Allow Camera Permissions for AI Vision Sensor in Microsoft Edge VEXcode EXP – VEX Library

When configuring your AI Vision Sensor in Web-based VEXcode V5, the computer will ask for permission to use your camera. If you select Block instead of Allow, the AI Vision Sensor will not be able to connect to VEXcode. To fix this issue, follow the steps below:

Settings icon next to the Microsoft Edge search bar is highlighted.

1. Select the settings icon to the left of the page’s URL.

Microsoft Edge Site Information dropdown menu is open, showing settings for the codeexp.vex.com website. The Camera option is set to Block, and has a dropdown menu with three options that read Allow, Block, and Ask (Default).

2. Select the Camera dropdown menu.

Microsoft Edge Site Information dropdown menu is open, showing settings for the codeexp.vex.com website. The Camera option has now been changed to Allow.

3. Select Allow.

Microsoft Edge prompt below the search bar that reads To see settings updates, refresh the page. To the right of the prompt there is a blue Refresh button that is highlighted.

3. A prompt to refresh the page will appear. Select Refresh.

Microsoft Edge device connection window is open with an item that reads VEX Robotics Communications Port. Below, there is a Connect button and a Cancel button, and the Connect button is highlighted.

4. Return to the AI Vision Utility. You will now be able to connect the AI Vision Sensor.