Multimedia KVM systems are provided. A multimedia KVM system comprises a KVM switch and a local console coupled to the KVM switch. The KVM switch comprises a plurality of first connectors for connecting to a plurality of first multimedia components, respectively. The local console comprises a plurality of second connectors for connecting to a plurality of second multimedia components, respectively. A first user utilizes the first multimedia components, via the local console and the KVM switch, to communicate with a second user utilizing the second multimedia components.