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I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/i-tested-every-ip-kvm/
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Neat, someone mentioned these when I proposed a ludicrous anti-fingerprinting strategy https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44549352

Jeff Geerling rocks

I have a mild distrust of some of the cheap IP KVMs. I don't think vendors are malicious, but I don't expect they get it right every time either.

Admittedly, I haven't looked at any open-sourced firmwares either which could have improved things.

I have found the Sispeed USB KVM very useful, the convenience is well worth the $50 it cost me. The UX isn't great but you don't really need it to be. It works (most of the time) via WebUSB for the keyboard mouse.

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How's the video quality/latency on all of these? RDP or parsec are probably the gold standard, but I doubt cheap arm SOCs can implement either properly.
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Another vote for JetKVM. Tailscale support is great. I'm glad to see audio is in the works because a Mac mini screaming from separate room during a remote session is disappointing.
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