Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,200, available at our Nairobi CBD store on the First Floor of Old Mutual Building, Room 4, Kimathi Street. The R400 is a plug-and-play presentation remote with 2.4 GHz wireless, a compact USB receiver, a red Class 2 laser pointer, and a working range of up to 15 meters (about 50 feet). It runs on two AAA batteries, weighs 57 grams, and needs no software to set up. Slide the receiver into any USB port and the Logitech R400 is ready to control your slides within a second or two.
The Logitech R400 suits lecturers at the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and Strathmore, along with pastors running projected worship slides, corporate trainers, and sales teams pitching in boardrooms. If you have ever stayed glued to a laptop keyboard during a talk, tapping the arrow key while your audience waited, the R400 fixes that. You walk the room, click forward or back by feel, and keep eye contact with the people in front of you. The red laser draws attention to a figure on the screen. One button blanks the display when you want the room's focus back on you.
Unlike no-name presentation remotes sold across Nairobi's electronics shops, the Logitech R400 carries a long track record it has been a standard choice for presenters worldwide for over a decade. Buyers across Kenya tell us the R400 connects on the first try and holds a steady wireless link across a full lecture hall. At KSh 5,200, it lands below many rival clickers while keeping Logitech's build and reliability. Visit Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. Test the Logitech R400 in person before you buy.
Common Questions About the Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter
Is the Logitech R400 worth KSh 5,200 in Kenya's market?
Yes. At KSh 5,200 the Logitech R400 sits at the affordable end of branded presentation remotes while carrying Logitech's reliability record. Unbranded clickers sell for less but often drop their wireless link or fail within months. The R400 has held its place as a standard presenter for over a decade, works with almost any slide software, and needs no charging cables or apps. For lecturers, pastors, and sales teams who present weekly, that steady performance across a full room pays back the price quickly.
Does the Logitech R400 need software or drivers to work?
No. The R400 is plug-and-play. Slide the USB receiver into any USB-A port on your laptop and the remote works within a second or two no drivers, no app, no internet, and no pairing codes. The receiver and remote arrive already matched from the factory. This matters in Kenyan lecture halls and boardrooms where you often plug into a shared or borrowed laptop minutes before speaking. There is nothing to install and nothing to configure, so you set up and present without IT help.
How far can I stand from my laptop with the Logitech R400?
Up to 15 meters, roughly 50 feet, in most rooms. That range covers a standard university lecture hall, a church sanctuary, or a hotel conference room, letting you walk among your audience while still changing slides. The 2.4 GHz radio link stays steady through people and furniture, unlike infrared remotes that need a clear line of sight. Actual distance varies a little with walls and interference, but the R400 comfortably reaches the back of most Kenyan classrooms and boardrooms without dropping the connection.
What software does the Logitech R400 work with?
The R400 controls Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides in presenter mode, PDF slideshows, and Keynote on Mac. Its forward and back buttons send standard Page Down and Page Up keystrokes, which nearly every slide program reads. So whether you present from a Windows laptop at Strathmore, a Mac at a design pitch, or a PDF deck on a borrowed machine, the remote drives it. There are no app-specific settings to switch. For USB-C-only laptops, add a low-cost USB-A adapter, which Mascom International stocks separately.
What buttons does the Logitech R400 have?
Four buttons plus a laser. You get next slide, previous slide, a start/stop slideshow key, and a black-screen button that blanks the projector to pull focus back to you. A separate top button fires the red laser pointer only while pressed. The keys are shaped and spaced so you find them by touch, without looking down at your hand. This lets you run a whole deck one-handed while keeping eye contact with your audience — a real difference from tapping arrow keys at the laptop.
What batteries does the Logitech R400 use and how long do they last?
The R400 runs on two AAA batteries, included in the box. Real-world life stretches across many months of regular presenting, since the remote only draws power while you press keys or use the laser. A battery indicator LED warns you before the charge runs out, so you are never caught mid-talk. When it blinks, swap in two fresh AAA cells sold in any Kenyan shop in a few seconds. An on/off side switch saves power between sessions and stops accidental clicks inside a bag.
Will the Logitech R400 work with a Mac and with a projector?
Yes to both. On a Mac, the R400 drives Keynote and PowerPoint through the same Page Up and Page Down commands it uses on Windows. For projection, it does not connect to the projector at all it controls the laptop, which feeds the projector or TV, so any screen your laptop drives works fine. The red laser shows clearly on standard projector screens and matte walls. On glossy LCD or plasma panels the red dot fades, which is normal for every red-laser pointer, not a fault.
Who should buy the Logitech R400 in Kenya?
University lecturers, corporate trainers, pastors running projected worship slides, sales teams pitching in boardrooms, and students defending theses gain the most. Anyone who presents standing up, away from the laptop, benefits from walking the room while controlling slides by feel. It also suits NGO staff running community briefings and conference speakers at KICC or hotel venues. If your presentations currently mean leaning over a keyboard, the R400 frees you to face and move among your audience. At KSh 5,200 it fits most personal and office budgets.
Technical Specifications
Core Presentation Controls
- Four tactile buttons handle next slide, previous slide, start/stop slideshow, and screen blackout — all found by touch without looking down.
- Forward and back keys map to standard Page Down and Page Up commands, so they drive nearly any slide software.
- A dedicated black-screen button blanks the projector instantly, pulling audience focus back to the speaker mid-talk.
- Button layout follows the hand's natural grip, letting you click through a full deck one-handed.
- Response is immediate over the 2.4 GHz radio band, with no lag between press and slide change.
Red Laser Pointer and Screen Focus
- Built-in Class 2 red laser marks specific points, charts, or lines on a projected slide from across the room.
- Rated output stays under 1 milliwatt, the standard safe ceiling for handheld presentation lasers.
- The beam shows clearly on projector screens and matte walls; like all red lasers it fades on glossy LCD and plasma panels.
- A single top button fires the laser only while held, so it never stays on by accident.
- Point at the screen, not at people — the usual safe practice for any laser pointer.
Wireless Connection and Setup
- Connects over 2.4 GHz RF radio through a small USB receiver that plugs into any USB-A port.
- Plug-and-play design needs no drivers, no installation, and no internet — the link forms in a second or two.
- Working range reaches up to 15 meters (about 50 feet), covering most lecture halls, churches, and conference rooms.
- The receiver tucks into a slot inside the presenter body for transport, so it does not get lost in a bag.
- The 2.4 GHz band sits away from most Wi-Fi traffic, holding a steady link across a crowded room.
Compatibility and Software Support
- Works with Windows laptops and desktops out of the box, and drives Keynote and slides on Mac through the same Page Up and Down keys.
- Controls Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides in presenter mode, and PDF slideshows with no extra setup.
- Any USB-A port accepts the receiver; USB-C laptops need a simple USB-A adapter, sold separately at Mascom International.
- No pairing menus or Bluetooth codes — the receiver and remote arrive already matched from the factory.
- Suits projectors, TVs, and LCD screens used across Kenyan classrooms and boardrooms.
Build, Handling, and Battery
- Contoured black body weighs 57 grams and measures 115.5 by 37.8 by 27.4 millimeters — pocket-sized for daily carry.
- Runs on two AAA batteries, with a battery indicator LED that warns you before power runs low.
- An on/off switch on the side saves charge between sessions and stops accidental clicks in a bag.
- Matte finish and rounded edges keep a firm grip through a long presentation.
- A soft carrying case ships in the box to protect the R400 in transit.
Everyday Reliability
- A long-running design in continuous production for over a decade, with a wide record among lecturers and corporate presenters.
- No charging downtime — swap two AAA batteries in seconds when the indicator warns, and keep presenting.
- Single-hand operation frees the other hand for notes, a pointer stick, or gestures to the audience.
- Reconnects on its own if you step out of range and back, with no menu prompts.
- Light enough to hold for an hour-long lecture without hand strain.
What's in the Box
- Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter (black)
- USB nano receiver (stored inside the presenter body)
- 2 x AAA batteries
- Soft carrying and storage case
- User documentation and warranty details
Note:The R400 arrives ready to use slot in the receiver, flip the power switch, and start your slideshow. Mascom International supplies genuine Logitech stock, not unbranded copies. Everything needed for setup ships in the box, with no extra purchase required for standard USB-A laptops.
Warranty
The Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the remote or receiver fails within that period through no fault of the user, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the claim directly. Keep your receipt and the original packaging to speed up any warranty check at our Kimathi Street store.
Where to Buy the Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter in Kenya
The Logitech R400 is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to handle the R400 and test its range before you pay. The presenter comes in black.
Order through any of these:
- Phone / WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International delivers the Logitech R400 across all 47 counties on a pay-on-arrival basis you pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its surrounding towns get same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive it within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within two to three business days.
Every Logitech R400 sold here is genuine stock backed by a 6-month Mascom International warranty and after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and steady warranty backing on every accessory we stock. Reach us today to reserve your Logitech R400 Wireless Presenter.
