Naya Connect keyboard system.
Although I wasn’t exactly enamored with the Naya Create (see my review here), it seems the company has addressed many of my concerns with the Naya Connect, which is now on Kickstarter. I personally love the idea of a modular keyboard system—as long as it’s done right. It’s already smashed its modest monetary goal, so we’ll just have to wait and see if the final product can deliver all that’s promised.
What follows is the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Naya Unveils Naya Connect: The World’s Thinnest Modular Workstation Ecosystem
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS. January 13th, Naya today announced Naya Connect, a revolutionary modular input platform designed to reshape how professionals interact with digital environments. Building on the success of the acclaimed Naya Create, Naya Connect combines an ultra-thin 14.9mm mechanical keyboard with a magnetic ecosystem of interchangeable modules, delivering a seamless fusion of typing, navigation, and spatial control.
Traditional peripherals force users to adapt to static hardware. Naya Connect reverses this paradigm, allowing creators, developers, and 3D artists to physically reconstruct their workspace to match their immediate workflow.
“We scrutinized every aspect of the modern desktop to eliminate the friction between intent and action,” said Niclas Bertelsen, CCO of Naya. “With Naya Connect, we aren’t just releasing a keyboard; we are introducing a unified productivity ecosystem where a writer can become a colorist, and a coder can become a 3D modeler, simply by snapping on a new module.”
Infinite Expandability in a Unibody Design
Precision-machined from full aluminum, the Naya Type features a 75% layout utilizing hot-swappable Kailh Choc V2 low-profile mechanical switches. At just 14.9mm thick, it maintains a sleek, ergonomic profile even when expanded. The proprietary magnetic rail system allows users to snap attachments to either side of the chassis instantaneously.
A Modular Ecosystem for Every Creator
Naya Connect launches alongside a suite of specialized modules that function attached to the keyboard or as standalone devices via the Naya Dock:
- Float: A 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) controller designed for 3D environments, offering intuitive camera and object manipulation with a base-fitted 2D rotary encoder for extra input mapping.
- Tune: A precision input dial featuring a dynamic haptic motor that adjusts resistance and steps based on software context, paired with a capacitive touch surface.
- Track & Touch: A multi-purpose trackball for smooth value adjustments and a low-latency touchpad that brings high-precision mousing directly to the keyboard’s edge.
- Multipad & 6-Key: Versatile key matrices for macro enthusiasts and data entry professionals.
Naya Flow: Intelligent Control
The hardware is powered by Naya Flow, an intuitive software dashboard that enables drag-and-drop key remapping, complex macro creation, and granular configuration of module settings to fit personal workflows.
Pricing and Availability
Naya Connect is available for reservation starting today. Early adopters can secure “VIP Pricing” with a fully refundable $5 deposit, unlocking significant savings across the ecosystem.
- Naya Type Keyboard: Retail $189 (VIP Price $99)
- Naya Dock: Retail $69 (VIP Price $39)
- Tune Module: Retail $169 (VIP Price $99*)
- Float Module: Retail $179 (VIP Price $109*)
*Discounted module pricing is applicable if purchased with the Dock.
For more information, please visit https://connect.naya.tech/
Naya Connect press kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1zsiFeGMnjTTklLnrNpj82bs2wYurzKqc
Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/naya-create/naya-connect
About Naya
Naya develops modular input ecosystems for digital professionals. The company successfully launched Naya Create in 2023, raising over $5M through investment and crowdfunding and earning two CES Innovation Awards. With a team bringing 50+ years of combined hardware manufacturing experience, Naya has shipped thousands of units globally and established a reputation for premium build quality and innovative ergonomic design.
Founded in 2022, Naya is a privately held company based in Groningen, the Netherlands.
Learn more: Naya Connect; Naya Create
Kickstarter Launch: January 13, 2025
Media Contact: niclas@naya.tech
