How to Set up Cricut Joy: Ultimate Guide for New Crafters

Recently, my cousin visited my house and saw me using my Cricut machine. He became curious and started asking me about it. When I told him about the machine and how useful it is for DIY projects, he asked me how to set up Cricut Joy for his own use. I was happy to guide him through this.

It was then that I thought there might be a lot of people who want to set up their own machine but don’t know how to do it. I decided to write this complete guide for the Cricut Joy machine. It is a small, budget-friendly machine that is great for beginners. If you are one of them and want to set up your own crafting machine, this write-up is going to be helpful. Read the blog till the end and start with your cutting machine.

Unboxing and Setting up Your Cricut Machine

When you want to learn how to set up Cricut Joy, the first thing you need to do is unbox your machine. You will have to remove the safety tapes and collect all the accessories from inside the box. When you open it, these are the items you get inside of it:

Cricut Joy machine
Welcome card
Fine-point pen
Power adapter
StandardGrip mat
Sample of smart vinyl
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After you unbox your machine and check for the items inside of it, you need to prepare the machine for the setup. The preparation consists of the following steps:

Put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Remember that you have to keep it near an electric socket.
Then, take the power cord that you received inside the box and connect it to the machine and the socket.
Next, turn the machine on by pressing the power button, and the machine’s light will illuminate.
Now, the machine is ready to set up. You have to do the following things.
After preparing the machine, you should connect it to a computer via Bluetooth.
Finally, download the Design Space app on your computer. Your setup will be complete.

Connecting Cricut Joy to Your Computer

When you are learning how to set up Cricut Joy and have prepared your machine for the setup, you must connect your machine to a device. When it comes to a device, you can use either a computer or a smartphone. Here, you will learn how to connect the machine to a computer. Also, remember that you can only connect to this machine model via Bluetooth and not through USB. A USB connection is not available on your machine.

Here is the way to connect a cutting machine to a computer.

You should turn on your machine and keep it in the 10-15 feet range.
Then, go to Settings in your computer’s Start menu and select the Devices option.
After that, turn Bluetooth on your computer, and next, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
Next, select the Bluetooth option and search for the available devices.
If the computer asks you for a PIN, you have to type in 0000 for it.
When you see the machine, click on it, and it will connect.

Downloading and Installing Cricut Design Space

Lastly, to learn how to set up Cricut Joy, you have to download the design software on your computer. Downloading the app is a must because it helps you create designs that you eventually cut on a machine. It also helps you cut the design on the machine. Downloading the software is easy, and you can do that by following the steps below:

To start downloading the file, you should first open the computer’s browser.
Next, go to cricut.com/setup and see where the Design Space app is.
When you see the software, you need to download it. But before that, you need to agree to the terms and conditions for app use. Then, click on Download.
The software file will be saved in your computer’s Downloads folder. You have to open it and click on it.
Now, you have to agree that you trust this source for your computer. You will see a new window; you have to agree that you trust the app.
After that, the installation on your desktop computer will start.
After the app is installed, you need to sign in to your account. If you have never used Cricut before and have not made an account, you will have to do it now.
Once you have logged in, your setup is complete. You must open the software and start working on a project.

Conclusion

Now that you have read the blog, I am confident that you have learned how to set up Cricut Joy on your computer. As I told you before, this looks small but is an impactful machine for beginners. To set up Cricut machine, you need to do a few things. In the beginning, after purchasing the machine, you have to unbox it and then get it ready for setup. When your machine is ready, you need to connect it to your computer and download the Design Space on it. Once you have the app and log in with it, you will be able to start working on your crafts.

FAQs

Does Cricut Joy Work With Cricut Design Space?

Yes, it does. Cricut Joy works with the Design Space like most of the machines. You just have to download the software on your phone or computer that you have connected to the machine. Although this machine model did have a specific Cricut Joy app, it has been discontinued. You can now use the machine with Design Space.

Can I Use Cricut Joy Without a Computer?

Yes, for sure! This machine works not only with a computer but also with the help of a smartphone. So, if you are using an Android or iPad/iPhone, you can use the machine on it comfortably. All you have to do is connect your machine to your device and then install the Design Space app. After that, you will be able to start your projects with the help of that mobile device.

Can I Run Cricut Joy From a Mobile?

Yes, you can! To run the machine, you need a device. It doesn’t matter whether you use a smartphone or a computer; the machine works with both. To run the machine on a mobile device, you will need to connect your machine to your phone using Bluetooth. Also, you need to download the Design Space app. After that, you can run the machine to start crafting.

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