Yes	No	Doesn't show boot screens	Yes
TESmart	8-Port HDMI KVM	Yes	Yes	No	Video lag, doesn’t recognize keyboard/mouse input, keyboard/mouse works when plugged into usb hub, but lose hotkey switching	No
TESmart	HKS0801A1U 8-port HMDI KVM 4k@60	Yes	Yes	Switching via IP/RS232	Keyboard/mouse works when plugged into USB hub. Switching via IP works. (Didn't see any video lag.) Switching app download link 1, Switching app download link 2, Bash script for switching	No
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

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