How to Connect My Cricut to My Phone: A Guide for Android & iOS

If I were looking to set up my own Cricut machine on my phone, one of the first questions that would arise in my head would be how to connect my Cricut to my phone. If you have a similar issue in order to set up your Cricut, then I am going to write down all the necessary information regarding this. You should read the post, and you will easily be able to set up your own Cricut machine on your mobile device.

You can connect your Android or iPhone/iPad device to a Cricut machine. You have two options for the connection: Bluetooth or a USB cable. However, as Bluetooth is preferred by most users, I will be writing about Bluetooth connection in this blog. So, let’s dive into it.

Minimum System Requirements to Connect Cricut to a Phone

If I wanted to use a Cricut machine on my phone instead of a computer in order to learn how to connect my Cricut to my phone, the first thing I needed to know was what features my mobile was going to need to be able to run the Cricut Design Space app on it. Android and iOS phones may require different features. Here are the features your phone is going to need to run the software:

If it’s an Android phone, it should be Android 10.0 or higher. In the case of an iPhone, it should be IOS 15 or later.
The Cricut software does not work on Chromebooks.
There are a lot of Android phones that easily work with the Cricut app. You can check your device’s status on the Internet.
The performance of your device may vary depending on its capacity. A better processor and RAM will make the app run smoother, while a cheaper phone with not so good a processor and RAM will not run as smoothly.
The phone’s internet speed should be 2-3 Mbps for downloading and 1-2 Mbps for uploading.

How to Connect My Cricut to My Phone (iPhone/iPad)

You can connect a Cricut machine to your iOS devices via Bluetooth. Connecting them is very easy, and you can do it by following a few simple steps. To connect Cricut to your smartphone, follow these steps:

To start the process, you should first connect your Cricut product to a wall socket by plugging the power adapter into a power source.
Next, press and hold the power button and turn the machine.
Then, go to Settings and proceed to Bluetooth.
If you see Bluetooth is off, turn it on.
Now, you should search for the Cricut model and wait.
When you see the Cricut machine, click on it.
After that, the pairing procedure has been completed.
You can confirm the connection by returning to the Cricut software and opening the New Product Setup.

How to Connect My Cricut to My Phone (Android)

With almost a similar process, an Android phone can also be connected to your Cricut machine. See here for the process for the wireless Bluetooth connection:

To get started, connect the machine to an electric outlet by plugging the power adapter into the power socket.
Next, turn on the machine by pressing the power button.
Now, open the Settings on the Android phone and go to Bluetooth.
Then, turn Bluetooth on to connect if it is not already.
Again, search for the devices, and when you see the machine, tap on it to connect.
Finally, the connection has been established.
Return to the Design Space app and ensure the connection status.

Apart from Bluetooth, you can also use a USB cable to connect. To connect via USB, you should connect the machine to one end and the phone to the other end. The phone will be connected to the machine.

How to Download Cricut Design Space?

Once you have connected your phone to the Cricut machine, you should move towards downloading the Cricut Design app on your phone and then log in with a Cricut ID. Follow the steps for downloading the app and logging in:

Begin the process by going to the Play Store on Android phones and the App Store on iPhone/iPad devices.
Next, type the Cricut Design Space app in the search bar.
Tap Install to begin downloading on your Android phone. On the iPhone, click on Get.
After that, wait until the app downloads.
When the downloading is complete, open the Design Space app.
Now, log in with a Cricut account and start crafting your projects.
If you are a first-time user and have never created an account, you will need to create one for yourself.

Also Read : Cricut Explore 3 Download: Software Installation Guide

Conclusion

If I had been looking to set up my Cricut machine, I certainly would have learned how to connect my Cricut to my phone after reading this post. And I am sure that you also have learned it. With the help of this precise and simple tutorial, you can now easily connect your phone to your Cricut. You can complete the setup process by downloading the Design Space app and signing in with your account. When the Cricut setup is complete on your phone, you can begin working on your crafts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Is My Phone Unable to Connect to Cricut?

If your phone is unable to connect to a Cricut machine, you can check for a few things to fix the problem. If you are using a cable, ensure you are using a USB cable that is in good condition and not overused. In the case of a Bluetooth connection, you have to make sure you have turned on Bluetooth on your device. Next, check that you have not exceeded the maximum distance limit for the connection, which is 10-15 feet.

How Can I Connect Cricut to My Laptop?

To connect a Cricut machine to your laptop. You have to follow these simple steps:

You should first connect the machine to the power source with a power adapter.
After that, turn your Cricut machine on.
Next, go to Settings and turn Bluetooth on.
Now, search for the Cricut model and wait.
When you see the machine, select it, and it will connect.

How Can I Create a Cricut Account?

If you want to create a Cricut ID, you can follow these simple steps.

First, open the Cricut Design Space app on your phone.
Next, look for the option of Create a Cricut ID.
Now, fill in your name, email, and country name in the columns.
Enter a password and remember it.
Then, proceed with on-screen directions
Also, agree with Cricut terms and conditions.
Your Cricut account will be created.