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Logitech R500s Presentation Remote | 20-Meter Range | Dual USB and Bluetooth | Red Laser Pointer | 1-Year Battery
Clicker for lecture halls and boardrooms — walk anywhere in the venue while you drive PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides, stocked at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD
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The Logitech R500s Presentation Remote is now available at Mascom International for KSh 7,000, offering a 20-metre wireless range, dual USB-receiver and Bluetooth connectivity, a red Class 2 laser pointer, and roughly one year of battery life from a single AA cell. This three-button clicker works with PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, Google Slides, and Prezi across Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android. You can buy the Logitech R500s today at our shop inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. It weighs just 53.5 grams and slips into any laptop bag or jacket pocket.
The Logitech R500s is built for people who present for a living: university lecturers at Strathmore, USIU, and the University of Nairobi, corporate trainers, pastors, sales teams, and consultants pitching in Upper Hill and Westlands boardrooms. The common problem is being chained to the laptop, reaching over the keyboard to change every slide, or fumbling with a cheap clicker that drops connection mid-sentence. The Logitech R500s solves this by letting you step away from the podium, face your audience, and move slides from up to 20 metres back without ever touching the computer.
Unlike the no-name clickers sold across Kenya's electronics shops, the Logitech R500s carries the reliability Logitech is known for, plus a laser bright enough to point across a full conference hall. Users consistently report that setup takes under a minute: plug in the receiver or pair over Bluetooth and start clicking. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from trainers and lecturers who present weekly and need hardware that simply works. Walk into our Nairobi CBD store to hold the R500s before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the Logitech R500s Presentation Remote
Is the Logitech R500s worth KSh 7,000 in Kenya's market?
For anyone who presents regularly, yes. At KSh 7,000 the Logitech R500s sits above throwaway KSh 1,500 clickers but far below the KSh 20,000-plus Logitech Spotlight. What you get for the price is dual connectivity, a genuine 20-metre range, a real laser pointer, and around a year of battery life per AA cell. Cheaper units often lose pairing halfway through a session or ship with a laser too dim for a bright room. The R500s is the mid-range choice that lecturers, pastors, and sales professionals across Nairobi buy once and keep using for years without fuss.
How far from the screen can you stand with the R500s?
Up to 20 metres, or about 65 feet, which covers medium and large rooms comfortably. That range means you can present from the back of a Kenyatta University lecture hall, a hotel conference room in Mombasa, or a church sanctuary without losing control of your slides. The signal travels through the Logitech 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth Low Energy, so you are not tied to line-of-sight the way an infrared remote would be. Actual distance varies with the room and nearby wireless traffic, but 20 metres is the tested figure Logitech publishes for the R500s.
Does the Logitech R500s work with PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote?
Yes, and with PDF and Prezi too. The Logitech R500s is plug-and-play across the presentation apps Kenyan professionals actually use: PowerPoint on Windows, Keynote on Mac, Google Slides in the browser, and PDF decks. The three buttons handle next slide, previous slide, and laser out of the box, with no drivers to install for basic control. Whether you run a KCB sales pitch off a Windows laptop or a lecture off a MacBook, the R500s moves your slides the same way. This broad compatibility is why trainers who switch between machines favour it.
How do you connect the R500s USB or Bluetooth?
Both, and you choose per situation. The Logitech R500s ships with a tiny USB-A receiver that plugs into your laptop for instant 2.4GHz pairing, ideal when you present off the same machine daily. Alternatively, connect over Bluetooth Low Energy to a laptop, tablet, or phone with no dongle at all, which suits MacBooks and thin laptops short on USB ports. The USB receiver even tucks inside the remote body for storage, so it will not get lost in your bag during a matatu commute across town. Switching between the two methods takes seconds.
How long does the Logitech R500s battery last?
Around one year on a single AA battery under normal presenting use. There is nothing to recharge and no cable to carry: when the cell runs low, you swap in a fresh AA available at any Nairobi shop for pocket change. A battery and connection LED on the remote warns you before it dies, and a power-saving mode disables the laser when the battery is low so you can still present for roughly another week. For lecturers and trainers who present several times weekly, that yearly battery cycle means the R500s rarely interrupts a session.
Who should buy the Logitech R500s in Kenya?
University lecturers, corporate trainers, pastors, sales representatives, consultants, and conference speakers gain the most. Anyone who stands in front of a room and talks through slides more than a few times a month will feel the difference between being stuck at the keyboard and moving freely with the audience. The R500s suits real estate agents pitching developments, NGO field staff running community training, and church media teams handling weekend services. If your work involves a projector, a screen, and an audience, the Logitech R500s pays for itself in confidence and mobility within weeks.
What makes the R500s better than cheap clickers sold on Jumia and Jiji?
Reliability and range are the two big gaps. Budget clickers often use weak 2.4GHz radios that drop out past a few metres, ship with lasers too faint to see in a lit room, and lack any battery warning. The Logitech R500s gives a tested 20-metre range, a red laser you can aim across a full hall, dual USB and Bluetooth connection, and an LED that flags a low battery before it fails. It also stores its own receiver internally. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International backs the R500s with warranty and after-sales support you can walk into.
Does the Logitech R500s need software to work?
No for the basics, yes for extras. Straight out of the box the three buttons move slides forward, back, and fire the laser on any supported computer with zero setup. To customise what the buttons do, monitor battery level on screen, keep the computer from sleeping mid-talk, or run an on-screen presentation timer, you install the free Logi Options+ app on Windows or macOS. Most Kenyan users run the R500s in plain plug-and-play mode and never need the app, but the option is there for trainers who want a countdown timer during timed sessions.
Technical Specifications
Slide Navigation and Button Controls
- Three-button layout covers next slide, previous slide, and laser, learned in seconds with no manual needed
- Next button held down launches the slideshow when the Logi Options+ app is installed on your laptop
- Back button held down shows a blank screen to pause audience attention during discussion breaks
- Textured rubber buttons give a confident press by feel, so you keep eyes on the audience not the remote
- Soft-touch body shaped to sit in the palm, reducing hand fatigue across long lectures and training days
- Controls work identically on Windows and Mac, easing the switch between office and personal machines
Wireless Connectivity and Pairing Options
- Bundled USB-A receiver delivers instant 2.4GHz pairing the moment it enters a laptop port
- Bluetooth Low Energy connects to laptops, tablets, and phones without using a USB port at all
- Dual connectivity lets you keep the dongle for a desktop and use Bluetooth on a thin travel laptop
- USB receiver stores inside the remote body, preventing loss during transport in bags and pockets
- Logitech proprietary 2.4GHz radio holds a steadier link than the infrared remotes still sold locally
- Pairing survives movement around the room since the signal does not need line of sight to the screen
Device and Presentation App Compatibility
- Runs on Windows 7, 8, 10, and later, plus macOS 10.12 or newer for the widest laptop coverage
- Bluetooth mode adds iOS 8, Android 5.0, and Chrome OS support for tablet-based presenting
- Works with PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, Google Slides, and Prezi, the tools Kenyan offices rely on daily
- No drivers required for core slide control, so a borrowed conference laptop works right away
- Google Slides support suits teams running cloud decks over Safaricom or Faiba office internet
- Cross-platform behaviour stays consistent, helping trainers who present on different machines each week
Red Laser Pointer and On-Screen Cues
- Class 2 red laser at 640 to 660 nanometres highlights charts and figures across a large room
- Laser output stays under 1 milliwatt, meeting the safety class used in classrooms and boardrooms
- Press and hold the laser button to point, release to stop, keeping the beam under your control
- Bright enough to read in lit halls where dimmer budget-clicker lasers wash out and vanish
- LED indicator on the remote reports battery and connection status at a glance before you begin
- Low-battery mode disables the laser to stretch remaining charge, warning you a swap is due soon
Battery Life and Power Management
- Single AA battery powers the R500s for roughly one year of regular presenting, no recharging needed
- Replacement AA cells cost only a few shillings and are stocked in every Kenyan shop and kiosk
- No charging cable to carry or forget, unlike rechargeable clickers that die when you leave the cord home
- Power-saving mode kicks in at low battery, cutting the laser so slide control lasts about a week longer
- Status LED flags a fading battery in advance, so you replace it before a session rather than during one
- Off switch on the remote conserves charge between presentations, extending overall cell life further
Build Quality and Everyday Durability
- Compact 24.7 by 123.6 by 36.6 millimetre body fits any laptop sleeve, jacket, or handbag pocket
- Light 53.5 gram weight is barely noticeable in hand through an hour-long lecture or sermon
- Rubberised grip resists slipping in warm, humid conditions common in coastal Mombasa venues
- Simple sealed shell shrugs off the dust of daily commutes and travel between Nairobi meeting rooms
- Recessed buttons avoid accidental slide changes when the remote rides loose inside a bag
- Certified carbon-neutral by Logitech, appealing to organisations tracking their sustainability record
What's in the Box
The Logitech R500s retail package from Mascom International contains the R500s remote itself, the USB-A wireless receiver (stored inside the remote body), one AA battery to get you presenting immediately, and the quick-start documentation. Logitech ships the R500s without a carrying pouch in the standard box. You can add a protective case or spare AA batteries at checkout from our accessory range, and our team will pair the remote to your laptop in-store on request.
Warranty
The Logitech R500s Presentation Remote carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any claim directly, without international shipping. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications and reliable after-sales backing on every accessory we stock.
Where to Buy the Logitech R500s in Kenya
The Logitech R500s is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the R500s range and laser in person before you buy. Available colour: Graphite.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the R500s across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you inspect the remote and pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret get the R500s within one business day. Outer counties including Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir, and Mandera receive delivery within 2 to 3 business days.
Mascom International has built its name on accurate product details, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Whether you lecture, train, preach, or pitch, the Logitech R500s gives you the freedom to leave the podium and command the room.
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