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How to Set Up Cricut & Download Design Space App?

For attaining world-class crafting experience and getting pro-level results Cricut machine comes in very handy. These machines are smart crafting machines incorporated with cutting-edge technology and amazing crafting experience. Also, they offer the convenience of connecting to all sorts of compatible electronic devices and operating systems. Plus, the process of setting up and using the Cricut machine is very straightforward if you have a little experience with the device. However, if you are a beginner, then you might need some guidance to avoid any type of setup mistake and complete the process hassle-free. Hence, this blog provides complete knowledge to set up a Cricut machine and download the Design Space app on your device.

System Requirement to Download Cricut Design Space

In order to download the Cricut Design Space and set up a Cricut machine on your device, your device must fulfill some compatibility requirements. Here are the requirements you should check if your device fulfills.

  • For a Mac OS device, your device must be running on a macOS 11 or later version.
  • iOS 15 or later is required if you want to download the app on iOS.
  • Your device must have either Bluetooth or USB compatibility.
  • Check if the device has 2 GB free space and 4 GB RAM.

Connect Cricut Machine to Your Device via Bluetooth

You have to connect the machine to a computer or mobile device to complete the setup procedure. The following methods will help you pair the Cricut machine to your device.

For Computer

  1. On your Mac device, click on the Apple menu on the upper sidebar.
  2. After that, select the System Preferences option and then click on Bluetooth.
  1. Once the Bluetooth window opens on the screen, make sure it is ON.
  2. After that, click on the Cricut machine or Bluetooth module name you want to connect your computer with.
  3. If you see a prompt on the screen, enter the 0000 PIN code.
  4. In the next step, choose the Pair option.
  1. Lastly, make sure the Bluetooth pairing is complete.
  2. If you are unable to connect your devices via Bluetooth, then you can use the USB cable to establish the connection between both devices.

For Smartphone

  1. Firstly, please turn on the Cricut machine by connecting it to a power source.
  2. And then, bring your mobile phone closer to your Cricut device.
  3. Now, on the smartphone device, tap on the Gear/Settings icon.
  1. After that, tap on the Bluetooth option and then turn on its toggle.
  2. Furthermore, the device will search for the Cricut machine you are using.
  3. When your Cricut machine shows up on the screen, tap on it.
  1. If you see a box asking you to enter the PIN code, then enter 0000 and choose the Pair option.
  1. At the final step, the Bluetooth pairing of the Cricut machine and your smartphone device will be complete.

Download Cricut Design Space on Your Device

If you want to learn the Cricut Design Space downloading process on your device, then here are the steps you need to follow.

For Computer

  1. Begin by going to the design.cricut.com on your Mac browser.
  2. After that, navigate to the Cricut Design Space app option and click on Download.
  1. When the download process begins, the screen will take a sudden change in its look.
  2. Once the download is complete, double-click on the .dmg setup file.
  1. After that, start the installation process by dragging the Cricut icon to the Applications folder.
  1. Also, you can create a shortcut by dragging the icon to the dock.
  2. Next, go to the Applications folder and double-click on the Cricut app to launch it.
  1. A notification may appear to open the app; click on the Open option to move forward.
  1. After that, enter the Cricut ID and password to open your account. (If you do not have a Cricut account, then you can create a new Cricut account by clicking on the Create a Cricut ID option.)
  2. At the last step, the Cricut machine will be ready to use.

For Smartphone

  1. Firstly, on your iOS device home screen, tap on the Apple App Store icon.
  1. In the next step, the App Store interface will open; tap on the top search section.
  2. In the search bar, type Cricut Design Space and tap on the Search option.
  3. Once you see the Cricut icon (Green C), tap on it and click on the Get option.
  4. Wait for the Cricut app download to be complete; the Cricut app icon will appear on the home screen when the download is complete.
  5. You can open the app by going to the home screen or tapping the open option on the App Store.
  6. After that, the app will ask you to enter the Cricut ID and password to sign into your account.
  7. Next, it will tell you to choose the options you like to use the Cricut app.
  8. To connect your Cricut machine, click on the New Machine Setup option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Download Cricut Design Space?

In order to download the Cricut app, you have to follow the below steps.

  1. First, go to Cricut's official website for computers and the app store for mobile.
  2. Next, search for the Cricut Design Space option and click on Download.
  3. And then, wait for the download to complete, then install it on your device.
  4. After that, launch the app and then complete the account access process.
  5. Lastly, connect your computer/mobile device to the machine to create an app.

How to Set up a Cricut Machine?

The following are the steps you need if you want to set up your Cricut machine on your computer or mobile.

  1. Firstly, turn on your Cricut machine and keep it near your computer or mobile device.
  2. After that, you need to connect the machine and device via Bluetooth pairing or USB cable.
  3. Now, download and install the Cricut Design Space app.
  4. In the Cricut app, sign in with your Cricut ID. (If you do not have a Cricut ID, then you can create a new one by choosing the right option on the app.)
  5. And then, connect the machine to the app to use it for creating DIY projects.

Why Am I Facing the Issue of Set up a Cricut Machine?

You have to follow all the right steps to avoid any issues while you set up your Cricut machine. Also, if you do not use a compatible device for the setup with your Cricut machine. Apart from that, downloading the Cricut app from an unauthentic website can also lead to various issues. Thus, you need to follow the correct setup method and contact Cricut customer care to get additional help in setting up the Cricut machine.

Visit: cricut.com/setup

Source: https://cricricutdesigncut.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/how-to-set-up-cricut-download-design-space-app/

 

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