The physical controller’s LED indicator lights show two different states , depending on how long the Yarbo logo button is pressed . These two states serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.
¶ LED States and What They Mean
Logo Button Press Duration
LED Behavior
Purpose
More than 5 seconds
Fast blinking
Initial pairing / re-pairing
3–4 seconds
Slow blinking
Reconnecting to an already paired core
On the rear of the Yarbo Core, press and hold the power button until you hear the voice prompt: “Ready to work” .
On the back of the controller, make sure the glide switch is pushed to the right .
Short press the Yarbo logo button on controller to turn on the physical controller.
⚠️ Important — this is where pairing often fails. See above Clarification.
Press and hold the logo power button on the controller
Keep holding it until the two LEDs on top of the controller start flashing
More than 5 seconds for initial paring
3-4 seconds for reconnecting to a paired core
Do not release the button too early
Fast flashing LEDs indicate the controller is in pairing mode .
On the Yarbo Core:
Press and hold the power button for about 3–5 seconds
Release the button when the rear lights turn blue
This indicates Yarbo is now in pairing mode.
Press and hold the switch button on the controller for about 5 seconds
Wait for the voice prompt: “Physical controller connected.”
After pairing:
Press and hold the RB button (top-right of the controller)
While holding RB, move the left joystick
Manual control will now respond correctly.
Ensure both Yarbo and the controller have sufficient battery
Keep the controller close to Yarbo during pairing
If pairing fails, repeat the process and confirm the controller LEDs are flashing rapidly , not slowly