Customer Ratings & Reviews

Do you remember the Airmouse concept of the mid 2000's? That sort of Died? That's this thing. Only this works! The construction is impeccable, it feels perfectly weighty and slim in your hand, smooth, but not so slippery that you're going to fling it. I was able to charge it, power it up, and get it connected without ever opening the manual. The included bluetooth dongle fits perfectly in the base and has a nice fabric tug handle to remove it. This same void is also where you plug it in to charge it. As a presentation remote the Spotlight works very simple The one large button advances your slides, the upper button activates your cursor/spotlight/in powerpoint laser pointer, and the bottom button is usually back. It's important to note that all of these buttons have configurable behavior in the Logitech software that accompanies the presenter. This is a VERY nice feature that many others have been missing out on for a long time. The package includes a nice pouch for the presenter, with the bluetooth dongle docked, and a charging cable. I was a little disappointed at this level that the charging cable didn't fit in the pouch so it can all get tossed around in my bag together, but I'll definitely survive. It also took a little bit of jockeying to get the charger cable plugged into the port because it's recessed so far, and they made the plug on the cable long enough, however it's narrower than the opening itself. So far battery life seems to be as advertised, which means I won't need to charge it that often, and then maybe having a charging cable with me all the time won't be a necessity. Overall I love it, and would recommend to anyone who gives presentations in a professional setting.

Initially, I would've rated this remote a 3-star item. As a corporate speaker and facilitator, it's my job to be on stage, in front of people giving lectures, hosting seminars, and training. The reason for the initial "meh" response was due to the fact that without the companion software from Logitech, there's no difference here than a $30 Targus presenter from your local Best Buy. This is especially problematic since I had to jump through numerous hoops to get the Logitech software installed on my work laptop. Working in the financial services industry, security when installing new apps is paramount, I understood it, but it was a freaking headache. From a design aspect, it's a brushed aluminum body that's very reminiscent of Apple's products - probably one reason why it's available in black, silver and gold. With the construction of the body not being plastic, the remote feels very solid in your hand and your thumb comes to rest very naturally on the "Next" button that's the largest of the three. The remote can be paired with Bluetooth or via the USB dongle that's housed in the based of the remote. Since Bluetooth pairing is disabled by a group policy setting on my laptop, I used the dongle and found no issue - the reach was awesome. Not once during my workshop did the remote fail to respond, even as I walked all around the room. The 4-star review comes after my experience using the remote with the Logitech software - holy cow! I don't think I'd ever go back to a basic presenter remote again. You can customize aspects of the highlighter to go wide or narrow.You can also add some secondary functions to the "Next" and "Previous" buttons that I used to control the audio levels when I played videos I had embedded in the presentation. Pros ------ * Sturdy / attractive design * Wide range reach * USB-C connection allows rapid charging * Logitech Software unlocks more customization possibilities Cons ------ *Price - at $120, this is a presenter remote best geared towards professional speakers * Logitech Software needs corporate approval before being installed on machine * Air Mouse function can be a bit spotty depending on the app your using Bottom Line ---------------- If you're a professional public speaker or facilitator who regularly delivers seminars, workshops and executive presentations, this remote can really help up the wow factor in what you're delivering. If you're a junior facilitator or someone who doesn't give presentations regularly or doesn't have admin rights to install the Logitech software, then this remote is overkill. I was happy enough with it once I got it up and running that it's become my go-to presenter remote and I have no regrets there.

This will definitely boost your coolness factor! Being able to zoom in on a bullet point or start up a video or click a link without touching your laptop is awesome. The presentation I threw together for a few friends went over very well and at the end they were all asking how I was able to start the videos without touching my laptop. I showed them my secret, the logi spotlight remote!! This device is petty sleek. I have the slate color and I love the way it looks. The (mostly) all metal design feels very premium in your hand and the minimalist design is easy to master. There are only three buttons and the forward button is the biggest one and is the focus of most of the features. There is a plastic area on the back of the remote that is probably there to help with grip (if your hand happens to get sweaty during presentations) and possibly with allowing the long bluetooth range of 100 feet. I wasn't able to test the limits of that distance, I was only able to get about 45 feet away and further than that, I was on the other side of a wall so I can't speak to the 100 foot distance, however, at 45 feet, I had no connection issues. The battery life will have to be taken for their word for now though. They say it will last months and I tend to believe that claim, but time will tell. USB type C is used to charge the device and they included a USB type A to Type C connector which is nice. If you don't have a bluetooth receiver in your laptop, a USB Type A transmitter is included, which is what I used. In order for this to work, you have to install their spotlight software, which I had some issues installing. It would keep stopping at the 91% mark. After a reboot when it did it again, I disabled my AVG anti-virus scanner and it completed. It thought that the spotlight.exe file was a trojan, so just be aware of that.

This is an excellent accessory for anyone that conducts presentations on a regular basis. While pricey, it is a handy tool to enhance your experience and give you more freedom to roam the meeting room. The size was a perfect fit for my hand and feels comfortable (see picture for scale). I was also impressed with the design, as the USB plug slides right out of the bottom and exposes the USB-C charging port (charging cable included). It also comes with a case. The feature I liked most was the ability to use this remote as a mouse. The top button can be held down and any motion while held directs the cursor around the screen. You can then select items in the presentation as needed. Not having to be right next to your laptop during a presentation is a great thing. And of course it has the normal forward and backward buttons. This device is compatible with Windows, MacOS, and I tested it with Google Slides on my Chromebook. I was able to find answers to questions I had about basic operations for this device on Logitech's site, but I would have preferred having a basic instruction manual included in the packaging. (Charging instructions, LED indicators, etc) If you present a lot, this will be a handy tool for you!

My Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote came with sheets giving the typical FCC warnings and instructions on how to remove the rechargeable batteries for appropriate disposal but came with NO information about setup or use - it even took a few minutes before I figured out how to charge it (and mine had to be charged before use - it wouldn’t even turn on out of the box!). Fortunately, though, it charges very quickly - just a minute or two of charging provides several hours of use. The unit fits comfortably and feels very natural in my hand - and I can’t vouch for the full 100 ft. operating distance but it worked perfectly at over 30 ft. from the my laptop. It has some haptic response features (on/off, some preset timers, etc.) and uses a blinking LED on the pointer end to indicate pairing status and low battery. There is no traditional mouse right-click functionality - but it uses three buttons to give the device much of the other functionality of a mouse , albeit a mouse that has been streamlined primarily for use in presentations. You could kinda use the presenter as an air mouse but I think that you would find that frustrating - it’s designed for presentations where its simplicity becomes a desirable feature. But to get the full functionality, you have to install the associated presentation software FROM Logitech. And that's where I ran into a couple problems: (1) the MacOS software isn’t available in the App Store - you have to download it directly from the Logitech site and install it the old fashioned way (that would have been a great thing to have stated in a quick start guide of some kind!), & (2) my Windows 10 installation stalled at 91% and never recovered so I was never able to test the extended presentation capabilities of the device using my Windows laptop. I was able to find one entry about the Windows problem on the Logitech user community forum where they have recognized (?) the problem (over a month ago?) but have not updated their download link. So if you like this wireless presenter (and I do!), you might only be able to use it fully on MacOS. Windows 10 problems aside, I would recommend looking through the information about the remote’s functionality on the Logitech site before attempting to use it - without even rudimentary setup instructions it took me a long time to get my (MacOS) installation right and to understand how the device worked in association with applications.

The presentation remote works superb, probably the best i have ever seen. The spotlight feature is also something I have not come across yet, after using 4-5 such remotes until now. The only drawback, which forced me to give a less star, is that you need to install the companion software everywhere u want to use it. Otherwise, it won't work at all. It is not a simple plug and go kind of remote.

This is a wonder product but think about WHERE you are going to use it. Unless the computer is able to be programmed with the .exe file that comes with this device, it's no better than the $40 one that Logitech offers. The special features only work when the program file that comes with the device is installed on the foreign device. I my case, I couldn't do that and so I had to return the device.

Not sure if the price point can justify an initial purchase, but if you want to impress, this is the remote for you. The highlight feature of being able to highlight a specific area while darkening the rest of the screen is pretty nice. It's a great tool with a very specific skill set that excels at what it does but you have to consider how often you'll use this.

Love the design. But especially I love the new features. I love the zoom and cursor control. Wow. What a great addition to a presentation device. The only thing that keep me from giving it 5 stars is the software you have to download to take full advantage of the new features does not work on chromebooks. The device works on any device you juts can't take advantage of the new features when using it with a chromebook.

It's a high end fancy presenter with a good amount of functionality. The sole reason that I didn't give a full 5-star is that it cannot fit for not-so-short scientific presentations. People, instead of getting focused in the spotlight, get distracted by the big transition of a whole page bright to just having a spotlight. Other than that, it's perfect.

This does not say it works with an iPad and the slides app and the person I asked at Best Buy said it did not, but I bought it anyway and it does work. A bit over priced in my opinion and the price changes 2 or 3 times in less than a month.

I’m a teacher and I use this tool every single day. I use a promethean board and I can’t use all the spotlight features but it helps when presenting on my board. I can move around freely in the classroom.

Very nice feel and easy setup. Pricey for what it does. Not quite compatible with app I wanted it for but great with keynote and PowerPoint.

Very useful for work presentations where one is sharing screen with an audience. The device helped me highlight certain data points that would be been complex just talking about without visual cues. A bit pricey though.

The device is well built and it is simple and easy to use. The software can be a bit finicky making the advanced features (like the zoom and lazer pointer) a hit or a miss.

It was still a little glitchy while i was presenting

This is a great presentation clicker. I love that it is rechargeable. I only gave it 4 stars because there is no laser pointer. worjs with both power point and keynote and has pretty decent range. A bit pricey, though.

Connects easily, works well. I took off one star because it doesn't have a laser pointer, but rather it is supposed to put a red dot on the screen when you point it. I couldn't get the pointer feature to work for me, although your mileage may vary on that one.

requires software download on everytime I use a different computer. But its easy to download set up. Works well and looks sleek

I have used this product fro the past 5 years, it is very comfortable in my hands while giving presentation, it is very useful specially the option to black the screen and light with a circle key words on my presentation, the only con I have found is the battery which cannot be easily exchange since is not using regular batteries. Other than that it is a great tool fro presentations