If you are in an area where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable, it is possible to use LabQuest Viewer to connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via USB. This is a useful way to display the LabQuest screen for a class demonstration. The instructions below assume you have LabQuest software version 2.3.3 or newer.

Set up LabQuest to work with LabQuest Viewer software via USB

Caution: While LabQuest is configured to work with the viewer via USB, you cannot use it as a computer (or Chromebook) interface with Logger Pro, Logger Lite, Graphical Analysis, or Graphical Analysis Pro. To allow your LabQuest to work as a computer or Chromebook interface, you must disconnect the USB and then un-check Enable Viewer.

1. Launch the Connections App
   • LabQuest 2⚊Tap the Wi-Fi icon.
   • LabQuest 3⚊Tap the Connections App icon from the Settings screen.
2. Tap the icon next to Viewer (gear or ) to open the LabQuest Viewer Settings dialog.
3. Verify that LabQuest Viewer is On, Allow screen control is checked, and Enable Viewer over USB is checked.
4. Tap the OK button.
5. Connect LabQuest to the computer using the USB cable that came with the unit.
6. Start LabQuest Viewer software.
7. Select your LabQuest from the list provided.
8. A view of the LabQuest screen will be visible in the LabQuest Viewer software.

In some cases, the USB driver needs to be installed on the computer separately. For more details, see:
How do I install a driver for LabQuest Viewer software to enable communication with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via USB?
My Windows computer fails to install a driver when using LabQuest Viewer software with a LabQuest 2 via USB connection.