Sipeed NanoKVM-Go Brings AI-Powered 4K USB-C Remote KVM Access

Sipeed NanoKVM-Go AI-Native 4K USB-C KVM

Sipeed has unveiled the NanoKVM-Go on Kickstarter, a miniature USB-C KVM solution for secure remote access to laptops, mini-PCs, tablets, phones and other USB-C devices. It is a 4K USB-C KVM that enables you to interface with any USB-C device from anywhere with one cable. It also supports “full screen memory,” a feature akin to Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature that lets an AI agent sift through your screenshots.

The portable device bundles video capture, keyboard and mouse control, dual band Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for wireless access, and browser-based access into a single USB-C connection. The NanoKVM-Go has resolutions up to 4K at 45 Hz or 2K at 90 Hz. Sipeed also supports Tailscale out of the box, allowing secure remote access without having to configure port forwarding or a VPN.

We have previously covered several other KVM solutions, including the GL.iNet Comet (GL-RM1), Sipeed NanoKVM-USB, Sipeed NanoKVM-PCIe, and mini-KVM. You can explore those for additional options.

NanoKVM-Go Features

Sipeed NanoKVM-Go and NanoKVM-Go+ Specifications:

• Processor and AI:
  • SoC: Unnamed processor, but likely based on the Axera Tech AX630C, the same SoC used in the Sipeed NanoKVM Pro 4K IP KVM
  • CPU: Dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor
  • AI Accelerator: Integrated NPU delivering up to 3.2 TOPS of AI performance
• Memory and Storage:
  • NanoKVM-Go: 256MB LPDDR4X memory with 16GB eMMC storage
  • NanoKVM-Go+: 512MB LPDDR4 memory with 64GB eMMC storage, supporting up to 180 days of Recall data
• Display: 1.83-inch color touchscreen display
• Video, Audio, and KVM Functions:
  • Main USB-C Port:
    • DisplayPort Alt Mode video and audio input
    • HID emulation for keyboard and mouse control
    • Virtual disk emulation
    • Virtual network interface support
  • Maximum Video Resolution:
    • Up to 4K at 45 Hz
    • Up to 2K at 90 Hz
  • Latency:
    • Approximately 60 ms at 1080p60
    • Approximately 80 ms at 2Kp60
    • Approximately 100 ms at 4Kp30
  • Audio: Supports two-way audio communication
• Wireless Connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 6: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
  • Maximum Wireless Throughput: Up to 286 Mbps
• USB Connectivity:
  • Main USB-C Port: Provides KVM connectivity and supports video/audio input, HID emulation, virtual storage, and virtual networking
  • Auxiliary USB-C Port: Supports power passthrough charging and data connectivity for Finger Bot control
• AI-Powered Features:
  • NanoKVM-Go: MCP integration for KVM control
  • NanoKVM-Go+:
    • MCP integration for KVM control
    • Ambient Screen Intelligence
    • Full-screen memory or Recall-like functionality
• Power Supply:
  • Primary Power Input: 5V through the main USB-C port
  • Auxiliary USB-C Port: Supports 5V/PD passthrough charging
• Power Consumption:
  • NanoKVM-Go: Approximately 1.6W at 4K30
  • NanoKVM-Go+: Approximately 2.0W at 4K30
• Dimensions: 45 × 40 × 15 mm

Conventional IP-KVMs vs NanoKVM-Go

NanoKVM Go is compatible with any device with USB-C DP Alt mode support, including iPhone 15+, many Android phones, MacBook, Mac Mini, Steam Deck, Windows laptops and mini PCs, and so on. It allows control from a browser. Aside from the main USB-C connection, NanoKVM-Go also has a second USB-C port for additional functionality. The campaign pitches the port as a PD passthrough for keeping phones or tablets charged while connected, and for expansion options such as a “finger robot” accessory for physically pressing a power button on systems needing a hard reboot. The company has links to a GitHub repository and the wiki for the NanoKVM Go, but both are empty for now as the crowdfunding campaign has just kicked off. 

NanoKVM-Go and NanoKVM-Go+ are now exclusively available on Kickstarter with rewards starting at $69 and $99, respectively.  The shipments are expected to be shipped in August 2026. There are also multi-pack three-pack and five-pack rewards with an estimated delivery date of August 2026. 

Images used courtesy of Kickstarter