Working KVM Switches

[jdbower]

I figure it would be useful to have a master list of working KVM switches since I see quite a few topics about them (being of particular interest to me this is probably a biased dataset). I’ll start:

• Make: Terived
• Model: TH41-3
• Working: Yes
• Computers Supported: 4
• Rack mount: No
• Hotkey Support: Working with storage on the Comet disabled and port plugged into the KVM’s Keyboard Port (mouse works), broken without
• Link: Amazon.com: HDMI KVM Switch 4 in 1 Out with Hotkey Mouse Switching, Audio Mic Support, 4K@60Hz, USB 3.0 Hub, Digital Display, Terived Aluminum KVM with Cables Included : Electronics

[DanCan]

I’ve tested this one:

• Make: Yinker

• Model: 4 Port HDMI KVM with Multi-Viewer

• Working: Yes

• Computers Supported: 4

• Rack mount: No

• Hotkey Support: Working with storage on the Comet disabled and port plugged into the KVM’s Keyboard (right) Port (mouse works), broken without

• Link: Amazon.com: Yinker 4 Port HDMI KVM with Multi-Viewer, 4x1 Quad Multiviewer Seamless Switcher, Support 4K@30Hz, PIP & POP, Keyboard Hotkey Switch, 3.5mm Audio Output : Electronics

Positive: you can make 4 FHD Setups and the switch outputs 4K, so perfect resolution in one window

Negative: Mouse roaming over all windows doesn’t seem to work. Awesome feature!

[Kyrie]

Sincerely appreciate for all your support!

[jdbower]

I upgraded to a KVM switch with 8 ports (probably overkill) just because it’s rack mountable. Luckily, this one works just as well ([HOME], [HOME], [channel number] is the hotkey in this case). This switch is also nice in that it has two keyboard/mouse ports so I don’t need the little USB 2-port hub attached and then the Comet Pro arrives I can get rid of the HDMI splitter (see this post for details).

• Make: MT-Viki

• Model: MT-0801HK

• Working: Yes

• Computers Supported: 8

• Rack mount: Yes

• Hotkey Support: Working with storage on the Comet disabled and port plugged into the KVM’s Keyboard Port (mouse works), broken without

• Link: Amazon.com: MT-Viki 4K@60Hz 8 Port KVM Switch HDMI w/3.5mm Audio, 1U Rack Mount KVM HDMI Switcher, Support Button/Hotkey/IR Remote Switch, 8 Pack Cables & Rack Ears Included : Electronics

Note that there seem to be weird race conditions, sometimes rebooting the KVM switch causes the video and keyboard to stop working unless I disconnect the HDMI out and USB keyboard. This is a switch issue and not a Comet issue, it happens with my lapdock as well.

[bdwilson]

I have NOT had luck with Amazon.com: 4x1 HDMI KVM Switch w/Multi-Viewer, 4K 60Hz Quad HDMI Screen Divider Switcher, 4 in 1 Out Seamless Switching with 4xUSB A 3.0 Cables, Quick View for Camera, PC, Laptop, Fire Stick, Roku : Electronics and have a pending topic awaiting approval on the steps I’ve attempted with this device. Here are the bizarre instructions. I can setup hotkeys but cannot get the mouse to work even after disabling usb storage and changing keyboard type.

[bdwilson]

@jdbower

• Make: Terived
• Model: TH41-3

Do the shortcuts work if you setup a shortcut to do ctrl-ctrl-#-enter? I can’t seem to get this to work, but it does work if I bring up a virtual keyboard and do it.

Benefits over this KVM vs the other KVM I was trying in the post above, this one lets you change channels even if signal isn’t detected (so that you can wake a system up). I could not do this with the other one.

[jdbower]

I currently don't have access to that model, but IIRC it behaved as my current one does - try omitting the . Note that you may not be able to use the Comet Hotkey feature for this, it seems to be sending simultaneous keys instead of a sequence separated by time.