Mar 18, 2025
Overview
Firmware Versions
KVM Support (USB) is supported on all versions of Omega/Ultra Firmware
- B1.2.1 through B3.0.2 (current)
Commands
The KVM link between a Decoder and Encoder does not connect automatically. To connect the KVM link, send a command to the Decoder.
- On systems with Firmware B3.0.0 and later, send this command:
usb connect
- On systems with Firmware B2.0.0 through B2.3.9, send this command (will also cause other active KVM connections to briefly disconnect and reconnect):
usb start
- On systems with firmware B1.0.0 through B1.2.1, send this command (will also trigger a brief drop in video):
video start
Supported KVM Devices
KVM on Omega and Ultra supports up to 5 devices controlling a single Encoder at a time.
KVM supports Bulk type USB 2.0 devices:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Touchscreen
- Gaming Controller or Joystick
- Flash drive
- PTZ camera control