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title: "PiKVM Switch firmware update"
date: 2025-02-16
slug: pikvm-switch-firmware-update
description: >
    PiKVM V4 Plus just got a new tool to read and adopt display identifiers like model and serial number from the physical monitor
categories:
    - Releases
authors:
    - mdevaev
links:
    - PiKVM: https://pikvm.org
    - Discord: https://discord.gg/bpmXfz5
    - Update firmware: https://docs.pikvm.org/switch/#firmware-updating
comments: true
---

At the request of Switch owners, we have improved the compatibility with DIY devices based on CSI bridge.

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- Fixed the problem of the HDMI backpowering.
- Added compatibility mode if DIY PiKVM does not see the image through the switch.

As we promised, this is a new generation of multiport switches. It's so smart that we can fix any problems with it with a simple firmware update. No more "Oh crap, my <switch_vendor_here>" doesn't show any videos because of EDID 😭 " Okay, okay, we just really proud of the design, sorry 🙂

- How to update: https://docs.pikvm.org/switch/#firmware-updating
- How to enable the fix: next to the update chapter.

Where to buy:

- Worldwide: https://shop.hipi.io/product/pikvm-switch-multiport-extender
- Canada: https://www.pishop.ca/product/pikvm-switch-multiport-extender/