FiiO KB1K Mechanical USB Macro Keypad & Multimedia Music Remote - Black - 3x programmable media keys + volume knob - RGB lights - Dual USB-C ports - Hot-swappable Kailh BOX White switches - Mag-alloy dial

This is a great little tactile device that I'm enjoying having on my desk. It also doubles as a pretty good fidget toy when I unplug it. The keys are real hot-swappable MX keys that you can replace if you want a different feel/sound.

One major gripe is there's no cable in the box. Sure, I can find or buy a USB cable, but it's not like it would have been hard to include a basic one in the box. This is a great little tactile device that I'm enjoying having on my desk. It also doubles as a pretty good fidget toy when I unplug it. The keys are real hot-swappable MX keys that you can replace if you want a different feel/sound.

One major gripe is there's no cable in the box. Sure, I can find or buy a USB cable, but it's not like it would have been hard to include a basic one in the box.

Great accessory.
Adds extra keys for productivity and multimedia controls.
Works with PC, mobile devices well.
Good build quality.
The knob is a big plus to control volume and can also press it to mute,
All keys and knobs also custom mappable, which is a big plus. Great accessory.
Adds extra keys for productivity and multimedia controls.
Works with PC, mobile devices well.
Good build quality.
The knob is a big plus to control volume and can also press it to mute,
All keys and knobs also custom mappable, which is a big plus.

Took a few tries with different cables and/or ports but once connected its working great.
Havent had the chance to install the software to customise the keys and knob. Took a few tries with different cables and/or ports but once connected its working great.
Havent had the chance to install the software to customise the keys and knob.

Took a few tries with different cables and/or ports but once connected its working great.
Havent had the chance to install the software to customise the keys and knob. Took a few tries with different cables and/or ports but once connected its working great.
Havent had the chance to install the software to customise the keys and knob.

The keys and dial are very satisfying to use, the construction is very good. Easy and simple to update firmware and customise the keys with the web UI. Even with a base level understanding like mine I’m able to get some really nice usability out of it, if you were able to code and write scripts you can achieve some very cool things to be sure.

It does not come with a USB-C cable and you need one that carries data and power, one of the cables I tried only powers it’s but it didn’t function properly. The keys and dial are very satisfying to use, the construction is very good. Easy and simple to update firmware and customise the keys with the web UI. Even with a base level understanding like mine I’m able to get some really nice usability out of it, if you were able to code and write scripts you can achieve some very cool things to be sure.

It does not come with a USB-C cable and you need one that carries data and power, one of the cables I tried only powers it’s but it didn’t function properly.

Crap Software. Much of it is still in Chinese even after selecting English.

Advanced users can find a 3rd party web based utility to configure the basic hardware functions. Crap Software. Much of it is still in Chinese even after selecting English.

Advanced users can find a 3rd party web based utility to configure the basic hardware functions.

Bought on Sale as an impulse buy as was a good discount!

Pros:
Works out of the box with volume play pause advance back music controls.
There are 6 programmable buttons and 5 levels of function!
You can switch to different levels with out the app/website with some cleaver programming.
Many use cases can be applied with different programming of keys and levels.
Web and or windows app for programming.
After programming the customisation's are persistent till reset or re programming. Unplugging sets it to default level as programmed

CONS!:
Documentation is useful at best and frustrating at worst.
The Windows app is confusi...view more Bought on Sale as an impulse buy as was a good discount!

Pros:
Works out of the box with volume play pause advance back music controls.
There are 6 programmable buttons and 5 levels of function!
You can switch to different levels with out the app/website with some cleaver programming.
Many use cases can be applied with different programming of keys and levels.
Web and or windows app for programming.
After programming the customisation's are persistent till reset or re programming. Unplugging sets it to default level as programmed

CONS!:
Documentation is useful at best and frustrating at worst.
The Windows app is confusing with Chinese and English all over the place. The website can program more things.
The programming website Won't work my current Linux Operating System and Chrome your mileage may vary.

In the end I love it for what it can do with some imagination. Would Buy some others If I have a need at full price. Would love to have a version that has a 2X3 or a 3X3 key board matrix.

By: RobertC866 29/12/24

Verified Owner

Looks to be decently made and does exactly what it should. Will require software to program macros fit it. Looks to be decently made and does exactly what it should. Will require software to program macros fit it.

I bought this because it was relatively inexpensive, and I thought it would be fun to find uses for it. So far, I've tried connecting it to a PC, Android DAP, Apple iPad (iPadOS 18.2), Apple iPhone (iOS 18.2), Samsung phone (Android 14), and Raspberry Pi (running Volumio).

It works well (out of the box) for all of these devices. It's kind of unnecessary but neat. Of the devices mentioned above, I think using it as a Raspberry Pi Volumio controller is likely the most 'practical' use for it, although I'll probably download the customisation app and find other things to try.

Things to note:
- It has two USB-C ports to choose from so you can...view more I bought this because it was relatively inexpensive, and I thought it would be fun to find uses for it. So far, I've tried connecting it to a PC, Android DAP, Apple iPad (iPadOS 18.2), Apple iPhone (iOS 18.2), Samsung phone (Android 14), and Raspberry Pi (running Volumio).

It works well (out of the box) for all of these devices. It's kind of unnecessary but neat. Of the devices mentioned above, I think using it as a Raspberry Pi Volumio controller is likely the most 'practical' use for it, although I'll probably download the customisation app and find other things to try.

Things to note:
- It has two USB-C ports to choose from so you can choose how to route your cable -- you can't daisychain another device from the second port though (I tried).
- The case is plastic and lightweight. I would have liked it to be made of an alloy and heavier.
- The 'antislip' grip underneath does not stop it from slipping. At all. It's practically useless. I attached rubber feet to it to help, but I'd recommend sticking it down with tack or double-sided tape to make sure it stays (if you have a permanent spot for it).
- It comes with Kailh Box White switches (tactile, clicky) which are hotswappable -- they're adequate but if you want linear or quiet ones, get your spare switches ready.
- Cable not included.

A good idea for a product. The Online UI to configure isnt the most appealing as it needs to be translated but still works well. Isuppose look at some tutorial you could figure out how to configure it further.
Pros - Great tactile feel
Cons - The online UI takes some learning A good idea for a product. The Online UI to configure isnt the most appealing as it needs to be translated but still works well. Isuppose look at some tutorial you could figure out how to configure it further.
Pros - Great tactile feel
Cons - The online UI takes some learning

Simple design, mechanical clicking buttons, high quality feel build. I am yet to use this, as it was an inpulse buy, but will be using it aside my stream deck for keybinds of sorts. The turn dial I'm sure will be of use for extra volume control too. Simple design, mechanical clicking buttons, high quality feel build. I am yet to use this, as it was an inpulse buy, but will be using it aside my stream deck for keybinds of sorts. The turn dial I'm sure will be of use for extra volume control too.

Works as expected, RGB looks nice and in general feels high quality. Works as expected, RGB looks nice and in general feels high quality.