Customer Ratings & Reviews

This arrived the evening before a big presentation I had for work. The box included the pointer, USB receiver, short (5.5”) USB to proprietary connector for charging, a carrying case, and battery removal/disposal documentation. It took less than an hour to fully charge out of the box. The pointer is plug and play for all the basic functions on Win10 (forward, back, and mouse control). However; it requires additional software (Logitech Presentation App) to utilize many of the advertised features such as highlighting, magnifying, and the timer. Sadly, this software was not included with the device. Locating it online wasn’t a problem (http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/logi-presentation). I’ll discuss the software in more detail below. In additional to working with a PowerPoint presentation on Win10, I tested the it on OpenOffice and MS PowerPoint on a Win7 machine plus OpenOffice on a Linux (Ubuntu16.10) machine. All worked flawlessly. I also connected it via bluetooth on Win10 without issue. The set up was easy and works just as smoothly as connecting via the included USB connection. As for the software, my anti-virus immediately identified it (from the Logitech website) as malware. Nervously trusting their website, I installed it anyways. Installation got stuck at 91%. I left the computer for a couple hours, tried restarting the installation, restarting the computer, and removing/connecting the receiver… nothing worked. I tried calling Logitech support but was put on hold for 5+ minutes so I hung up and ran the presentation with the basic features. It worked, but I expected to use more of it’s features. It’s a bit too costly for only having the basic features. For this reason, I only give it 4 stars. I would’ve given it 3.5 stars but am otherwise happy with it. I'll continue to make it work to it’s full potential and, if I am successful, I will update this review to include details. Another plus side is it's very stylish and fits comfortably in my hand. I tend to talk with my hands so I usually set the pointer down while speaking. Not so with this pointer. The buttons are simple and easily accessible and the design makes it nearly impossible to fat-finger the wrong key.

I present a lot, and as such, am always looking for better ways to present. My recent time with the Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote has been nothing short of amazing. I set it up in a presentation hall, an was amazed with how fluid the remote was;I can casually use it at my side so that it doesn't distract from a presentation. I was able to move freely around the room without worrying if the remote would work. The Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote is essentially an all-in-one presentation tool. It features fully-customization on-screen pointers featuring a spotlight effect, magnification, and more. You can also customize the operations of the remote's buttons. One of my favorite features of this remote is the timer feature. You can set a timer prior to starting your presentation, and the presentation remote will vibrate for each of these timers. This is especially helpful during Q&A sessions, so you can warn the audience when there are just a few minutes left. Too often, I have made presentations where I ran over without knowing it. The Quick Charge feature is also amazing. In just one minute of charging, you get three hours of charge. Also, once the device is fully charged, it will maintain a charge for up to 3 months, so you are always ready to present. Connectivity-wise, the Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote can connect using either Bluetooth, or the supplied USB dongle. If you present often, the Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote is worth its weight in gold.

This is a fantastic unit. It is very easy to download the app from the Logitech web site and immediately begin use of the device. The install gives you a very quick tutorial which is all that you need to effectively begin using it. I have used traditional pointer / presentation devices for years -- and this one immediately sets itself apart. It has the usual 'slide forward' and 'slide backward' functions, but the ability to highlight ("spotlight") a portion of the screen is very powerful. I run dual displays and quickly validated that the highlight capability effectively extends to both displays. The countdown timer for use when having a fixed presentation timeslot is quite slick also. The unit has an embedded battery and comes with a short USB cable for purposes of charging the battery. I need to be sure to set this cable in a known location so that I will not lose it. This is an all-around great device...

The logitech spotlight, is in my opinion a very versatile tool. I am not the usual clientele that would be associated with this product, but I've found great functionality in this little gizmo. I am a professional wedding photographer, I spend a lot of my time meeting with bride and grooms trying to convince them to work with me. Well recently I have incorporated the spotlight into my presentation. I've loaded photos into a slideshow presentation and use the spotlight to scroll through wedding and bridal portraits to demonstrate my work. With the ability of the spotlight to highlight and even magnify at the touch of a button makes for a very sleek and captivating experience. I can zoom in on my pictures and really impress upon the detail. Clients have responded to it very well and ask to actually hold the device. The fact that it can charge within 3 minutes for a 3 hour presentation is very impressive. Overall I am very happy with this product. It took less than 5 minutes to setup and was very easy to learn how to use. I would recommend this to anyone trying to gain an edge in digital presentation in any business marketplace.

As a professional presenter, I rely on presentation remotes to stay engaged with my audience and NOT be stuck behind my laptop. Until now, I have always used the Logitech R400 and been very happy with it. The Spotlight raises the bar on remotes. My favorite feature? The highlight option. The top button can be configured to show a focus circle around any area on the screen (not just in presentations.) In my opinion this is much classier than using a red laser pointer. Of note are also the options to configure this via bluetooth - although I will probably continue to use the included dongle. Also included is the app which allows many of the features to be customized. This remote features a haptic feedback which alerts to both battery issues and presentation end times. Speaking of battery, it looks like a 1 minute USB charge of the remote gives you 3 hours of presentation time - a nice alternative to having dead batteries in the old unit. One nit - for the price, I would have liked to have seen this ship with some type of case or protective sleeve. But this is simply a personal preference.

From the description, I was thinking this would have some sort of optical recognition of what you're pointing at, but instead, it uses motion sensors to detect how you're moving the pointer itself. That means you don't even need to have line of sight to the screen to highlight something on it. Gone are the days of laser pointers and tiny red dots. Now, you don't even have to be facing the screen to point out something for your audience. That alone is worth the purchase. The novelty, in particular, is sure to help hold your audience's attention. And you can change the way the pointer highlights items on the screen: big circle, smaller circle, outlined circle, etc. The nice added feature is that you can also use it to select items on the screen. Hover your pointer over a link, then click the pointer button again, and it will select that link. That means you can use your pointer to follow different links in your slides without needing to also use a mouse. The only real loser here is your cat, who no longer has anything to chase after you get home.

As a Clinical Pharmacist I have to give several professional presentations every month. By switching to the Logitech Spotlight I was able to worry less about the technology I'm using & what could go wrong and focus more on being myself and giving a great presentation that peopleactually want to pay attention to. Due to its form factor, weight distribution, & button placement the controller feels extremely natural and lightweight in the hands. Not to mention quite easy to use. The three buttons usage and programming of was easy for me to do and very intuitive for what the button can do and how to do it. The combinations are endless it seems like! One feature I loved was the programmable timer you can set so that the remote vibrates to let you know time is expiring. Last but not least, make sure if you have to give presentations and use this pointer in a foreign environment that you have the software installed on their computer, etc if you want to use the more advanced/programmable features of the pointer.

This review is an unbiased review that is given in exchange for having freely received this product. Knowing that the remote is from Logitech certainly gave me visions that the product should be of high quality, and that it is. In my view, it's well-designed -- the device and buttons are minimal but responsive enough to be useable during a presentation. The fact that you can attach the remote to a PC or Mac OS via either Bluetooth or wireless is a definite advantage. No, you don't have to point the remote directly at the presentation screen for it to work! Instead, while the remote will move the mouse cursor around on screen, when selecting the appropriate select button, the installed software "highlights" a circular area over wherever the cursor happens to be (which can be moved by moving the remote) for dramatically increased viewability by your audience. The only reason I didn't give the remote five stars is because of the fact that you have to install the software on whatever presentation computer you're using. For the price of the remote, it would be nice if the USB dongle would include software that could stay resident in memory in the case that you have to use a computer to which you don't have administrative access. Overall, not bad for a device that makes the standard laser pointer look obsolete :)

Overall this is an excellent tool. The less expensive versions are not compatible with Mac, while this presenter is. My biggest complaint is that it does not have a built-in laser pointer. For the price, that would be expected, although there is an in-app pointer feature that I feel does not work quite as well. Otherwise it has a very fast charge time, works well at a good distance, comes with a protective case and feels very good in your hand. My 4-star rating is due to the lack of a pointer.

This worked great. The spotlight/ pointer works perfect with the TV as well as working with Power point to advance the slide show.

I tried it on all my battery presentation devices and it only worked on ACER Windows laptop. In that environment it is exceptional but the way I present is with smaller, lighter ChromeOS to Chromecast TV that has a remote not usable for presentations so far as I can find. The Chromebook paired but only as a mouse and arrow keys. Navigation required holding the button then release and click once or twice. Mouse pointer was hard to see and the zoom feature was missed. No scroll wheel means slides are fixed not scroll able. Linux has Projecteur shareware for features.

Installation was super easy. The tutorial was great, I learned how to use the remote quite quickly. The remote itself is made from metal, it feels sturdy and comfortable in my hand. It is not too heavy and not too light, it is just right. This is officially my goto device for doing presentations I was able to connect via the bluetooth reciever provided and I also connected by turning own the bluetooth on my laptop. Connecting via the reciever provided was fast and easy. Connecting via my laptop's bluetooth had 1 extra step, but not tricky at all. The navigation worked without any problems like it is supposed to, but the spotlight feature is pretty awesome. I will be using the spotlight feature quite often when I need everyone to focus and to be on the same page during my presentations. This device makes laser pointers feel like technology from the stone age.

Work perfectly. It easily synced with my devices and the range on it did not falter no matter how much I moved around during the presentations.

The Logitech Spotlight is an improvement on an old idea. The build quality is excellent and it feels really solid in your hand. In function, it's a cross between a presentation remote and an air mouse. Using the air mouse functionality takes little practice, but the results can be well worth your time. You can use the combination remote/air mouse to highlight a circular area, magnify an area, or circle an important part of your slide. The air mouse feature can also be used to select play buttons on video or audio slides. I really appreciate the timer feature. I tend to go a little off topic from time to time and find it handy that I can set notifications to remind me I'm running out of time. When you've reached a preset time, it vibrates to let you know it's time to shut your trap. Spotlight is rechargeable, works with the included USB transmitter or Bluetooth, and has a range of up to 100', which I found to be pretty accurate. The Logitech Spotlight is a little pricey, but if you are a heavy presenter it's extended functionality could be just what you need to provide the pop your presentations need.

Logitech's Spotlight remote is a great tool to have for the office, AND home. The design is simple, yet functional. It is very responsive and works from quite a distance. Forget the archaic laser pointer, this thing has it all. One of my favorite features is the "spotlight" feature that focuses specifically where you want it. Another great thing about it is that you are able to use the remote as a cursor and click things. Another bug plus is that it's rechargeable, so you don't have to worry about buying batteries. This is truly a great device/tool to have at the office. Aside from the office, I use this remote with my five year old son as a teaching device. He loved the spotlight function, so this helped me to get his attention when teaching him new things. I would definitely recommend this remote!

I am a teacher and I usually give some kind of presentation at least 4 times a week. I have always used the basic presenter. The Logitech presenter blows my old one out of the water. The students really liked how I can either spotlight or zoom in on a specific part of my presentation. I also have students give presentations that are timed and they love the fact that they can see the time remaining on their presentations. If you would like to splurge on a presenter, I would highly recommend you choose the Logitech Spotlight Presenter.

So i present a lot of power points. It's a big part of my job. This presenter is very sleek. It has features such as zoom, spotlight, volume controls, and gestures. It is very light and non intrusive. When using the spotlight mode, it shows a spotlight on your presentation which you can easily glide across the screen with a built in motion detector. It works very, very well. You can also use it as a mouse if you double click the button. It has a nice timer feature that will vibrate on your hand, and you can adjust it, that way it cues you when you are close to the end. One of the most impressive features is that with just ONE MINUTE of charge you can present for THREE HOURS! This is incredible. I mean, talk about convenience. It comes with a little leather (or leather-like) pouch. The bluetooth connector is small, and can be stored at the bottom of the remote when not in use. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the price, but I mean if you are constantly presenting, it may be worth that much to you.

I do quite a few presentations for work and the Logitech Spotlight is an exceptional tool to help any presenter take their presentations to the next level. The device itself is exceptionally well designed, it's light weight, fits comfortably within the hand and works well with both Windows and MacOS. You'll easily be able to navigate within your presentation, moving back and forth within your slides as well as highlighting and magnifying within the presentation. The Logitech Spotlight charges exceptionally quickly via the USB-C to USB cable provided and connects to your PC or Mac using Bluetooth. This will definitely become a critical component of my presentations now. If your job involves presentations then I'd definitely recommend using the Logitech Spotlight. You won't regret it.

This product is easy to use and helps increase the professionalism of presentations. We used it to sequence through a set of slides and control volume of audio elegantly. The electronic red pointer is much nicer than a laser pointer.

This is a nice little device, but with a couple of points holding it back. Do you need this, or will a wireless mouse work just as well? If you only need to advance the slides, the mouse will suffice. If you need to go forward and back, this has nice utility. The pointer functionality is novel, but I didn't have much use for it. Perhaps someone with much more complicated slideshows would find more use for it. There are two points which I feel combine to take off a star. First, the price. Second, holding it. The price for pointers like this is high. I know they're targeted to the business community who might be reimbursed for buying something like this, but it is a barrier to the average person. Second, holding it. It feels great in the hand, hit doesn't have a wrist-band, nor a place to loop on a wrist-band. It is a bit slick, so be careful with your gesturing while using this, lest it go flying.