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Should I use WyreStorm?

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Depends. Buy if you're an integrator or venue distributing video to many displays over long distances — the lineup and forum reputation hold up. Skip it for a single TV hookup or transparent pricing, and patch Apollo devices before deploying.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources: retailer reviews, Reddit threads, NVD/CVE data, and vendor pages.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo pricing evidence in sources
  • Ease of useNo usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support-quality evidence
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo

Best for

  • AV integrators wiring conference rooms
  • Bars, restaurants, sports venues with many screens
  • Campus digital signage via NetworkHD AVoIP
  • Government/military presentation systems

Not for

  • Home users who just need one long HDMI cable
  • Small offices that only need a webcam
  • Buyers wanting published prices and self-serve ordering
  • Teams unwilling to patch firmware or manage AVoIP networks

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Apollo VX20 firmware below 1.3.58 has incorrect access control; patch before any deployment.

high

Apollo flaws include cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-2024-25735).

medium

Hardware is dealer-sold; expect quote-based pricing and variable street prices.

medium

NetworkHD AVoIP needs managed network switches; budget for network design, not just endpoints.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Broad catalog: HDBaseT extenders, matrix switchers, AV-over-IP, NDI PTZ cameras, 8K HDBaseT
  • Recommended by video engineers for restaurant matrix-switcher jobs
  • 4.5/5 from 14 Crutchfield buyers on Express HDMI
  • Publishes security commitments and holds Microsoft 365 certification
  • Q-SYS software partnership eases integration with QSC control platforms

Cons

  • Three 2024 CVEs on Apollo VX20, including information disclosure
  • Independent review volume is thin; some listings show single-digit ratings
  • No transparent pricing; sales run through distributors and integrators
  • Several product lines discontinued, a lifecycle risk when specifying

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/30/2026 - 10 sources - Three 2024 CVEs on Apollo VX20 wireless presentation gear (info disclosure, access control); fixes shipped, vendor posts security commitments.

official x3review x4security x2news x1
  • CVE-2024-25735 — Apollo VX20 information disclosure, Information disclosure flaw in WyreStorm Apollo VX20, listed under cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
  • CVE-2024-25736 — Apollo VX20, High-severity issue discovered on WyreStorm Apollo VX20.
  • CVE-2024-25734 — Apollo VX20, An issue was discovered on WyreStorm Apollo, per NVD.
  • Incorrect access control, Apollo VX20 < 1.3.58, Public exploit published February 2024; fixed in firmware 1.3.58.

Key stats

  • Feature depth: 4/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No pricing evidence in sources
  • Ease of use. No usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Wide catalog: extenders, matrix, AVoIP, NDI cameras, 8K
  • Support quality. No direct support-quality evidence
  • Security posture: 2/5. Three 2024 Apollo VX20 CVEs; exploit published
  • 4.5/5 Crutchfield rating 14 reviews, Express HDMI
  • 5/5 EX-70-G2 rating 2 ratings, ConferenceRoomAV
  • 3 2024 CVEs, Apollo VX20 incl. info disclosure, access control
  • 8 Glassdoor reviews employer reviews, not product

Pricing

Free tier: No

Security

Three 2024 CVEs on Apollo VX20 wireless presentation gear (info disclosure, access control); fixes shipped, vendor posts security commitments.

  • CVE-2024-25735 — Apollo VX20 information disclosureInformation disclosure flaw in WyreStorm Apollo VX20, listed under cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
  • CVE-2024-25736 — Apollo VX20High-severity issue discovered on WyreStorm Apollo VX20.
  • CVE-2024-25734 — Apollo VX20An issue was discovered on WyreStorm Apollo, per NVD.⁴
  • Incorrect access control, Apollo VX20 < 1.3.58Public exploit published February 2024; fixed in firmware 1.3.58.⁵

What users say

Commercial AV forums and retailers rate the gear positively for matrix and AV-over-IP builds, though independent review volume is small.

“Check out WyreStorm.”
Reddit, r/VIDEOENGINEERING
“WyreStorm Focus 200 Webcam Review: Bringing 4K To Work”
Sypnotix review

Companies that use it

  • Chandler Fire Department⁸
  • Ochiltree Community Hub
  • Junction 4
  • The Greenhouse (Tap Ins), Kansas
Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources: retailer reviews, Reddit threads, NVD/CVE data, and vendor pages.

Pro AV hardware for integrators: extenders, matrix switchers, AV-over-IP. Right for multi-screen venues; skip for simple setups.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources: retailer reviews, Reddit threads, NVD/CVE data, and vendor pages.

Sources

  1. Recommendation: Matrix Video Switcher for restaurant — Redditreddit.com
    review
  2. Customer reviews of the WyreStorm Express — Crutchfieldcrutchfield.com
    review
  3. WyreStorm EX-70-G2 — ConferenceRoomAV ratingsconferenceroomav.com
    review
  4. CVE-2024-25734 Detail — NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  5. Wyrestorm Apollo VX20 Incorrect Access Control — Exploit-DBexploit-db.com
    security
  6. Commitment to Security — WyreStormwyrestorm.com
    official
  7. WyreStorm brand shop — B&H Photo Videobhphotovideo.com
    official
  8. Chandler Fire Department Case Study — WyreStormwyrestorm.com
    official
  9. QSC and WyreStorm Software Partnership — QSYSqsys.com
    news
  10. Wyrestorm NetworkHD Alternatives for a Non-profit — Redditreddit.com
    review

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