Buy BenQ InstaShow here: a wireless presentation system that works without an app and without drivers – plug the button into your laptop, press it, done. Guests can present straight away, and even hybrid video conferences (BYOM) run entirely via hardware rather than additional software.
Choose your model directly below; the buying guide underneath explains the differences step by step. Or call us on 0221 - 719981 - 0 – we'll be happy to advise you.
BenQ InstaShow products at a glance
InstaShow VS25 – the hybrid flagship ›Hybrid video conferencing with room camera and microphone (BYOM), driver-free via the multimedia hub
InstaShow WDC25 ›Present and cast wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet
InstaShow WDC15 ›Pure presenting, small rooms
InstaShow WDC15 Button Kit ›
InstaShow WDC25/VS25 Button Kit ›
BenQ InstaShow Buying Guide 2026
The right system in two steps. If you only want to share your screen in a small room, InstaShow WDC15 is all you need – the base station with one button for pure presenting at the touch of a button. If mobile devices come into play and the room gets bigger, InstaShow WDC25 also lets you share via casting and show up to four sources side by side. If the room needs hybrid video conferencing via its own room equipment, InstaShow VS25 is the flagship – with a multimedia hub for camera and audio, driver-free.
On this page Which system is right? · Do I need an app? · BYOM: camera & audio · Successors for older units · Button & accessories · Security · FAQ
Which InstaShow system suits which application?
BenQ offers InstaShow in three tiers. The first criterion is the application (presenting, casting or conferencing), the second the room size. Two terms come up again and again: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) means you share the picture from your own device on the big screen. BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) goes one step further – your laptop brings the conferencing software and uses the room's camera, microphone and speakers.
The three systems differ first and foremost in what they can do: pure presenting, casting from mobile devices or full video conferencing integration.
Application & capacity
| WDC15 | WDC25 | VS25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting type | Huddle and small meeting rooms, pure presenting | Huddle to large rooms, presenting + casting from mobile devices | Hybrid meeting rooms with your own conferencing software via the room equipment |
| BYOD (casting) | – | Yes | Yes |
| BYOM (video conferencing) | – | – | Yes |
| Simultaneous connections | 16 | 64 | 64 |
In terms of picture quality and wireless link, WDC25 and VS25 are on a par, while WDC15 sticks to the basic specs.
Picture & wireless technology
| WDC15 | WDC25 | VS25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output resolution (receiver) | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 60 fps |
| Input resolution (button) | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
| Transmission range | up to 15 m | up to 40 m | 40 m (button–receiver), 15 m (button–multimedia hub) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi encryption | WPA3 | WPA3 Enterprise | WPA3 Enterprise |
When it comes to the button itself and managing multiple rooms, the main differences are between WDC15 and the two larger systems.
Hardware & management
| WDC15 | WDC25 | VS25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button interface | HDMI + USB power or USB-C (switchable) | HDMI + USB power or USB-C (switchable, tool-free) | |
| Central management | – | Cloud DMS | BenQ DMS |
In short: the more your room needs to do – from simple sharing to casting to hybrid video conferencing – the higher the tier. You can order all three systems directly above, and all three work entirely without apps or drivers.
Only VS25 can do this: use the meeting room's camera and microphone without installing anything on your laptop – more on this in the BYOM section below. Note on touchback: the shared picture can be operated and annotated directly on the screen with your finger. This requires an interactive touch display – it doesn't work on an ordinary monitor. We'll gladly help you choose the right tier Whether WDC15, WDC25 or VS25 with BYOM – our specialists will match the system to your room and your IT. Call us on 0221 - 719981 - 0 or write to us via the contact form.
Do I need the BenQ InstaShow app?
No – InstaShow works without any app or drivers, in both directions. To share, you connect the InstaShow button to your laptop via USB-C or HDMI and press it; your laptop automatically recognises the button as an external monitor – like a second screen, only wireless.
With WDC25 and VS25, mobile devices mirror using their built-in features (AirPlay, Miracast, Google Cast) – again without installing anything.
With the VS25, the same trick also works in the other direction: the button presents the room camera and room microphone on the multimedia hub to your laptop as a perfectly normal USB camera and USB microphone. Your own Teams, Zoom or Webex installation selects them directly in the device settings – just like a wired headset, only without the cable.
Because no software is installed or launched in either direction, there is nothing IT needs to approve in advance – an argument that counts where execution policies are restrictive. This applies especially to guests: since nothing is installed, even a visitor's externally managed notebook can present immediately – your IT has no access to approve anything on that computer anyway.
BYOM: your own camera and audio in hybrid meetings
This BYOM function is offered by InstaShow VS25: you run the video conference with your own account in Teams, Zoom, Webex or Google Meet using the room camera and room audio instead of your laptop webcam. The room's camera, microphone and speakers are plugged into the base station's multimedia hub; the button transmits the signals wirelessly to your laptop – where they appear like a connected USB headset with camera (see above), and you simply select them in your conferencing software.
With BYOM, the room equipment plays a part: a compatible USB conference camera or video bar is required. BenQ maintains the full compatibility list. You'll find suitable conference room cameras in our shop; we'll clarify which one suits your VS25 during our consultation.
Which model replaces my old InstaShow?
If you're looking for a replacement for an older InstaShow system, BenQ offers the current models as direct successors. For orientation (source: BenQ InstaShow brochure 2026):
| Old model | Current successor | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| WDC10 | WDC15 | Small rooms, pure presenting via button |
| VS10 | WDC25 | Presenting plus casting from mobile devices |
| VS20 | VS25 | Hybrid video conferencing with room equipment (BYOM) |
Operation via the button stays the same – so existing workflows in the room don't change. We'll be happy to clarify which successor exactly suits your existing installation and room size during our consultation.
Button and accessories
The InstaShow button is the transmitter you plug into your laptop. It has two connections – USB-C and HDMI – and can be switched over ("Interface Switchable Plus", tool-free with WDC25 and VS25), so it fits any laptop; the USB-A plug provides the power supply. The HDMI cable is included.
If several people take turns presenting, you can add more buttons: the InstaShow WDC15 Button Kit for WDC15, and the InstaShow WDC25/VS25 Button Kit for WDC25 and VS25. WDC25 already comes with two buttons but can be expanded further with the same kit. This way, the presentation passes from person to person without re-plugging.
Security and central management
InstaShow is designed for corporate environments: transmission is WPA3-encrypted (AES-128), and the systems are security-certified to ISO 27001 and CVSS 4.0 – a solid argument for IT departments with strict compliance requirements. WDC25 and VS25 can also be managed centrally: WDC25 via cloud management, VS25 via BenQ DMS. For companies and educational institutions with many rooms, the InstaShow fleet can thus be monitored and updated from one place.
See it first, then roll it out? Before equipping several rooms, you'll probably want to experience InstaShow in your own set-up. Tell us about your use case – together we'll find a way for you to see it for yourself. Describe your use case
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is BenQ InstaShow?
BenQ InstaShow is a wireless presentation system that transmits content from Windows, Mac and other devices to displays or projectors without an app or drivers – in three tiers, from pure presenting (WDC15) to hybrid video conferencing (VS25).
How do I connect InstaShow to the projector?
Connect the InstaShow base station to the projector or display via HDMI and power it up. Then connect a button to the USB-C or HDMI port of your laptop and press it – the picture appears on the screen. With WDC25 and VS25, mobile devices can alternatively mirror without a button via AirPlay, Miracast or Google Cast.
Do I need an app for InstaShow?
No. The button works without any prior installation, casting from mobile devices uses the operating system's built-in features, and even hybrid video conferencing (BYOM with VS25) runs via hardware. So IT doesn't need to approve or install anything.
Does InstaShow work with Mac and Windows?
Yes. The button works independently of the operating system – Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android all present in the same way. When casting without a button, Apple devices mirror via AirPlay, Windows and Android devices via Miracast (key combination Windows key + K).
What is the difference between WDC15, WDC25 and VS25?
WDC15 is the entry-level base station for pure presenting via button in small rooms. WDC25 adds casting from mobile devices (BYOD), comes with two buttons and shows up to four sources in split screen. VS25 also handles hybrid video conferencing (BYOM) using the room camera and room audio – via its multimedia hub.
Which model replaces my old InstaShow (WDC10, VS10 or VS20)?
There is a direct successor for every predecessor (VS20, for example, is replaced by VS25); the table above shows the full mapping. Operation via the button stays the same, so your workflows in the room don't change. We'll be happy to clarify which successor we recommend during our consultation.
Is there an alternative to BenQ InstaShow?
Yes. Barco ClickShare and Kindermann Klick&Show solve the same task (wireless presenting without fixed cabling) but with different focuses: ClickShare is considered the market standard, but runs an application from the button when sharing (zero-install mode) – a one-time approval step where IT execution policies are restrictive; Klick&Show scores with the deepest AV integration (PoE, RS232, central fleet management) but additionally requires the Klick&Show app for hybrid video conferencing. InstaShow's strength is that no software at all is launched or installed in either direction – neither for sharing nor for hybrid video conferencing – plus its ISO 27001 and CVSS 4.0 certification. You'll find a brand comparison in our overview Wireless presentation.
How many people can present at the same time?
In split screen, WDC25 and VS25 show up to four sources simultaneously on one screen; up to 64 devices can be connected, so the presentation passes from person to person without re-plugging. WDC15 pairs up to 16 buttons and shows the sources one after the other at the touch of a button.
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As a BenQ partner, Projektor AG has been equipping companies, educational and public institutions with presentation and conference room technology for over 25 years; our advisory team has been specially trained and certified on InstaShow by BenQ. Our specialists will recommend the right InstaShow system for you – tailored to room size, BYOD/BYOM requirements and your IT environment, including a suitable conference room camera.
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