Logitech Spotlight does not work with Ventura

Your Spotlight is connected with BlueTooth, it needs to be connected to the Logitech USB dongle.

Remove it from Bluetooth by going to System Settings - Bluetooth, then right click on the Logitech Spotlight entry and select: Forget.

I can get it to work connecting with the dongle but not BlueTooth. What is the point of a $100 BlueTooth pointer (that Apple recommends) that will not connect via BlueTooth? This is especially true on those MacBook Pros like mine (16" MBP i9 (2019) running Ventura 13.2.1) with only USB-c/Thunderbolt ports with a dongle that is USB-a. It seems to me that this is a BlueTooth connectivity problem either on the Apple end or the Logitech end (possibly both too, I suppose). There has to be a better solution than use the dongle or have a paperweight.

I have tried Gary to connect the Spotlight with USB-dongle, after removing the Bluetooth-connection.

The result: The upper button (focus/pointer) works. The forward/backward buttons don't work.

Try removing the Logitech software, reinstall and turn the Logitech setup procedure

Bluetooth issues are usually resolved by removing the Logitech Spotlight entry in: Apple Menu > System Settings > Bluetooth, then reconnecting again.

The technically better connection is using Wireless with the USB Dongle fitted to the computer.

Bluetooth range is 10 meters, Wireless range is 30 meters.

We would never use Spotlight with Bluetooth.

I also use a MacBook Pro (13" 2017) running Monterey and Ventura and have never had connection issues with the wireless connection to Spotlight. We present to small groups in training situations, to several hundred at conferences. We must have a reliable remote control system and the Logitech Spotlight is the best remote we have ever used.

Connecting the wireless receiver is not an issue using the Apple USB-C to USB adapter:

Good luck

I had this issue for months...Just figured out a way to make it work after reading some posts here ...

Basically, you are going to delete and add back LogiPresentation app in System Settings under 2 different locations and add them back.

Assuming you have the latest version of the app installed (at this time it is 2.00.43), try this. You can also run the LogiPresentation Uninstaller in Applications > Utilities but it may not delete everything in the Settings.

Find the LogiPresentation App. In Applications, an alias for Logitech Presentation is present. Select that, right click and choose show original.

LogiPresenation is found in HD>Library>Application Support>Logitech>LogiPresentation>

You can download the latest installer here.

Go to System Settings>Privacy & Security>Accessibility and select LogiPresentation (if it is there) and click on - to delete it. Then, click on + and add it back. You will navigate to where the app is located to add it back

9it may work just using the alias). Make sure the toggle is on.

If you need to, you can also go to System Settings>Privacy & Security>Bluetooth and select LogiPresentation (if it is there) and click on - to delete it. Then, click on + and add it back.

Run LogiPresentation and connect the Spotlight device to the computer via proper cables and use the dongle to connect.

You may get warning asking you if LogiPresentation can use Bluetooth. Accept.

Should work.

I just installed the Spotlight software, and had no problem with connection. How ever - i had to make some adjustments to make the "magnifier" function work.

It's a super nice pointer :-)

Best regards...

Just connected my logitech spotlight remote to a MBP m1 via bluetooth. It was recognized as a mouse. Logitech presentation software does not see it. No spotlight feature but slide advance & back work fine. Will connect a receiver when I get a usb-c to usb adapter and see if functionality changes.

Hi! Had this problem for weeks since buying new macbook pro. On old one everything worked. Was in contact with logitech support for weeks, all they asked was install/reinstall, give permissions. None worked. Even bought second presenter to check if old one is broken.

But i found this and all functions works (not thanks to logitech support):

-in accessibility tab: You have to REMOVE logipresentation

-then add with '+' find logipresentation in aps folder - but DO NOT ADD THIS ONE

-right click on logipresentation, 'show in finder', then right click on it again, 'show original'

-add this one

then all functions works, both with dongle and bluetooth.

cheers

This is IT! Finally, the problem was it just picked the wrong app for accessibility.

Many Thanks RedJackPL!

I'm glad to hear there is a solution but I got a little lost at the end of your instructions. May I ask that you give more detail on the "Show Original" part? I can find the item I would like to add and when I right-click on it I can see the "Show in Finder" - The next part is unclear. Do I right-click the exact same icon I right-clicked the first time? or the new icon that has just popped up in the new finder window that has opened? I have tried both ways and I do not see any option to "Show Original" I would really appreciate a speedy reply as I am facilitating in the morning and this would make a nice difference to the event! Thank you.

See this:

Select the LogiPresentation at

/Library/Application Support/Logitech/LogiPresentation

Cheers!

Thank you all for this. It shouldn’t have to this hard, but you all helped me fix it.