Why I Finally Started Using JetKVM in My Homelab
In this video, we’re taking a look at JetKVM — a compact IP-KVM device that lets you remotely control another computer over your network, even at the BIOS level.
I’ll walk through the hardware, setup process, remote access features, and what it’s actually like using it in a real homelab environment. We’ll also talk about how devices like this compare to built-in enterprise remote management solutions and why tools like JetKVM are becoming more popular for mini PCs, consumer motherboards, and single-board computers that don’t normally include those features.
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➡️ Websites/Sources:
JetKVM: https://jetkvm.com/products/jetkvm
JetKVM DC Power Adapter: https://jetkvm.com/products/dc-power-...
JetKVM Cloud: https://app.jetkvm.com/login?returnTo...
PiKVM: https://pikvm.org/
Raspberry Pi 5 Kit: https://amzn.to/4fPTSb2
📕 Chapters:
0:00 What do you do when your computer won’t boot?
0:35 IPMI to the rescue… sort of.
1:00 What’s IPKVM
1:38 Enter JetKVM!
2:06 How to connect to JetKVM
2:39 Accessing Jetkvm’s web interface
3:41 IPKVM pricing vs JetKVM’s
4:50 JetKVM’s cloud for internet access
5:18 Virtual Media
5:39 How does JetKVM control your PC’s power?
5:53 JetKVM’s Web interface
6:19 Performance and responsiveness on a Raspberry Pi
6:46 JetKVM helps bridge the gap between enterprise and consumer hardware.
7:17 Jetkvm Isn’t for everyone
7:42 Conclusion
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#Raspberrypi #homelab