Follow the steps below to wirelessly connect LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 to a computer or mobile device running Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro.  This option is not available with the original LabQuest or Chromebook.

LabQuest setup

1. Connect the LabQuest to a Wi-Fi network.
   1. Launch the Connections app.
      LabQuest 2⚊Tap the Wi-Fi Icon
      LabQuest 3⚊Select Connections, , from the Setting screen.
   2. Tap the gear or network icon, in the upper right corner to display the Network Settings dialog.
   3. Ensure Wi-Fi is set to On.
   4. Connect to the desired network.
   5. Tap OK to exit the Network Settings dialog.

Data Sharing will not work unless both the device you want to data share with and the LabQuest are on the same network.

2. Enable Data Sharing on the LabQuest.
   1. From the Connections app, tap the Data Sharing gear, or , to display the Data Sharing Settings dialog.
   2. Ensure Data Sharing is set to On.
   3. If desired, tap the box to allow connected devices to start or stop data collection.
   4. Tap OK to exit the Data Sharing Settings dialog.

LabQuest will not stream data if this function is set to Off.

3. Rename your LabQuest.
   1. From the Connections app, tap the Name gear, or .
   2. Enter the desired name, which may include up to 16 characters, but cannot include special characters.
   3. Tap Done when you are finished.

Identifying a specific LabQuest to connect to is easier if you change the default name, LabQuest, to something more meaningful.

Computer or Mobile Device Setup

1. Download and install Graphical Analysis app for your deviced.

The progressive web app version of Graphical Analysis does not support this feature; use the installed app.

2. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
   1. Connect your device to the same network the LabQuest is using.
   2. Verify that the correct network name is displayed.

Data Sharing will not work unless both the device you want to data share with and the LabQuest are on the same network.

3. Connect to the LabQuest using Graphical Analysis app.
   1. Open Graphical Analysis.
   2. Select Data Sharing from the New Experiment menu.
   3. Select the Local data sharing option.
   4. Select your LabQuest from the discovered devices menu.

If the LabQuest name you are looking for is not displayed in the list, tap Specify Source and connect to the LabQuest by entering its IP address.

See Also

• Data Sharing - Connected Science System FAQ and Troubleshooting