Pairing a Controller (1st gen) to Brain (2nd gen) - IQ – VEX Library

Pairing an IQ Brain (1st gen) to an IQ Controller (2nd gen)? See this article.

VEX IQ allows for cross compatibility when it comes to pairing the IQ Brain (2nd gen) to the IQ Controller (1st gen). Read on to learn the steps for pairing the IQ Brain (2nd gen) to the IQ Controller (1st gen).

Brain powered on with the screen showing the Home menu.

Turn on the Brain

Brain screen is shown in the Home menu with the Settings option selected. Settings is the fourth option in the Home menu.

Go to the right and select settings

Brain screen is shown in the Settings menu with the Link option selected. Link is the second option in the Settings menu.

Go to the right and select Link

Brain screen is shown after selecting the Link option. A diagram shows the Controller with its L up, L down, and Power buttons highlighted.

A picture will appear on screen showing the buttons to press on the Controller

Diagram of the (1st gen) Controller with its Power button and Power LED highlighted.

On the Controller:

Hold down the L up and L down buttons
Press the middle power button twice, while still holding down the L buttons
The LED on the Controller will turn from green to red

Note, the 1st gen controller will not pair with the 2nd gen brain unless the VEX IQ (1st gen) Controller has a blue Smart Radio installed. For more information on installing and removing a VEX IQ (1st gen) Controller Radio, view this article from the VEX Library.

Brain screen with the Controller icon highlighted to indicate that it is connected.

After a few seconds, the Controller should automatically connect to the Brain