Google has announced the discontinuation of support for Chrome Apps on Chromebooks starting in January 2025. As a result, Chrome Apps, including the VEXcode 123 App, will no longer be visible in the Chrome Web Store or functional after that date. While the VEXcode 123 App will remain available until this change takes effect, we encourage users to transition to the Web-based version of VEXcode 123 well in advance. Go to Connecting with Web-based VEXcode 123 on Chromebook for information on connecting to Web-based VEXcode 123.
It takes just a few steps to connect a 123 Robot to your Chromebook.
Turn on the 123 Robot by pushing the 123 Robot along a surface to “wake” it, as shown in this animation.
Launch VEXcode 123.
Open VEXcode 123 and select the Robot icon in the Toolbar.
Select Connect.
A list of available 123 Robots will appear. Select the name of the Robot you want to pair.
Once a Robot is chosen, select the Pair button.
The Robot icon will turn orange and a Connecting to: message will appear while the Robot is connecting.
Once the 123 Robot is connected, the icon will turn green. The message in the window will say Connected to: and list the name of the 123 Robot that is connected to this Chromebook.
Underneath the Connected to: message, there is an icon that displays the battery level of the 123 Robot.
The level in the battery will appear as one of three colors:
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Red for a low battery level |
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| Yellow for a medium battery level | |
| Green for a full battery level |
To Disconnect a VEX 123 Robot from App-based VEXcode 123
Select Disconnect to disconnect your 123 Robot from VEXcode 123.
If You Are Experiencing Connection Issues
- For troubleshooting support, view the Troubleshooting Connecting to App-based VEXcode 123 VEX Library article.
- If you are still having trouble connecting your VEX 123 Robot to VEXcode 123, see this VEX Library article to troubleshoot your Bluetooth connection on Chromebook.
- If you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact VEX support.