So, here you will learn how to connect Cricut to app. Right? But before I dive further into this blog, I would like to clarify one thing. This blog talks about how to connect your Cricut machine to an app (Cricut Design Space), but I don’t think it is the same as connecting Cricut to your computer or mobile phone.
Connecting a Cricut to an app and connecting Cricut to a compatible device are two different things. Don’t get confused! The question is, if both are different, then what are we going to learn from this blog? In this blog, I will teach you how to connect a Cricut machine to an app. However, it is also called a Cricut setup. We will be learning about machine setup on Windows computers. Let’s dive into it without any further ado!
Step 1: Unboxing a Cricut Product
Okay, so to get to the exciting part of the Cricut machine setup, we will first need to unbox the machine. However, if you have already unboxed it, enjoy🥳and move to the second step in order to learn how to connect Cricut to app.
Here, let me share my experience of unboxing my Cricut.
I opened the box’s lid and saw a matted folder over the top surface of the Cricut machine. Here I am, actually, opening my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine. It came with a blue LightGrip mat. Those who got the Cricut Maker machine then will receive a green StandardGrip mat.
The list is long; let me show you what else I got with my Cricut Explore:
- Cricut Explore Air 2 machine
- Free trial membership to Cricut Access
- 50 ready-to-make projects
- Materials for a practice project
- Premium fine-point blade with housing
- Fine point pen, black
- LightGrip machine mat
- Welcome book
- USB cable
- Power adapter
Step 2: Open Your Cricut Cutting Machine
To open the Cricut machine, I pressed the Open button (on the left side). As I pressed the button, the rest of the doors opened on their own. Here, Cricut Maker users need to lift the top lid. After that, the front door will open on its own (automatically).
Note: Do not open the doors that open automatically. Just wait and let them open slowly on their own.
When your Cricut is opened, you need to remove the foam and other tape on the side.
Step 3: Plug Into a Cricut Machine
Plugging the power cable into the Cricut cutting machine is the first step in learning how to connect Cricut to app. Now, it’s time to turn it on. Yes! So, let’s grab the power cords that come with our Cricut machine.
You can just plug the main plug into the wall outlet and insert the other into the back of your Cricut machine. But, here, you have to plug in the machine; you don’t need to turn it on the machine here. We’ll do it later.
As the machine is turned on, you need to move to the next step, where we will start setting up our machine.
Step 4: Pair Cricut to a Computer via Bluetooth
I have connected my Cricut using a USB cable, too. Currently, I am using a Bluetooth wireless connection. So, let me show you how to connect Cricut to PC via Bluetooth:
- Ensure your Cricut product is placed within 15 feet of the PC.
- After that, you have to open Settings.
- Next, select the Devices option.
- Switch on the Bluetooth and select Add Bluetooth or other device.
- Then, select the Bluetooth option and wait for a while until it detects your Cricut.
- As it appears in the available list, choose the model.
- Finally, you have connected your Cricut product to your PC.
Now, let’s download a Cricut app so that you can understand how to connect Cricut to app, i.e., how to setup Cricut.
Step 5: Download Cricut Design Space
The machine setup requires software called the Cricut Design app. To download the software, you need to go through the steps given below:
- Visit the URL design.cricut.com on your search tab.
- Select the checkbox to accept Cricut’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
- After accepting the Terms of Use, select the Download button.
- Then, you have to click on the green Download tab to download the Cricut app.
- After that, please move to the folder in your file explorer where you have downloaded it.
- In your file explorer, look for your Downloads folder and verify it for the downloaded file.
- Lastly, double-click on the file you have downloaded to start the installation.
Next, follow the prompts until your installation is done. Once done, move to the last steps to learn how to connect Cricut to app.
Step 6: Finish the Cricut Setup
Launch the Cricut Design Space software, and you will see the option to select your Cricut cutting machine on the app. Select the type of machine you want to setup. Next, sign in to your Cricut account. If you don’t have an account, sign up to create one.
Once you have created an account, you need to sign in and then start connecting your Cricut to your app. Although you will get screen prompts to setup the machine, I will explain it briefly.
First, turn on the machine by pressing the power button, and then you need to connect your machine. After that, your setup is done!
HURRAY!!!!!!!!! 😍 YOU DID IT!
FAQs
Question 1: Can I connect my Cricut to an app on my mobile phone?
Answer: Yes, absolutely! Connecting Cricut to the app or setting it up is the same. For this, you will need a Cricut app that you can download from an online app store where you can download the app. For example, if you want to install the Cricut software on iOS, then you can get the application from the App Store, and for Android, you need to go to the Google Play Store. In short, you can easily connect your Cricut machine to an app.
Question 2: Is Cricut machine setup difficult or time-consuming?
Answer: Setting up the Cricut machine is easy and not that time-consuming if you have the right software. The simple-to-use interface of Cricut Design Space will walk you through the easy directions to setup the Cricut cutting machine, which will take you a few minutes. So, install the right software on a compatible device, and then you will be ready to go.
Question 3: Is Bluetooth compulsory for Cricut machine setup?
Answer: No, it is not necessary if your Cricut has a USB cable. Except for the Cricut Joy machine, all the Cricut models have USB ports so that they can be connected via USB cords, too. However, for Cricut Joy users, Bluetooth is compulsory when setting up the machine. In short, Bluetooth is compulsory only for machines for which Bluetooth is not available.
Source: https://desincricut.wordpress.com/2024/04/16/how-to-connect-cricut-to-app-a-stepwise-setup-guide/
