The company keeps adding new machines to its family tree. It’s an easy technique to control this die-cut device for developing DIY projects. However, one of the problematic pieces of work is setting up Cricut Maker (Windows/Mac, Android/iOS). The crafters get the privilege of creating do-it-yourself projects to avoid last-minute hustles. Along with the machine, you also have a wide range of tools, USB Cables, mats, practice projects, and manuals.
The stress of designing a project is reduced due to the availability of Design Space software. This Cricut version with the automatic operating system has 57.4 x 14 x 15.8 centimeters dimensions. You should learn about the setup process to use the machine.
Steps to Setup Cricut Maker With Windows/Mac
Before proceeding with the creation process, all the users must contain detailed data about the setup process. However, for that, you need to read the given stages:
For Windows
- Start the process by switching on the machine and plugging it inside the wall socket.
- After that, take a USB Cable and put it inside the port of the Maker and computer.
- Other than that, you can connect it wirelessly via Bluetooth.
- Open the Design Space official website and start installing it.
- To move further with the process, read the process visible on the screen.
- Then sign into the account or create your respective ID.
- Once you are done creating your Id, you must select the machine’s name.
- Followed by choosing a machine, the setup process will get concluded.
- The message about the setup will get generated when’ll be prompted to do a test cut.
For Mac
- Switch the machine on and connect its plug to the socket.
- Open your device’s Bluetooth to pair it up with the Cricut machine.
- You must install the Design Space app on your smartphone for the next step.
- After installing the app, create your account and sign in with the credentials.
- You need to wait till the setup process gets complete.
- Once the process ends, you will be asked to do a test cut.
After completing the PC’s setup, you can also access the version with the help of your mobile devices. Though, you need to investigate them in the forthcoming section.
Steps to Setup Cricut Maker With Android/iOS
Unlike Personal Computers (Windows/Mac), one can easily connect the cutting machine from a mobile phone (Android/iOS). If you’ve got a smartphone and want to set it up with the devices, then read the details given below:
For Android/iOS
- First, you’ve to plug in your machine and power it on.
- Second, scroll the Bluetooth to the right side to turn it on.
- Third, download & install the Design Space app from the Play Store/App Store.
- Next, create your Cricut ID & sign in to open the Canvas.
- Under the Menu section, choose Machine Setup.
- For machine setup, tap on the machine name and follow the guidelines.
- Once the setup completes, you’ll be provoked to commence a test cut.
Following the successful Cricut Joy setup with Personal Computers and Mobile Phones, you can pair up the devices wirelessly, i.e., Bluetooth.
Steps to Connect Cricut Maker Via Bluetooth (PC)
Below are the instructions to make the connection process simpler with Bluetooth:
Windows
- Ensure the machine is switched on and your PC is placed within 10-15 feet.
- Next, you need to tick on the Settings symbol.
- Now, at the settings page, tick on the Devices box.
- Open the Bluetooth followed by clicking on Add Bluetooth or Other Devices.
- After selecting the option, be patient to detect the computer for the Cricut version.
- Now, choose your machine name, and the pairing will end.
- Go back to the Design Space at the New Product Set Up. Then the Cricut will be shown as paired during the process.
Mac
- Before proceeding with the connecting process, place your computer within 10-15 feet of Cricut.
- At the System Preferences, choose the Bluetooth box.
- Once the Bluetooth opens, choose the machine from the list below.
- At last, the machine will get paired up for Bluetooth connection.
You can connect your respective smartphones with craft plotters via Bluetooth to get the desired projects.
Steps to Connect Cricut Maker With Android Devices
To complete the wireless connection process with this machine, we’ve to read the following stages:
For Android
- Before starting the process, power on Maker and put it within the 10 feet-15 feet range.
- Click on the Settings icon and tick on the Bluetooth option.
- Choose the machine name available under the Devices list.
- After a few minutes, the Cricut Maker will be paired to your Android device.
- Then you’ll be redirected to the Design Space and New Product Setup page.
- At last, Maker will be displayed as connected during the setup.
To learn about the connection process with Mac software, take a sneak peek at the following article segment.
Steps to Connect Cricut Joy With iOS Devices
Intending to connect Cricut Joy with the supported iOS devices, you’ve to complete the respective procedure by considering the following steps:
- Switch on Cricut Joy and put your iOS device at least 10 feet-15 feet from the machine.
- Go to Settings and open Bluetooth.
- Followed by the activation of the Bluetooth device, search for the name of your machine.
- Once you get lucky in locating the name, tap on it.
- Then Cricut machine will be paired with your device via Bluetooth.
- Visit back to the app and New Product Setup. The intelligent cutting machine will be displayed as connected to your smartphone.
Besides cutting this machine version via Bluetooth, it can also be connected via USB Cable. Though for that, you need to look at the coming section.
Steps to Connect Cricut Maker With USB Cable
If you don’t complete the connection process wirelessly, connect it through USB Cable. However, the steps of combining it with all the devices (PC & Smartphones) are the same without any differences. Just go through the given particulars shared here:
- Connect the cable’s end to your device and the other end to the back of the machine’s end.
- After connecting it, please switch it on, and the power button will be lit up white.
- After noticing the light, you’ll reconnect to the Design Space New Device Setup page.
- At last, the notification about your Cricut getting connected to your smartphone will be shared.
Conclusion
Summing up the article, we concluded that Cricut Maker is one of the critical members of the company’s family tree. However, to get the appropriate DIY projects, all the users need to set up and connect their respective PCs & smartphones.
Visit: Cricut.com/setup
Source: How to Setup Cricut Maker? [Windows/Mac & Android/iOS]
