Connect mBot

You can connect mBot to mBlock 5 via the USB or Bluetooth 4.0.

Method one: via the USB

1. Use the USB Cable that came with mBot to connect your mBot to a USB port on you computer.

2. Power on your mBot.

3. Under "Devices", click "add", and choose "mBot" from the pop-up Device Library window.

4. Click "Connect", and from the pop-up device connection window, click "Connect" under "USB".

Method two: via Bluetooth 4.0

System requirements:

  • Windows: the version of Bluetooth must be 4.0; for other Bluetooth versions, a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter is recommended (refer to Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter for detailed instructions)

  • Mac OS: support most Mac OS models

1. Power on your mBot.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth on your PC.

  • Windows: on the task bar, select action center > Bluetooth

  • Mac OS: choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth

3. Under "Devices", click "add", and choose "mBot" from the pop-up Device Library window.

4. Click "Connect", and from the pop-up device connection window, click "Connect" under "Bluetooth 4.0".

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