JetKVM – Control any computer remotely

Posted by elashri 10/27/2025

JetKVM – Control any computer remotely(jetkvm.com)

Available for retail purchase: https://jetkvm.com/products

386 points | 207 commentspage 3

awill 10/27/2025|

From the specs it's very annoying this uses a mini-HDMI. There's room for a full HDMI port, and it's such a waste. We all have dozens of HDMI cables at home, but zero mini-HDMI.

mynameisvlad 10/27/2025||

Looking at the product itself, it looks like it barely squeezes the mini-HDMI externally as is, let alone then PCB/internal available space.

I don't think there is, in fact, room for a full HDMI port. Mini HDMI is a compromise, and everyone knows it. It wouldn't have been included if full size HDMI was feasible.

jonah 10/27/2025||

The formfactor is self-imposed though, they could have made the device a few mm wider to accommodate a full HDMI port, but then it wouldn't be nice and square. Form over function maybe.

mynameisvlad 10/27/2025|||

The form factor is based on the Apple Watch screen they use, clearly.

rtkwe 10/27/2025|||

Mini-HDMI is fine for this use though and can just move with the item so it's not like you need to buy many.

Slash65 10/28/2025||

That’s what I do, the jetkvm has its “own” mini hdmi that follows it as I have moved it from different machines. Buying one cable wasn’t the end of the world (I was able to snag the jetkvm for $70 during its kickstarter and a $10 cord) and I use it constantly so it’s never collecting dust

vinnymac 10/28/2025||

The JetKVMs I have all came with a mini HDMI to HDMI cable, so this hasn’t been an issue for me.

Greed 10/27/2025||

I might be missing something, but what does this do that an app like AnyDesk doesn't? Is there something inherently better about remoting in with dedicated hardware rather than using any of the free and widely available software solutions? I can see where this would make sense for low powered machines that can't easily encode video at high speeds / low latency, but I struggle to see the sense of this in a context where I actually want video output (a powerful workstation) rather than just SSH.

layer8 10/27/2025||

It doesn’t require the OS on the target hardware to be running, and no other software can get in the way. It can also connect via a separate network than the one the computer is on (if any).

woleium 10/27/2025|||

it’s useful to be able to get into the bios for remote support situations of critical servers, I guess

cjm42 10/27/2025|||

I believe the primary use-case for devices like this is debugging "Why isn't this server rebooting?" without driving to the datacenter. Good luck figuring that out with AnyDesk or SSH.

IvyMike 10/27/2025||

> what does this do that an app like AnyDesk doesn't

Work when the network config on that particular computer is down/borked.

philjohn 10/28/2025||

or allow you to do a fresh OS install.

qiu3344 10/29/2025||

Personally, I usually try to pick motherboards that give you access to everything you need via the serial port (UEFI, boot selection, etc).

That's why solutions like this seem a little bit backward to me.

On top of that, all server/desktop OSes I'm familiar with, provide better remote control options after boot (that respect UAC) - but maybe I'm simply not the target demographic here.

greenavocado 10/27/2025||

My company runs on GL.iNet Comet GL-RM1 KVMs to manage servers deployed at remote customer sites and I'm about to deploy more tomorrow

burnt-resistor 10/27/2025|

"GL Technologies (HK) Ltd & GL Intelligence, Inc & Shenzhen GuangLianZhiTong Tech Co.Ltd"

Since there's no independent audit of these and no way to prove that these aren't being intercepted, I wouldn't be bragging about voluntarily installing potential infrastructure vulnerabilities.

greenavocado 10/29/2025|||

They are firewalled and can only communicated with other devices on the LAN. We use the other systems on the LAN to jump to the KVMs. No simple infrastructure attack is possible.

wiredpancake 10/27/2025|||

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bnferguson 10/28/2025||

Absolutely love this little thing. Picked a couple up back when it was still a kickstarter and was super surprised at the build quality (shockingly heavy for its size) and how smooth everything went.

It's not a thing I use everyday but sooo much nicer than having to unplug and lug my proxmox server up from the meter closet anytime there's an issue.

candiddevmike 10/27/2025||

Why not combine the ATX board and the unit itself, and have a real HDMI port? This seems like a mess of cables and dongles.

rtkwe 10/27/2025||

The KVM can be plugged into any system not just those with a spare PCI-e and you can move it around easier without having to bring systems down if you don't need the direct power control which is the main use case of the PCI-e board.

nullify88 10/27/2025||

Something like the NanoKVM-PCIe? I have both JetKVM and NanoKVM-PCIe, its nice to have options.

candiddevmike 10/27/2025||

Yea, just looked at this based on the recommendation in the other comment, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hopefully the software holds up/stays maintained...

nullify88 10/27/2025||

I do think that JetKVM software is more polished, and has more frequent updates. Stuff like streaming images over the network is something that is handy.

Nano KVM commits have stagnated a bit, but the form factor is really nice to have everything tucked away. I wish I could run JetKVM on the Nano KVM.

nodesocket 10/27/2025||

I got tired of waiting for JetKVM availability in the US and pulled the trigger on a GL.iNet Comet PoE. A bit more expensive on Amazon ($110) but supports PoE which the JetKVM does not. Honestly, it has worked great. I know the earlier Comet firmware had some issues, but apparently they fixed it up and it has been solid.

BobbyTables2 10/27/2025||

The cynic in me wonders how remote access software companies are NOT in bed with governments and organized crime. Wouldn’t it just be too lucrative?

Sure, these entities may not care about YOU. But YOU provide a means of free computing power, internet connection — the means for proxying cyber attacks.

dns_snek 10/28/2025||

The market for this type of device is negligible compared to the market of people who install free VPNs and mobile games that come bundled with a botnet membership.

"The means for proxying cyber attacks" are entirely commercialized, just search for residential proxy providers. They sell by the gigabyte and primarily rely on naive users and compromised devices.

vinnymac 10/28/2025||

The difference is that the masses don’t buy these devices, only us nerds do. We are much more likely to disconnect a device as soon as they’re found being malicious. While the masses won’t even react after being told the well is poisoned. Large slow targets are more lucrative and long lasting.

marwis 10/28/2025||

How come there are still no 4K 60fps KVM devices?

Software solutions like Moonlight/Sunshine have been able to do that with near-zero latency for a long time and they are not even the first. Phones have chips capable of capturing 4K 120fps. Why is it so hard for KVM devices?

nerdsniper 10/28/2025|

Because no one manufactures a cheap silicon chip that converts DP Alt-Mode to UVC at 4K. There exist great <$5 ultra-commoditized options for 1080p HDMI -> UVC but as soon as you move up to capture 4K it gets super expensive for the silicon alone and the engineering complexity goes way up as well.

Generally all these devices are just slapping together a few existing silicon chips. If the chip they need doesn’t exist, no ones really going out of their way to overengineer a different solution for which price to consumer would be prohibitive.

RajT88 10/27/2025|

This is cool. JetKVM seems really popular on my homelab groups, but I use something similar called Aurga for my personal stuff.

I don't see anyone in this thread using Aurga. It's not as good as RDP or physically being in front of the machine, but it's good enough.

nickphx 10/27/2025|

I have an aurga. I've found their client software to be lacking.

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