Connecting with App-based VEXcode IQ to an IQ (2nd gen) Brain- iPad – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX IQ (2nd generation) Brain to App-Based VEXcode IQ on your iPad. Before beginning, make sure that you know the name of your Brain. For help naming your Brain see this article.

To Connect a VEX IQ Brain

Diagram shows a Battery being connected to an IQ Brain. An arrow indicates that the Battery should be slid into the charging port on the bottom of the Brain. The Battery is oriented with its latch facing away from the Brain.

Insert the battery into the IQ Brain.

Diagram shows a finger holding down the Brain's Check button to turn it on.

Turn on the IQ Brain by pressing the checkmark button.

Launch app-based VEXcode IQ.

iPad Bluetooth prompt that reads VEXcode IQ Would like to use Bluetooth. This application uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate with your robot. There are two buttons below, one reads Don't Allow and the other reads OK. The OK button is highlighted.

When launching VEXcode IQ, you may receive a prompt asking to verify Bluetooth usage. Select ‘OK.’

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the Devices icon highlighted in between the Code Viewer and the Help icons.

Select the Device window icon to open the Devices window.

VEXcode IQ Devices menu with the IQ Robot Brain generation setting shown. This setting is set to the 2nd gen option and it is highlighted.

Select the '2nd gen' button to indicate you are connecting to a (2nd gen) Brain, then close the Devices window.

VEXcode IQ with the Brain icon on the Toolbar highlighted in between the Controller and Download icons.

Select the Brain button.

VEXcode IQ with the Brain dropdown menu opened and the Connect to IQ (2nd gen) button highlighted.

Select 'Connect to IQ (2nd gen).'

VEXcode IQ Select a VEX IQ Brain prompt that has a list of IQ Brains to connect to. Only one Brain is listed in this example and it is highlighted.

A list of available IQ Brains will appear. Select the name of the Brain you want to connect to.

VEXcode IQ Select a VEX IQ Brain prompt that has a list of IQ Brains to connect to. The Brain has been selected and the Connect button below is highlighted.

Once a Brain is chosen, select the 'Connect' button.'

Brain screen is shown with an orange background and text that reads Bluetooth ID 5079. Below, an icon indicates that the X button can be pressed to Clear this message.

A 4-digit Radio Connection Code will appear on the Brain's screen

VEXcode IQ Radio Connection Code prompt that reads Enter the 4 digit Radio Connection Code displayed on the IQ Brain. Below, there is a field to enter the code and two buttons that read Cancel and Submit. The code 5079 has been entered into the field and the Submit button is highlighted.

Type the code into the prompt in the app and select 'submit'.

VEXcode IQ with the Brain dropdown menu opened after a Brain has been connected. The Brain's name is highlighted and its generation reads 2nd gen.

The Brain icon will turn green to indicate it is connected. If you select the Brain icon, it will indicate the name of the Brain is it connected to.

To Disconnect a VEX IQ Brain

VEXcode IQ with the Brain dropdown menu opened. A connected Brain is shown in the menu, and the Disconnect button is highlighted.

Select ‘Disconnect’ to disconnect your IQ Brain from VEXcode IQ.

Connection Issues

If you are still having trouble connecting your VEX IQ Brain to VEXcode IQ, see this Knowledge Base article to troubleshoot your Bluetooth connection on iOS.
If you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact VEX support.