Searching ‘how to connect Cricut to Bluetooth‘? Well, you are not alone, so chillax! I assume you must have bought a new crafting machine, and now you want to set it up. Am I right? Well, the connection is a part of the whole setup. And setting up a Cricut is always fun. Yes, you heard that right! If you are a newbie and have never set up a Cricut, I am here to get you covered.
Follow me throughout this post, and I am going to teach you how to connect your machine to your desktop and mobile via Bluetooth. The wireless connection process is nothing but a pairing between our machine and a compatible device. Ensure you have devices such as Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Ready to start? Let’s delve into it!
Cricut Connection Prerequisite
Before you learn how to connect Cricut to Bluetooth to your desktop & mobile device via Bluetooth, follow the described points below:
Adequate Distance: Ensure you keep at least 10 to 15 feet between your machine and the device.
Compatible Device: Choose a compatible device that connects with your machine. Your device must be Bluetooth enabled.
Once you have carefully ensured the above points, you are ready to connect your machine to your device.
How to Connect Cricut to Bluetooth on Desktop?
Okay, so we have come to learn how to put Cricut in pairing mode. Whether you are a Windows PC or a MacBook user, the following points will help you put your machine in pairing mode without a hitch.
For Windows
Power on your machine and PC.
Then, you will have to open your desktop and press the “Windows” key.
Next, type “Settings” and hit the “Enter” key on the keyboard.
Once the Settings window opens up, select “Devices”.
Under the Devices tab, you will see a Bluetooth option. Confirm if your Bluetooth is turned on. If not, turn it on.
Afterward, tap on “Add Bluetooth or other device” to add the machine.
Now, click on the “Bluetooth” option from the new window pop-up.
After that, wait and look for the moment when your PC Bluetooth detects your machine.
When it is detected, it will show up on the same window. Just select your machine and complete the pairing.
For MacBook
Turn on the machine and MacBook.
Go to your computer and then click on the Apple menu (an Apple logo icon).
After that, select the System Preferences option.
Then, look for the Bluetooth option.
Afterward, ensure you have Bluetooth on. If not, turn it on.
Next, wait for a while and see if your Mac Bluetooth detects your machine.
Once your machine is found, click on it and finish the pairing.
How to Connect Cricut to Bluetooth on Mobile?
When connecting the machine to your mobile device, you have to ensure that you have a mobile phone with the latest operating system. The latest device works well with the latest updated software. Let’s learn the steps below:
For iOS (iPad, iPhone)
Go to your iOS device and open the Settings app.
Then, look for the Bluetooth and turn it on.
After that, wait a while and select the machine from the list once the iOS device detects your machine.
Once pairing is done, return to your Design Space app and set up your machine.
For Android (Mobile & Tablet)
Turn on your machine and open your phone.
Head to the home screen, where all the apps are. Tap on Settings and launch it.
Next, you have to look for the Bluetooth option and see if it is turned on. If it is off, turn it on.
Once Bluetooth is on, check whether your Android phone’s Bluetooth detects any machine.
Once detected, just select it and complete the pairing.
After that, just start your crafting journey hassle-free.
FAQs
Question 1: How many ways to connect Cricut to a computer?
Answer: There are two ways that you can connect your machine to your desktop computer. First is a USB cord, which is just easier than a Bluetooth connection. Besides, there is another wireless connection method, which is simply Bluetooth, to connect your machine to your device. Ensure you are using a Bluetooth-enabled computer.
Question 2: How to set up Cricut using Bluetooth on desktop?
Answer: To set up your machine on a desktop using Bluetooth, follow the steps provided below:
First, turn on the computer and machine.
Then, go to the browser and download the Design Space app.
After that, open your Settings on your desktop and turn on the Bluetooth.
Next, connect your machine to your Bluetooth.
Question 3: Which Cricut models are Bluetooth enabled?
Answer: Cricut models, including Explore, Explore Air 2, and Maker or 3, have a built-in Bluetooth module. In other words, all these mentioned machines are Bluetooth enabled except for Explore one model. Besides, you should place your machine and device at a distance of 10 to 15 feet to ensure better connectivity.
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