Welcome to the PiKVM Blog. Here you'll find updates, tutorials, release notes, and insights into KVM-over-IP development.
Now you will see the reason why there is no signal. We reliably distinguish the condition of the cable from the absence of a signal or unsupported video mode.
With this new mode, all USB keyboards and mice connected to PiKVM directly will be forwarded the host. If you're using PiKVM Switch, they will be forwarded via the Switch to the active selected host.
This release has gathered a whole bunch of features that some users have been asking. And this is a big step forward in terms of usability.
PiKVM V4 Plus just got a new tool to read and adopt display identifiers like model and serial number from the physical monitor.
At the request of Switch owners, we have improved the compatibility with DIY devices based on CSI bridge.
Starting with KVMD 4.49, the old 2.2 GB CD limit is now removed.
PiKVM V3 and V4 Mini/Plus just got two-way audio with microphone! Now you can use voice applications remotely, or you can just emotionally tell the server what you think about it.
An announcement for happy PiKVM Switch owners. We have released a firmware update that improves compatibility with some HDMI sources + audio.
I know that some people have a problem using H.264 and WebRTC with firewalls, NAT, Tailscale and other things. Until recently, the only alternative was MJPEG, which consumes a lot of traffic. So I was constantly researching whether something could be done about it, and finally found a way.
Starting with KVMD 4.29, in addition to WebRTC, a new method of direct transmission of H.264 over HTTP will be available to you. Is the Web UI working? Then direct video transmission will also work. This completely solves the problem of WebRTC unavailability.