In this blog, you are going to learn how to connect Cricut to your computer and smartphone in easy steps. Cricut has a variety of crafting machines that you can use for your DIY projects. Cricut offers cutting and heat press tools. These include Cricut Maker, Explore, Joy, EasyPress, Auto press, Mug Press, and so much more. You can pick any of these Cricut machines for yourself and enjoy crafting as you wish.

To use a Cricut machine, you need to connect it to any of the devices like Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. You can connect all of them using a USB cable or via wireless Bluetooth connectivity. This post will teach you how you can connect a Cricut machine to the desktop and mobile devices you are using.

How to Connect Cricut to Computer With USB?

You can connect your Cricut machine to your operating system with the help of USB or Bluetooth. Connecting through a USB cable is easy. It has the same method for any kind of phone or computer. To connect your devices, follow these steps in the section below:

1. In the beginning, plug in your machine and power it on.
2. Next, check if your device is on or not, and if not, turn it on.
3. Now, plug one end of the cable to the machine and the other end to the computer.
4. Then, go to your computer and open the Cricut Design Space app. You will see the device is connected.

That’s it! You have finally connected your Cricut to your desktop with a USB cable. If you want to connect your machine to your phone, then read the following instructions.

How to Connect Cricut to Computer (Windows)?

You can connect any Cricut machines to your Windows laptop/desktop. You can connect it with a USB or Bluetooth. If you have an old Cricut Explore machine like a Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore One, you will need an external Bluetooth adapter. But in all the new Cricut machines, Bluetooth connectivity is built in. To connect your Windows computer to the machine via Bluetooth, follow these steps:

1. First, power your machine on and keep the device within 10-15 ft.
2. Next, go to the Start menu, open Settings, and select the Devices option.

3. Then, go to the Bluetooth option, and if it is off, turn it on.
4. After that, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.

5. Choose Bluetooth and wait until the computer detects the machine.
6. On the following screen, select the machine.
7. Lastly, your machine will be connected. Go and check it.

How to Connect Cricut to Mac via Bluetooth?

Your Mac computer or laptop can easily be connected to your Cricut using Bluetooth. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. In the first place, plug in your machine and power it on.
2. Then, check the distance between the machine and your computer. It should not be more than 10-15 ft.
3. Now, go to the Apple menu, opt for System Preferences, and then open Bluetooth.

4. Make sure Bluetooth is on, and choose your machine from the list of devices.
5. After that, the Cricut product is paired.
6. Go to the Design Space software, and it will show as connected.

How Do I Connect My Cricut Machine to Android?

Connecting your Cricut to your Android phone is very easy. You can easily connect them using Bluetooth. These are a few steps that you can follow to connect your Android phone to the machine:

1. Power on your machine first, and the distance from your phone must be less than 15 feet.
2. Then, go to Settings on your phone and open Bluetooth.
3. If the Bluetooth is off, please turn it on.

4. Now, select the Cricut model from the list.
5. By now, the pairing is finally complete.
6. If you go to check the Design Space app, you will find both devices connected.

How to Connect Cricut to iPad With Bluetooth?

If you are using an iPhone to connect to your Cricut, you have nothing much to worry about.  You have to follow the instructions to connect your phone to the machine:

1. First, keep your machine in the range of 10-15 feet. And switch on the machine.
2. Next, to go to Bluetooth, open Settings and then Bluetooth.
3. Now, select the Cricut model from the device’s list.

4. After that, the machine will now appear as paired.
5. Lastly, go for the New Product Setup in the Design Space app. It will be shown as connected.

Conclusion

In this blog, you read how to connect a Cricut machine to your desktop computer and smartphone. Connecting the Cricut machine to your operating system is very important because, without connecting, it is impossible to create any project. You can connect devices with any device to a Cricut machine and start your DIY projects. You may be using an iOS, an Android mobile device, a Windows, or a Mac computer. You can connect them all by following the above-written steps.

FAQs

How can I set up a Cricut machine?

If you want to set up a Cricut machine, you have to open the box first. Then, you have to check what’s inside the box. You have to make sure that all the supplies and tools are there. After that, connect the machine to your device with Bluetooth or a USB cable. Then,  download the Cricut Design Space and log into your Cricut account. Now, you can start making your crafts at home.

Does Cricut Design Space support multiple projects at once?

Yes, it does! If you use the Design Space app for a desktop or laptop, you have the option to work on multiple projects at the same time. You can open many windows, and in each window, you can create a different project. There’s just one thing you need to keep in mind when you start working on those projects: Your Cricut machine can only work on one project at a time.

Why does my Cricut won’t connect to Bluetooth?

Your Bluetooth connectivity may have a couple of problems if it is not working properly. First, check and make sure that the distance between your computer and the machine is not more than 10-15 feet. In that case, it will be difficult for the computer to detect your machine. If that is not a problem, then go and unpair your Bluetooth for once and then pair it again. The problem will be solved.