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It's possible to "chain" TinyPilot together with another KVM. Some TinyPilot users do this so that their TinyPilot can manage many devices at once.

Full compatibility

Manufacturer Model Keyboard Works Mouse Works Hotkey Switching Works Notes Verified by TinyPilot
E-SDS 8-Port HDMI KVM Switch 4K MT0801HK Yes Yes Yes TinyPilot's USB output must plug into the KVM's keyboard/mouse input. Connecting to other USB ports on the KVM won't work. No
Greathtek 4-Port HDMI KVM - GHT-S7412H-U2 Yes Yes Not offered in KVM Discussion No
MT-VIKI 4-Port HDMI KVM - MT-VIKI HK401 Yes Yes Yes Discussion No
AOOCOO 4-Port HDMI KVM Switch KVMB41KA-ACO Yes Yes Yes No

Limited compatibility

Manufacturer Model Keyboard Works Mouse Works Hotkey Switching Works Notes Verified by TinyPilot
TESmart HKS0801A1U 8-port HMDI KVM 4k@60 Yes Yes Switching via IP/RS232 Keyboard/mouse works when plugged into USB hub KVM port. KVM switching via IP works. (Didn't see any video lag.) Tested with and without powered splitter between TinyPilot and KVM (with splitter set to EDID "copy"). Was able to see BIOS/boot screens. Switching app (8x1-HDMI-KVM-Control-panel) download link 1, Switching app download link 2, Bash script for switching, forum discussion No
AIMOS 4-Port HDMI KVM Yes Yes Only on older revisions* TinyPilot can't boot while connected to the KVM because the KVM handles power strangely, but it works if you connect TinyPilot after it's already booted. If you put a powered HDMI splitter between the TinyPilot and the KVM, everything works. See this demo video by YouTuber DBTech. Yes
AIMOS 2-Port HDMI KVM Yes Yes Yes* TinyPilot can't boot while connected to the KVM because the KVM handles power strangely, but it works if you connect TinyPilot after it's already booted. If you put a powered HDMI splitter between the TinyPilot and the KVM, everything works. No
Avocent DSR 4020 16-port Yes No ??? No
CKLau 4-Port HDMI KVM Yes Yes No Doesn't show boot screens Yes
FJGear 4-port USB 2.0 HDMI Yes ??? For some users No
Vertiv MPU2016 Yes No N/A No
Vertiv MPU8032 Yes No N/A No
Vertiv AutoView 2020 Yes No N/A No
SANWA SW-KVM4LUN Yes Yes Yes KB works when Pi4 connects to USB port of KB, Mouse works when Pi4 connects to USB port of Mouse. No
PWAY 4-Port HDMI KVM Switch - PW-SH0401B Yes Yes Yes The TinyPilot is not booting up when plugging to KVM-switch. Boot the TinyPilot first and plug the KVM-switch. Further testing will be carried. NOTE: looking alike Greathtek's product. No
IOGEAR 4-Port KVM - GCS1794 Yes Yes Yes* Hotkey switching works with a physical keyboard but may require a workaround if using the on-screen keyboard: Discussion No

Incompatible

Manufacturer Model Keyboard Works Mouse Works Hotkey Switching Works Notes Verified by TinyPilot
TRENDnet TK-803R - 8-port USB/PS2 Rack Mount No No No No