Naya is back with a fresh take on customizable keyboards, and this time it’s aimed at people who want a clean, low-profile mechanical keyboard without giving up serious flexibility. The new Naya Connect ecosystem brings modular add-ons to a familiar 75% layout, letting you mix and match input tools like a trackball, touchpad, 6DoF mouse, and a customizable knob. It’s designed for anyone who switches between typing, editing, design work, spreadsheets, or creative tools and wants the keyboard to adapt to the task instead of the other way around.
The standout feature is how the system can physically grow. While many compact keyboards lock you into a smaller layout, Naya Connect can expand from a 75% keyboard into a 96% setup by adding both a num pad and a navigation cluster. That means you can keep your desk setup minimal most of the time, then snap on extra keys when you need them for data entry, productivity shortcuts, or workflows that rely heavily on navigation keys.
What makes the whole system especially interesting is the freedom in how you arrange the parts. Thanks to Naya’s pogo pin interface, modules aren’t stuck in a single position. You can place the navigation cluster on the right edge of the keyboard, then slot a trackball or touchpad beside it. Prefer a different setup? Put the 6DoF input module directly to the right of the keyboard and move the num pad further out. The idea is to let you build a layout that matches your habits, whether you’re right-handed, left-handed, or simply prefer certain tools closer to your main typing position.
There’s also a key detail about connectivity that buyers will want to understand upfront. In its most basic form, the Naya Type keyboard operates as a wired keyboard. If you want to go wireless, you’ll need the Dock and at least one module, because the wireless antennae and batteries are housed inside the modules rather than in the keyboard itself. It’s a different approach than typical wireless mechanical keyboards, but it fits the system’s modular design logic: the add-ons essentially “upgrade” the keyboard into a wireless setup.
On the typing side, Naya is leaning into proven low-profile mechanical components. The board uses Kailh hot-swap sockets paired with Choc V2 low-profile switches, making it easy to swap switches without soldering. Switch options include linear, silent linear, tactile, silent tactile, and clicky, giving buyers a range from quiet office-friendly setups to more feedback-heavy typing styles. It also includes double-shot shine-through keycaps, which can be especially helpful if you’re adjusting to a new layout or working in low light.
Customization isn’t limited to the hardware. Naya’s software is positioned as a deeper configuration tool than the usual remaps and macros. The interface is said to use a modern design with intuitive controls, including drag-and-drop remapping that lets you move a key function from one key to another quickly. For productivity users, creators, and power users, that kind of fast, visual control can make a big difference when building profiles for different apps or workflows.
For launch pricing, the Naya Connect ecosystem is heading to Kickstarter with discounted tiers. The limited Super Early Bird pricing lists the 89-key Touch setup (keyboard, Touch module, and Dock) at $219. Adding the num pad increases the price to $269. Naya suggests the eventual retail price could climb as high as $406, making the early campaign bundles the most cost-effective way to get into the modular system—assuming you’re comfortable buying through a crowdfunding launch and the limited early tiers don’t sell out first.
For anyone searching for a low-profile mechanical keyboard that can evolve into a larger layout, adds modular pointing devices, and supports deep customization, Naya Connect is positioning itself as a truly flexible alternative to traditional compact boards.
