Wirelessly connecting a VEX IQ (1st gen) Brain to an iPad / Android Tablet in VEXcode IQ

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to the VEXcode IQ app, featuring labeled components and connection steps for users to follow in setting up their robotics platform.

Turn on the VEX IQ Robot Brain by pressing the Check button.

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a device using the VEXcode IQ app, highlighting the steps for establishing a successful connection for programming and controlling robots.

Press the X button on the Robot Brain to see the Settings menu.

Diagram showing how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a device using the VEXcode IQ app, illustrating the steps for establishing a connection for programming and controlling robots.

Press the Check button to select 'System Info'.

Diagram illustrating the steps to connect the VEX IQ Brain to the VEXcode IQ app, including visual representations of the app interface and connection process for educational robotics enthusiasts.

Remember the Brain ID number that you will use to connect the Robot Brain to the iPad / Android Tablet.

Note: Radio Data is always on by default, and does not need to be turned on or off in Settings.

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a mobile app, featuring labeled components and step-by-step instructions for users to follow in order to establish a connection for programming and controlling their robotics projects.

Open the Devices window to confirm that the 1st gen Brain is selected.

Select '1st gen' if it is not already selected.

Illustration showing how to connect a VEX IQ robot brain to a mobile app, with labeled components and connection steps, part of the 'Connect to the Brain - App Based' section in the VEX IQ knowledge base for educational robotics.

Select the Brain icon at the top of VEXcode IQ.

Select the + button to add your Robot Brain ID number.

Diagram illustrating the steps to connect a VEX IQ Brain to the VEXcode IQ app, including visual indicators for Bluetooth pairing and app interface elements, designed to assist educators and students in robotics programming.

Use the number keypad to enter in your Robot Brain ID number.

Diagram illustrating the connection process between a VEX IQ robot's Brain and a mobile app, highlighting the steps for app-based connectivity in the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Select Submit after entering your Robot Brain ID number.

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a device using the VEXcode IQ app, featuring labeled components and connection steps for educational robotics.

Wait a few seconds for the Robot Brain and iPad / Android Tablet to connect.

Diagram illustrating the steps to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a device using the VEXcode IQ app, including visual indicators and connection options for users to follow in the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

See that the Robot Brain is connected when the Brain icon turns bolded green.

You’ll also see that the arrows at the top of the Brain’s screen are solid now which indicates a successful Smart Radio Connection.

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