Logitech Spotlight does not work with Ventura

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Logitech Spotlight does not work with Ventura

Logitech Spotlight presentation clicker does not work with Ventura. The next and previous slide buttons don't give any response. Running the device under Monterey runs smoothly. I believe that the bluetooth connection is the issue. If you connect the Spotlight to a Monterey mac it is recognised as a keyboard, if you connect it to Ventura it is recognised as a mouse - and the imitation of pressing the arrow right and arrow left buttons does not occur.

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon 2023

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 4:23 AM

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dialabrain

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Feb 15, 2023 4:29 AM in response to Signe Maten

You might want to ask Logitech about Ventura compatibility.

https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us

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Signe Maten Author

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Feb 15, 2023 5:37 AM in response to dialabrain

Yes, I have already opened a support case with Logitech.

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Answer 3

Mar 2, 2023 11:02 PM in response to Signe Maten

Did you have any luck with Logitech? I just bought the same Logitech Spotlight Presenter for a presentation this week, and it's not working.

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Answer 4

Mar 3, 2023 2:29 PM in response to Canadian44

If anyone finds this question: Logitech released an updated software that supports Ventura

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Answer 5

Mar 3, 2023 3:01 PM in response to Canadian44

After spending a long time on this, I figured out it wasn't working because of permission issues inside of system settings. For me the fix was adding LogiPresentation to:

Privacy & Security > Input Monitoring

Privacy & Security > Accessibility

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Signe Maten Author

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Mar 4, 2023 4:05 AM in response to Canadian44

With the same security options as you, my Spotlight is still recognised as a mouse by Ventura, and the next/previous buttons do not work. The third button (focus/pointer) on the other hand, works perfectly.

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Signe Maten Author

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Mar 4, 2023 4:09 AM in response to Salzreute

Salzreute: If anyone finds this question: Logitech released an updated software that supports Ventura

I have installed it (version 2.00.43). Unfortunately, it doesn't work.

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Answer 8

Mar 4, 2023 5:47 AM in response to Signe Maten

Hi Signe,

i installed my new Macbook this week. My version is 2.00.43 - the same as your version. You must give the application the required permissions to use all features. What doesn't work actually mean? Can't you setup the bluetooth connection?

Regards

Martin

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Signe Maten Author

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Mar 8, 2023 7:20 AM in response to Salzreute

All required permissions are given. The device is recognised as a blutooth-device. But it is recognised as a mouse, and are shown with mouse characteritics - and mouses does not have a next and previous key. In Monterey it was recognised as a keyboard and the next/previous buttons worked well.

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c6fyf

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Mar 16, 2023 2:51 AM in response to Signe Maten

Do you have the option to switch between functions? I only seem to have the highlight function but not the pointer or the magnifier

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ADML68

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Mar 23, 2023 12:10 AM in response to c6fyf

I have the same problem. The highlight button is the only one working. Talked at length to a senior apple support person. They have no knowledge of this (until now)

I also chatted with a support person at Logitech. They too lacked this knowledge. Although I never talked about Mac OS with that person.

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Signe Maten Author

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Mar 23, 2023 12:17 AM in response to c6fyf

I talked to apple support about this for half an hour three weeks ago. Strange they say that this is not known to them.

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Signe Maten Author

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Mar 23, 2023 12:18 AM in response to c6fyf

The pointer and the highlight functions are the only functions that work on my device. (answer to c6fyf abowe)

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c6fyf

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Mar 23, 2023 12:40 AM in response to Signe Maten

I also spoke to Apple Support (in store) and have a case open with Logitech. I keep getting the same advice and instructions from them (uninstall, reinstall, give it permissions and then it should be fine) but it’s not fine.

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Answer 15

Mar 26, 2023 10:59 AM in response to c6fyf

Logi Spotlight now working for me in Ventura after performing the following, missing any of these steps out will result in failure:

1 - When installing Logi Presentation allow Blue-Tooth, its required to identify the handheld device during the installation procedure

2 - Go through the setup and test procedure; charge the device, press forward, back and spotlight buttons

3 - Go to System Settings / Accessibility and allow access to the Logi Presentation device

4 - After installing Logi Presentation which downloaded from the Logitech website, you will be offered an update

5 - Click yes and Logi Presentation will update to version 2.00.43 and Spotlight will now work correctly

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Logitech Spotlight does not work with Ventura

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