How to Connect to Cricut: Easy Steps for Phone and Computer
Do you want to learn how to connect to Cricut on your device? If that is the case, then you have reached the right place. As a long-time Cricut user, I am familiar with all the techniques to connect a Cricut machine to your compatible device. I am going to write down the methods you can use to connect your machine to your smartphone and computer.
Cricut offers two methods for
connecting your machine: a wireless Bluetooth and a wired USB connection. Both
methods are available for nearly all Cricut machines. To learn more about these
connection options for your device, let’s get started!
How to Connect to Cricut via Bluetooth on Windows?
Windows computers are a great
device to use with a crafting machine. So, if you are using a Windows PC to
connect it to your machine, you have both options for the connection. For the
compatibility of your computer, you just have to make sure that you are using a
Windows 10 or a newer version of a computer. The process for the connection is
as follows:
- In the beginning, you must turn on the
machine after connecting it to a power source.
- The
other thing you have to remember is that you should keep the machine
within 10-15 feet of the computer.
- Go to
the computer, open the Start menu,
and open Settings.
- In the
following screen, move to the Devices
option. There, you will see Bluetooth; you have to turn it on.
- After
turning on the Bluetooth, click on the option Add Bluetooth or another device.
- Now, the
computer will start searching for the available Bluetooth devices.
- When you
see your machine along with other available devices, you have to tap to
select it, and it will be connected to your computer.
- You can
ensure the connection by going to the Design Space app and checking in the
New Product Setup. The machine
appears to be connected to your PC.
How to Connect to Cricut via Bluetooth on Mac?
A Mac computer is equally good for
connecting to a Cricut machine. You can again use both methods to connect your
computer to a machine. The computer is compatible with the Design Space app,
but for that, you will have to use macOS 11 or newer versions. Here is how you
can connect a MacBook to your machine with Bluetooth:
- Similarly,
plug the machine into an electric source and press the power button.
- It will
be available for the connection, but you have to keep it in the range. The
range for the wireless connection is 10-15 ft.
- Then,
click on the Apple icon and go
to the System Preferences on
your computer.
- After
that, go to the Bluetooth section and turn it on.
- When you
turn on your computer’s Bluetooth, it will start searching for available
devices.
- When you
see your machine on the available devices, you have to tap on it.
- Next,
the machine is connected to your computer.
- To
ensure the connection between the machine and your Mac, go back to Design
Space and then to the New Product
Setup.
- You can
see that the machine appears to be connected to the computer there.
How to Connect to Cricut via USB on Android/iOS Devices?
Apart from Bluetooth, you can also
use a USB cable for the connection between the machine and your computer. Since
it is a wired connection, you do not have the luxury of roaming around while
working on projects as you can do with Bluetooth. USB can be used to connect
your machine to any of the devices. Here, you will see the process of
connecting your Android or iOS phone to your machine via Bluetooth. To add your
machine to your desktop with USB, you will have to follow the same procedure:
- You have
to add a machine to a power source and then press the power button to turn it on. When the machine is on, a light
will light up.
- Then,
you have to use a USB cable to connect it to your phone and the machine.
The cable has to be connected to both devices at both ends.
- You must
use a healthy cable so that you do not lose the connection while working
with it.
- You can
go back to the Cricut app again to ensure connectivity.
Conclusion
To sum up, you
learned how to connect to Cricut
with Bluetooth or a USB cable. With both methods, you can connect any computer
or mobile device that is compatible with Cricut. You learned how to connect
Windows and Mac computers to Cricut with the help of Bluetooth. You also saw
how you could connect a phone to your machine with the help of a USB cable.
Now, you can use this guide to connect your Cricut to your device, and then you
will be able to work on your DIY projects.
FAQs
Can I Connect My Cricut via Bluetooth to My iPhone?
Yes, you can! Cricut gives you two
options to connect it to your device. You can use not only an iPhone but any
device, and you can use either of the options to make your projects. So, you
can definitely use Bluetooth to connect your machine to your iPhone. To connect
Cricut to your iPhone via Bluetooth, you have to turn the machine and search
for it on the device. When you see it, select it, and it will connect.
How Can I Reset Bluetooth on My Computer?
Resetting a Bluetooth connection
on your Cricut machine is easy. You need to open the Bluetooth settings and
click on the pairing. You will have the option to unpair it; click on it. Then,
you must turn the Bluetooth off and wait for some time. Now, turn on the
Bluetooth again on your computer and start searching for your machine. Upon
seeing the machine, click on it, and it will be connected.
Why My Cricut Is Not Showing on My Computer?
If your machine is not being shown
on your computer, then you should check a couple of things. The first thing you
have to do is check and make sure that you have turned on the machine. Only
after that will it be available to be connected to any device. Next, you need
to ensure that you have turned on the Bluetooth on your device. The final thing
you must check is that you have kept the device and your machine within the
range of 10-15 feet.
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