Pairing a Controller (2nd gen) to Brain (2nd gen)- IQ – VEX Library

Using VEX IQ (1st generation)? See this article.

Follow the steps below to pair your VEX IQ (2nd generation) Controller with your (2nd generation) Brain.

Note: once paired initially, the Brain and Controller will remain paired even after both have been turned off and back on again.

Preparation for Wirelessly Pairing

Controller, Brain, and Battery placed together.

Gather the following items

Charged VEX IQ (2nd generation) Controller
- See this article for more information on how to charge a (2nd gen) Controller.
VEX IQ (2nd generation)Brain
Charged VEX IQ (2nd generation) Battery
- See this article for more information on how to charge a (2nd gen) Battery.

Brain shown next to the Controller, both with highlighted green Power LED lights to indicate that they are powered on.

Power on the Brain and Controller

Install the Battery and select the Check button to turn on the Brain.

Press the Power button to turn on the Controller.

The Brain’s LED and the Controller’s Power/Link LED should display green to show that they are powered on.

Wirelessly Pair the Controller and Brain

View this animation to watch and follow the steps outlined below to wirelessly pair the Controller and Brain.

When wirelessly connected, the Brain’s LED and the Controller’s Power/Link LED should both blink green to show that they are connected.

Steps for Connecting

Brain screen is shown in the Home menu with the Settings option selected. Settings is the fourth option in the Home menu. A hand is shown pressing the Right arrow button.

Step 1: Use the arrow buttons to scroll to Settings.

Brain screen is shown in the Home menu with the Settings option selected. A hand is shown pressing the Check button.

Step 2: Press the Check button to select Settings.

Brain screen is shown in the Settings menu with the Link option selected. Link is the second option in the Settings menu. A hand is shown pressing the Check button.

Step 3: Then, scroll to Link and press the Check button to select.

Brain screen is shown after selecting the Link option. A diagram shows the Controller with its L up and L down buttons highlighted. The Brain's indicator light is glowing yellow and is highlighted.

Step 4: Once Link is selected, the pairing screen will open. The Brain’s LED will turn yellow while connecting.

Brain screen is shown after selecting the Link option. A diagram shows the Controller with its L up, L down, and Power buttons highlighted. Two hands are shown pressing the highlighted buttons on a Controller that is beside the Brain.

Step 5: Press the Controller Power button 2 times while holding down the L-Up and L-Down buttons, as shown on the Brain screen.

Note: Notice the timing in which the Power button blinks on the Brain screen. Try to press the Controller Power button with the same timing. This may take more than one try.

Brain screen with the Controller icon highlighted to indicate that it is connected. The Brain and Controller have glowing green LED lights that are highlighted.

Step 6: When wirelessly connected, you will see the Controller icon on the Brain screen. The Brain’s LED and the Controller’s Power/Link LED should both blink green to show that they are connected.