Cricut Design Space
Unboxing is simple and the first step of the setup. Whether you have a Cricut Maker, Explore, or Joy, you will find these things. Let’s look at the items and make sure your new machine box includes them all.
Powering on Your Cricut Cutting Machine
Now, you need to give power to your machine. Follow these steps.
1. Initially, place your Cricut product near the power supply.
2. After that, plug in your Cricut.
3. Next, switch on the Power Button present on your Cricut.
Cricut Machine Setup for Computers and Smartphones
Do you want to use your Cricut with a computer or mobile? Refer to this Cricut machine setup for beginners below. After all, this section discusses the steps for a computer and mobile device.
On Computer
These instructions guide you in setting up your machine on a computer. Follow them carefully.
1. Begin by going to an internet browser on your system.
2. Visit the Cricut’s official site – cricut.com/setup.
3. There, look for the Cricut Design Space app.
4. When you find the software, tap on the Download button near it.
5. Now, execute all the on-screen instructions given.
6. Either create an account or sign in via a Cricut ID.
7. After that, the next screen will ask you to choose your Cricut model.
8. Later, click on your Cricut model.
9. Next, take the power cord and plug in the machine.
10. Then, hit the Power Button to switch on your machine.
11. Thereafter, take a USB cable or pair your machine via Bluetooth.
12. Wait for some time till the Cricut Design Space updates your Cricut.
13. Afterward, register your Cricut and go with a free Cricut Access membership trial.
Thus, you have set up the Cricut machine on your computer the right way. So, why wait? Create your first project now.
On Mobile
Cricut products are easily set up on a mobile device. To do the setup, follow these steps for the Cricut machine setup for beginners.
1. Grab a mobile in your hand.
2. Open the Google Play Store/ App Store and download the Cricut Design Space.
3. After the app downloads, install it on your device.
4. Next, open the downloaded app.
5. Thereafter, to use the app, create an account. (For new users).
6. Existing users can sign in with your Cricut ID.
7. Next to it, click on the Menu that is available.
8. Then, select the Cricut Machine Setup option.
9. Click on your Cricut model.
10. Later, make sure to follow all the prompts carefully.
11. Find the power cord and plug it into your machine.
12. Further, start pairing your Cricut to mobile. (use Bluetooth)
13. Alternatively, you can use a USB cable.
After these steps are complete, the Cricut app will instruct you to start your first DIY project. Now, your machine setup is complete.
How to Pair a Cricut Machine With a Computer?
Bluetooth allows the machine to connect to various devices wirelessly. So, if you are learning Cricut machine setup for beginners, pairing becomes important.
For Windows
To pair your Cricut product and Windows computers, follow these quick steps.
1. First, find and click on the Start menu on your system.
2. Then, go to Settings on your system.
3. After that, tap Devices.
4. Now, make sure that you have turned on Bluetooth.
5. Further, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
6. Thereafter, select Bluetooth.
7. Next, let your device identify your Cricut model.
8. Afterward, choose your Cricut from the list.
9. Lastly, if a prompt for PIN appears, type in 0000.
Hope you have learned how to connect Cricut to computer Bluetooth. That’s it with the process of pairing the machine to a Windows computer. Next, you will find the steps for a Mac computer.
For Mac
Looking for how to pair your Cricut to a Mac? Well, here are the steps you need to perform. Do them right away to pair your machine successfully.
1. On your Mac, go to the Apple menu.
2. Next, choose System Preferences there.
3. Now, select the Bluetooth option.
4. Make sure that you have turned on the Bluetooth option.
5. When the list appears, choose your Cricut model.
6. Next, click on the Pair button.
7. Finally, when the prompt to enter PIN appears, type in 0000.
Try your first Cricut project and amaze everyone with your skills. A proper Cricut machine setup enables DIY makers to open to unlimited projects. For your machine setup, you can choose a USB connection, too. Just hold the cable and put one end to the machine and the other end to your system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to Connect My Cricut Machine to an Android Mobile?
To connect your Cricut to an Android device, you can choose the Bluetooth connection. Here are the steps to pair these devices.
1. Firstly, open Settings on your device.
2. Then, find Bluetooth and select it.
3. Afterward, turn on the Bluetooth on your device.
4. Next, choose your Cricut model.
5. Type in 0000 in the place of PIN.
6. Lastly, tap OK.
Can I Use USB to Connect Cricut to My Mac?
Yes, you can do it. A USB cable comes with a machine box, which makes it easy to connect the machine to the system. To connect, go along with these easy instructions.
1. First, take the USB cable.
2. Then, find its one end and insert it into the USB port of your Cricut.
3. Next, take another end and insert it into the port of your system.
What Are the Basic Steps to Setup a Cricut Machine?
1. First of all, unbox your machine.
2. Following this, check out every item present in the box.
3. After that, download the Cricut Design app on your system.
4. Then, connect your machine to the system. (Choose Bluetooth or USB cable)