How to Connect My Cricut to Bluetooth: All Devices Are Covered!

When I was a beginner in using a Cricut machine, I used to think about how to connect my Cricut to Bluetooth. But I have been using it for years now, and I have learned everything regarding Bluetooth connectivity of Cricut machines. So, if you are having a similar problem and want a solution to it, I would ask you to keep reading the blog, and you will easily be able to connect your Cricut to your device.

 

Cricut is an amazing machine for working on your DIY projects. Using this Cricut machine, you can cut various materials like paper, cards, plastic, fabrics, wood, and metals. With all these cuts, you can create beautiful crafts and improve the look of everything around you. To use Cricut machines, you have to connect them to your device using USB or Bluetooth. After reading the blog, you will be able to connect your Cricut to your computer and smartphone.

How to Connect My Cricut to Bluetooth (Windows)

Connecting a Cricut machine to your windows laptop or desktop is easy, and if you know them, you can do it simply. If you do not know them, you do not have to worry about it. Just follow these steps to learn:

 

  1. First of all, you have to make sure that you have connected the machine to the power socket and turned it on.
  2. Then, you have to keep your windows computer within 10-15 feet of the machine. This will make sure your computer is able to find the machine easily.
  3. Now, go to the Start menu on your computer, open Settings, and then move towards the Devices option.


  1. Open the Bluetooth settings, and if it is off, turn it on.
  2. Afterward, click Add Bluetooth or another device and then select Bluetooth device.


  1. Wait until the computer detects the Cricut model. When you see the name of the machine, click it, and it will connect to your computer.


  1. Now, go back to the Design Space app and open New Product Setup. The machine will appear to show as connected.

How to Connect My Cricut to Bluetooth (Mac)

If you want to connect your MacBook to your Cricut machine with wireless Bluetooth, just keep reading the blog and follow the steps in the section below:

 

  1. Initiate this by powering the computer and turning it on.
  2. In the following step, keep the computer within a 10-15 ft range.
  3. Now, open the Apple menu, then System Preferences, and the Bluetooth settings.


 


  1. Make sure that Bluetooth is ON and search for the Bluetooth devices.
  2. When you see the Cricut model in the list of devices, select it.
  3. In a few seconds, the machine will be connected to the MacBook.
  4. Lastly, go back to the Design Space app, and you will see it connected to the machine.

How to Connect Cricut to Bluetooth (Android)

In order to connect your Android phone to the Cricut machine using Bluetooth, follow these easy steps:

 

  1. Turn the machine on by plugging it in with the power socket.
  2. Then, keep the phone within 10-15 feet of the machine.
  3. Now, open Settings and then Bluetooth settings.


  1. If you find the Bluetooth to be off. Turn it on.
  2. Again, search the nearby devices on your phone.


  1. When you find the Cricut model in the list of machines, tap on it.
  2. When returning to New Product Setup, you will find the machine connected to the computer.

How to Connect My Cricut to Bluetooth (iOS)

Follow the steps that I am writing down to learn how to connect a Cricut machine to your iPad or iPhone device through wireless Bluetooth:

 

  1. Plug in the machine using a power adapter and switch it on.
  2. Next, make sure the distance between the phone and the machine does not exceed the distance of 10-15 feet.
  3. Then, open Settings and move towards Bluetooth.


  1. After that, turn on the Bluetooth.
  2. Initiate searching for Bluetooth devices nearby.


  1. Upon seeing the machine, select it and wait for a few moments.
  2. Now, the phone is connected to the machine.

 

Once you are done connecting your device to your Cricut machine via Bluetooth, you can proceed with the steps for the machine setup. After that, you can download the Cricut Design Space app on the device and log in with a Cricut ID. Once logged in with an account, your Cricut setup is complete. For beginners who are using a Cricut for the first time, a Cricut account creation will be needed.

Conclusion

Once you have finished reading the blog, you sure have learned how to connect my Cricut to Bluetooth. It doesn’t matter what operating device you are using, such as desktop or mobile. You can now connect an Android, iPad/iPhone, Mac, or Windows to a Cricut machine. When you are done connecting Cricut to your system, you should continue the machine setup, including downloading the Cricut software and logging in with an account.

FAQs

Why Is My Cricut Machine Not Connecting to My Phone Through Bluetooth?

If your phone is finding it difficult to connect to your Cricut machine through Bluetooth, you should make sure you are not making a couple of mistakes. First of all, you should check whether your device has enabled Bluetooth or not. If not, enable it. Then, you will need to check that you have not exceeded the maximum distance limit for Bluetooth connectivity, which is 10-15 feet. In this case, it will be difficult for the phone to detect the machine.

Do All Cricut Machines Have Built-in Bluetooth Connectivity?

No, not all the Cricut machines have Bluetooth connectivity. Although all the newer Cricut models have Bluetooth, some of the older machines do not have built-in Bluetooth. Older Cricut machines that do not have Bluetooth require an external Bluetooth adapter. However, the latest machines like Cricut Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air 2, and Explore 3 do have Bluetooth in themselves.

How Can I Connect My Cricut Machine via Bluetooth?

To connect your Cricut via Bluetooth, you have to begin by switching on the machine. Then, go to your device and open Settings. In the settings, navigate to Bluetooth settings and search for nearby devices. The device will start searching for the Cricut model; the machine will appear on the available devices. When you see it, tap on it, and the connection will be done.


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