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Openterface Mini-KVM

Turn Your Laptop into a KVM Console

Simplify Your Tech Life.

$505,471 Funded on Jun 13, 2024 3,775 Backer

Specifiche dettagliate, guide di setup e FAQ sono su docs.openterface.com.

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Our Openterface Mini-KVM is a plug-and-play KVM-over-USB solution. Control a nearby headless computer directly from your laptop using USB and HDMI — no extra peripherals or network connectivity required.

Il problema

  • Lugging a monitor and keyboard for every server fix is impractical
  • Network KVM requires configuration and connectivity
  • IT professionals need a reliable pocket KVM daily

La soluzione

  • Use your existing laptop as the KVM console
  • HDMI capture + USB HID in one compact device
  • Proven by 5,000+ community members since 2024

Hardware + Software

I prodotti Openterface funzionano al meglio con le nostre app host open source.

  • BIOS-level access

    Reach firmware, boot menus, and startup screens without network dependencies.

  • 4K HDMI capture

    Up to 3840×2160 @ 30Hz input with full HD output and under 140ms latency.

  • Switchable USB port

    Share USB drives between host and target — ideal for OS installs and recovery.

Casi d’uso

Data center & server rooms

Replace rolling crash carts with the laptop you already carry.

Homelab & SBC setup

Configure headless Raspberry Pi, NAS, and lab nodes from one laptop.

BIOS & firmware access

Reach boot menus and recovery screens with no network KVM required.

Developer bench

Side-by-side host/target control without a second monitor.

Kiosk & embedded systems

Field configuration for displays, signage, and appliances.

MSP field toolkit

Quick headless access on customer sites — fast, offline-capable, pocket-sized.

See all use cases on docs →

Specifiche principali

Video input
Up to 4K @ 30Hz (HDMI)
Video output
1080p @ 30Hz, <140ms latency
Dimensions
61 × 53 × 13.5 mm (~48g)
Power
USB-C (no external supply)
Host apps
macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
Target device
Plug-and-play — no software install

Full specs on docs →

What reviewers & testers say

“Promises to be a low cost, feature packed way to use a laptop as a monitor, keyboard and mouse for accessing servers and other computers.”
Cameron Gray — YouTube review
“A simple gadget concept that has a permanent home on my test bench, turning my laptop into my display, keyboard, and mouse.”
apalrd's adventures
“Plug-and-play and network-independent KVM-over-USB that establishes a direct HDMI and USB connection between host and target.”
Jean-Luc Aufranc — CNX Software
“In datacenters it's cool that this totally replaces a crash cart using the laptop you'd already have with you!”
samw — tinytoolk.it
“Latency is definitely better than using VNC… Overall a very solid device, it has been a very worthy addition to my daily carry toolkit.”
65Diamond — r/msp
“An extremely useful tool… The hardware is more than solid and the toolbox also contains all the accessories you need.”
Florian Bernd — beta tester

Latest Mini-KVM updates

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