# Pikvm

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## I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

DevFeed: [I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/i-tested-every-ip-kvm-in-my-homelab-10467.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/i-tested-every-ip-kvm/>)

Author: jeff@jeffgeerling.com (Jeff Geerling)

Published: 2026-06-05T14:00:00Z

Content type: comparison

Language: en

Sources: [Jeff Geerling](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jeff-geerling.md>)

Topics: [Pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pikvm.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmarking.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Virtual Private Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vpn.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hdmi.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssh.md>)

Tags: [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarking.md>), [glinet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/glinet.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [ip](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ip.md>), [jetkvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jetkvm.md>), [kvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvm.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [raspberry-pi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raspberry-pi.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [sipeed](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sipeed.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>), [vpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vpn.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>)

### AI overview

A comparison of IP KVM devices, explaining how they provide remote keyboard, video, and mouse control over an IP network and when they are useful alongside Remote Desktop, VNC, screen sharing, or SSH. The article emphasizes security risks, including remote BIOS access and vulnerabilities, and begins its review with PiKVM.

### Source excerpt

Since the PiKVM came out in 2017, there's been an explosion of IP KVMs. I've tested almost every one. But what are they good for? You can use Remote Desktop, Screen Sharing, or VNC to remote control a computer from anywhere on a LAN. And if you don't have a private VPN, you could use RealVNC, Raspberry Pi Connect, or wire up Tailscale or Pangolin for fully remote access. Those solutions are great, and so is SSH if you don't need a full desktop.

## PiKVM Switch Multiport Extender: Test with Multiple Devices

DevFeed: [PiKVM Switch Multiport Extender: Test with Multiple Devices](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/pikvm-switch-the-best-kvm-solution-yet-10627.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/pikvm-switch/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2025-01-18T13:00:00Z

Content type: comparison

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pikvm.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hdmi.md>)

Tags: [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvm.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/products.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>)

### AI overview

A video-based test of the PiKVM Switch Multiport Extender with multiple devices. The creator discloses that PiKVM provided the switches but did not pay for or influence the video.

### Source excerpt

I tested the PiKVM Switch Multiport Extender with every device I had. Here's how it went. 📺 Watch Video Info Thanks to PiKVM for sending over the switches to test with all of my many random and stubborn devices. They did not pay me to make this video nor do they have any input into the contents of this video. https://docs.pikvm.org/switch/ Other Products in this Video: 7" Monitor w...

## HomeLab Hardware Tour (Early 2025)

DevFeed: [HomeLab Hardware Tour (Early 2025)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/homelab-hardware-tour-early-2025-10558.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/homelab-hardware-tour-2025/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2025-01-06T13:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Server](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/server.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [ddr4-so-dimm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ddr4-so-dimm.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [nvme](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvme.md>), [pcie](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pcie.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [samsung](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/samsung.md>), [servers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/servers.md>)

### AI overview

A 2025 tour of the hardware used in Techno Tim's homelab, covering rack equipment, networking devices, servers, storage, UPS units, smart-home hardware, and related accessories.

### Source excerpt

Here's all of the hardware I am running in my Homelab in 2025! Software / services tour soon! 📺 Watch Video Info Merch Shop 🛍: https://l.technotim.com/shop 📦 Gear in this video 📦 Rack & Accessories 32u Rack https://amzn.to/3TlhdXb D Ring Hooks https://amzn.to/3FSxk5Y 1u Brush Panels https://amzn.to/3hKNiaf 1u Rack Mount Full Depth Shelf https://amzn.to/3jrm5Kp Right Ang...

## Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack

DevFeed: [Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mini-rack-homelab-stack-10603.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/mini-rack-homelab-stack/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2024-07-26T13:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pikvm.md>)

Tags: [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [keyboard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/keyboard.md>), [kvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvm.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [server](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/server.md>), [usb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/usb.md>)

### AI overview

A video documents the completion of a compact mini server rack and homelab stack, including hardware such as the RackMate T1, Protectli VP1210, Beelink EQ13, switches, and PiKVM. Some components were provided for review, and affiliate links may be included.

### Source excerpt

There's building a MINI SERVER RACK and then there's beating Raid Owl in the mini server rack build challenge. Let's see if I can do both. 📺 Watch Video Disclosures This video no longer has sponsors RackMate T1, Protectli VP1210, (1) Beelink EQ13 (other was purchased), Axe Effect, and PiKVM v4 plus/mini were sent for review. Info Check out Raid Owl's build here: https://www.youtube...

## Fixing PiKVM and TESmart KVM video issues with an EDID emulator

DevFeed: [Fixing PiKVM and TESmart KVM video issues with an EDID emulator](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/pikvm-with-tesmart-kvm-fixed-10628.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/pikvm-tesmart/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2024-01-19T13:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pikvm.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hdmi.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [dongle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dongle.md>), [emulator](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/emulator.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/intel.md>), [kvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvm.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [pc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pc.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [screen](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/screen.md>), [server](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/server.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

The article explains how an EDID emulator passthrough adapter resolved video and stability problems between a PiKVM and a TESmart 8X1 HDMI KVM switch. Reported symptoms included black or green screens, failed machine switching, and CPU spikes on the PiKVM.

### Source excerpt

After many hours and testing, swapping, resetting, and EDID training, all of my PiKVM and TESmart issues were solved with with a simple, cheap dongle. If you aren't aware of the struggles I faced when using the PiKVM with a TESmart switch, all of it is detailed in a previous post where I ended up settling on another switch altogether. That's all changed now with a simple EDID emulator passthro...

## How to Configure Wake on LAN Across Windows, macOS, and Linux

DevFeed: [How to Configure Wake on LAN Across Windows, macOS, and Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-wake-on-lan-for-windows-macos-and-linux-10705.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/wake-on-lan/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2023-02-19T15:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/boot.md>)

Tags: [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [lan](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lan.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [utilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/utilities.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide to configuring Wake on LAN across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It explains how WoL uses a magic packet to wake a machine and discusses the BIOS settings that may need to be enabled or disabled for different hardware and power states.

### Source excerpt

What is Wake on LAN and why is it so hard? After releasing my video on the PiKVM I realized that there was so much confusion about Wake on LAN, and rightfully so, that I decided to put together this guide on how to configure Wake on LAN on any machine. Wake on LAN (WoL) is a networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on by sending a network packet. The client sends a special packe...

## Using the Raspberry Pi PiKVM with Multiple Machines

DevFeed: [Using the Raspberry Pi PiKVM with Multiple Machines](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/using-the-raspberry-pi-pikvm-with-multiple-machines-10626.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/pikvm-at-scale/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2023-02-18T15:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pikvm.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>), [Server](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/server.md>)

Tags: [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [hdmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hdmi.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [keyboard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/keyboard.md>), [kvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvm.md>), [monitor](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/monitor.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [pi-4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pi-4.md>), [pikvm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pikvm.md>), [raspberry-pi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raspberry-pi.md>), [remote](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/remote.md>), [usb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/usb.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how PiKVM provides remote keyboard, video, and mouse control of a computer through a web browser and why its single-device design creates scaling limitations. It introduces PiKVM hardware options based on Raspberry Pi boards and discusses connecting it to multiple machines.

### Source excerpt

If you're looking to configure the TESmart switch with PiKVM, I finally figured it out and you can read all about it here. What is the PiKVM? If you don't know what a KVM switch is, it's a device that allows you to connect multiple computers to one device which allows you to control them with a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.They're relatively cheap unless you're looking for an IP based...