# VEX Pilot

> Control VEX Robotics kits with a smart device, featuring real-time firmware sync. (iPhone/iPad app by VEX Robotics, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-pilot/id1404115942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VEX Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162973741)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.31/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 195 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-pilot/id1404115942/reviews.md

## What is VEX Pilot?

Take control of your favorite VEX Robotics kit!  The Pilot app enables you to control your robotics kits using a smart device.  Firmware update automatically syncs to the Robot Brain in real-time.

## Key features

- Smart device control
- Real-time firmware sync
- Robot Brain integration
- VEX Robotics kit compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vex-pilot/id1404115942/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Gets out of date too soon.

*2024-11-05, version 2.0.5*

The bot keeps breaking because it’s out of date too soon I can’t turn off bite force because it’s out of date and I’ve only had it for a week and a half used it 8 times IT WONT EVEN DELETE THE APPS DATA WHEN I DELETE IT AND NOW I CANT EVEN ENTER THE CONTROL PANEL ON ANY OF THE BOTS I HAVE THEM ALL, THIS APP IS WASH

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-11-10*

The website itself is fine but the robots that the company makes are absolute trash. I got one for Christmas last year and it broke the batteries don’t even last long and it’s not like batteries are cheap anyways and the plastic the use is so flimsy it breaks if you sneeze on it.

### 1/5 — Loses Bluetooth connection

*2023-02-15*

This loses bluetooth connectivity every 2-3 seconds. Looks cool. Took a bit to get the front wheels to work. But can’t drive for more than 2 seconds!!!

### 2/5 — Need a drone option

*2022-12-12*

I bought the Hex Bug drone and it said to use this app but I downloaded it and no option for it.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-03-05*

The controls are amazing and the app allows you to build different things and still control them!!! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

### 1/5 — Red boxer robot

*2022-01-01*

The red boxing robot won’t connect to Bluetooth

### 3/5 — Please update this to fix the off road truck

*2021-12-27*

For Christmas I got the off road truck because it looked really cool. I already built it and I downloaded this app to connect it. It worked fine from there and I was able to connect the truck to the app. But once I start to drive the truck the light keeps on flashing and after like a minute or maybe under a minute it will stop working and say for it to connect again. I know it can’t be because of the batteries because I used freshly new ones and it won’t work. Please update this app if it’s because of this problem.

### 2/5 — Ok

*2021-06-09*

The parts were all there and the instructions were fine. I loved the final look, but there was one problem. The Bluetooth wasn’t working no matter what. An error message popped up in the app as soon as I tried to open the pairing Bluetooth page. I don’t know how to connect it and this seems like a common problem. But that is the only issue with the set, but it makes it so you can’t drive the car so it kinda defeats the purpose.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2020-12-29, version 2.0.4*

They take hours to build. Lots of excitement to use it...then the app is useless and the Bluetooth doesn’t connect. Needs a major update.

### 5/5 — Off road truck is sick!!!

*2020-05-07*

I bought the off-road truck and it took about one and a half days to build. It works really well ,but I wish their was a easy way to get to the steering Motor thing. Also it takes a few times to get the wheels to move. Like refreshing the app and turning on and of the truck. It is still mind blowing how awesome it is to build your own rc car 8/10 reccomend to people who like rc cars.

## Frequently asked questions about VEX Pilot

### What does the VEX Pilot app do?

The VEX Pilot app allows you to take control of your VEX Robotics kits using a smart device. It enables direct command and operation of your robotic creations.

### How does the app update the robot?

The app automatically syncs firmware updates in real-time to your Robot Brain. This ensures your robot is always running the latest software for optimal performance.

### Is the VEX Pilot app free to use?

Yes, the VEX Pilot app is free to download and use. There are no associated costs for accessing its control and firmware update features.

### What VEX Robotics kits are compatible with this app?

The app is designed to control your favorite VEX Robotics kits. Specific compatibility details for individual kits are typically found in the VEX Robotics documentation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2022-07-21

Fixed an issue preventing you from moving through the steps in the build instructions.

### 2.0.4 — 2019-08-28

- Updated existing build instructions to make the build steps easier to follow
- Added missing build instructions into the application instead of pointing to an online PDF

### 2.0.3 — 2019-08-10

- Fix drive control bug

New from the previous version:
- All new communication system to improve BLE communication.
- Added support for new kits including Bite Force and Build Blitz.
- In-app build instructions for Build Biltz models.
- Added native support for iPads.

### 2.0.1 — 2019-07-31

- All new communication system to improve BLE communication.
- Added support for new kits including Bite Force and Build Blitz.
- In-app build instructions for Build Biltz models.
- Added native support for iPads.

### 1.0.6 — 2018-12-27

New Feature:
- Your boxing bot's can now deliver knock-outs! Health will decrease on boxing-bots until one is claimed victorious by knocking-out their opponents.

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