BliKVM feature list

Find features, their requirements, and setup guides by task.

Availability depends on the hardware model, system and app versions, account permissions, and browser or accessory support. See model manuals

Remote console

Browser remote control
View the target over HDMI, including BIOS and boot screens.
USB keyboard and mouse
Control the target through USB HID using keyboard and mouse forwarding or the on-screen keyboard.
Mouse modes and jiggler
Choose a mouse mode or use the mouse jiggler to keep the target active.
Shortcuts and macros
Send shortcuts or run a configured key sequence.
Text input and OCR
Type text through keyboard emulation or recognize text in a selected region of the screen.
Interface preferences
Adjust console theme, language, and interface preferences.

HDMI video and streaming
Choose H.264 or H.265 over WebRTC, or MJPEG, where supported by the device and browser.
Screenshots and recording
Save a remote frame or record using supported browser functionality.
EDID
Manage the display modes advertised to the computer on supported devices.
HDMI passthrough
Connect a local monitor on hardware with HDMI output. Software controls vary by platform.
Remote audio and microphone emulation
Listen to target audio or forward the management microphone as a USB microphone on the target.
Secondary USB camera
Connect a compatible camera to the BliKVM USB host port for a feed separate from HDMI.
UVC camera forwarding
Present the management camera as a USB camera on the target, with supported USB functions and browser permissions.
HDMI analysis and latency
Inspect input signal information and troubleshoot capture and streaming.

Virtual CD/DVD and flash drive
Boot an installer or rescue image from ISO, or transfer files using a virtual flash drive. Requires USB data and storage support.
USB function configuration
Enable supported USB classes such as keyboard, mouse, storage, microphone, and camera.
ATX power and reset
Use a compatible ATX board and motherboard wiring for power, reset, and status.
Wake-on-LAN
Send a wake packet to a target with compatible firmware, network adapter, and network.
Serial terminal
Open a terminal with a compatible serial device and wiring.
Multi-computer switching
Switch HDMI and USB between up to 4 computers with BliSwitch v1 or 8 with v2. The v2 supports per-host power control with ATX wiring.

LAN and static IP
Inspect addresses and configure a static IP, gateway, and DNS.
Wi-Fi and v4 front-panel setup
Connect supported wireless hardware. Front-panel setup on v4 requires a compatible system image.
VPN and overlay networking
Use WireGuard, Tailscale, or ZeroTier as supported by your device and deployment.
Proxy, tunnel, and cloud access
Choose a remote entry point and verify sign-in, the WebRTC media path, and permissions separately.
Dynamic DNS
Update DNS records when the deployment’s public address changes.
VNC service
View video and send input with a compatible VNC client on supported configurations.

Accounts, roles, and permissions
Assign administrator, operator, or viewer roles and grant specific actions such as power, media, and input.
Two-factor authentication
Set up an authenticator app in account settings.
HTTPS and certificates
Manage the device’s HTTPS certificate and configure trust for browsers and API clients.
IP access rules
Restrict access by source address.

REST API and OpenAPI
Use the authentication, request, and response reference to integrate device operations.
Keyboard API and keycodes
Look up keycodes and choose endpoints for single keys, combinations, or text input.
System scripts
Manage manual tasks, startup tasks, and resident services with a compatible system and app. Scripts run on BliKVM.
Prometheus metrics
Enable metrics in diagnostics and configure the collector with the required API authentication and permissions.

First flash and reinstall
Choose an image for your model and follow the guide to flash the appropriate boot media.
App updates and A/B system updates
Use the matching app package or A/B system bundle. A/B updates also require compatible boot firmware and system support.
Device information, logs, and diagnostics
Check system and app versions, view live logs, or export diagnostics.
SSH administration
Maintain the device over SSH according to system and account settings.
Factory reset
Clear configuration and reinitialize the device following the guide.
Device display and front panel
View local status on supported models. See the v4 guide for front-panel controls.