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How to Connect

Interfaces

host-side

target-side

host-side

target-side

① Type-C to Host Type-C to Host - Host USB-C Port (Female): As a USB device port, connecting to the Host computer for data transfer via built-in USB hub

② Type-C to Target Type-C to Target - Target USB-C Port (Female): As a USB device port, connecting to the Host computer for emulating keyboard and mouse HID output via built-in USB hub

③ HDMI Input HDMI Input - HDMI Input Port (Female): HDMI source input from the Target computer

④ USB-A Port USB-A Port - Switchable USB-A 2.0 Port (Female): As a USB host port, utilized by either the host computer or the target computer at any given time, but not simultaneously.

Tight Fit

Please note that this USB-A female port is designed with a locking mechanism, which requires a bit more force to plug in and unplug your USB devices.

⑤ Toggle Switch Toggle Switch - Toggle Switch: For toggling the connection of the USB-A 2.0 port between the host and the target computer

⑥ Extension Pins Extension Pins - Extension Pins: For more information, please check Extension Pins for developer use.

Connection Steps

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To set up your Mini-KVM, follow these steps in order:

  1. Host Computer Connection (Orange Side):

    • Connect the host computer to the mini-KVM using the orange 1.5m Type-C USB cable. Plug it into the Type-C female port on the orange side of the mini-KVM.

    Host App Required

    The host computer needs to have the host app installed. For more information and download links, please refer to the App Documentation.

  2. Target Device Connection (Black Side):

    • Connect the target device to the mini-KVM using the black 0.3m Type-C USB cable. Plug it into the Type-C female port on the black side of the mini-KVM.

  3. Target Video Output Connection (Black Side):

    • Connect the target device's video output port to the HDMI female port on the black side of the mini-KVM. Use the black 0.3m HDMI cable, or any other appropriate video-source-to-HDMI cable, such as a VGA-to-HDMI converter cable.

    No App Required for the Target

    No pre-installation or configuration is required on the target device. As long as the target device supports UI operations with video output (HDMI, VGA, e.g.) and has a USB port to receive emulated keyboard and mouse control (HID) signals, it can be used. Thus, supported target device platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

  4. Switchable USB-A 2.0 Port Connection (Optional):

    • If you want to connect a usb device to the Switchable USB-A 2.0 Port, it's recommended to do so after completing the above three connections and ensuring the host app is open.