WeDo 2.0 Software requirements
WeDo 2.0 uses Bluetooth Low Energy
For WeDo 2.0, we have integrated the latest Bluetooth technology into our solution to let you take 'live' control of the models you create for near-instantaneous response. To find out more about this amazing technology, click here.
Windows
Hardware
- 1.5GHz Intel® Core Duo processor or compatible or faster
- 1.5GB RAM or more
- 2GB available hard disk space
- Bluetooth 4.0 or above
- 2GB/4GB RAM or more required for Windows 10 32/64-bit
- Windows 7 requires the BLED112 Bluetooth low power dongle
Operating System
- Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (Version 10586 or newer)
Available on the Downloads page.
Windows 10 ‘Fall Creators Update’ and Bluetooth connectivity issues.
With the newly released “Fall Creators Update” for Microsoft Windows 10 we have experienced Bluetooth connectivity issues with WeDo 2.0. Microsoft have rolled out a fix for this issue on the 16th of December as part of a Windows update. Please ensure that your Microsoft Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is updated. Details on the specific update that resolves the issue can be found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4054517/windows-10-update-kb4054517
Mac
Hardware
- 1.5GHz Intel® Core Duo processor or compatible or faster
- 1.5GB RAM or more
- 2GB available hard disk space
- Bluetooth 4.0 or above (Must have LMP version 0x6 or above to be equipped with Bluetooth 4.0)
Operating System
- Mac OSX 10.5 or newer
Available on the Downloads page
Chromebook
Hardware
- 4GB RAM
- Bluetooth 4.0 or above
- 2GB available storage space
- 1.40GHz Intel® Celeron® 2955U dual-core processor equivalent or better
- Internet connection*
Operating System
- Chrome OS version 50 or above (we recommend that you always keep your operating system updated)
*An Internet connection is required to access online content, such as curricula and teacher support material.
Available on the Chrome Web Store
iPad
Hardware
- iPad 3 and iPad Mini or newer
Operating System
- iOS 8.1 or above
Download available from iTunes App Store.
Android Tablet
Hardware
- CPU 1.5GHz or higher
- 1GB RAM or more
- 2GB free disk space or more
- Bluetooth 4.0 or newer
- Camera
- 8” display or larger
Operating System
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Some Android devices will not be compatible due to various internal components. This may also be the case for tablets that meet the system requirements. If you are buying Android Tablets for a school or are in doubt whether the tablets you already have are compatible with our app, please contact us and let us advise you on what testing we have done with that device. Please contact us in English at android-support@legoeducation.com. Thank you!
Download available from Google Play.