Do you want to connect your Cricut machine with a Bluetooth connection? You can learn it here. The easiest way I find to pair your Cricut is through a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth connection. Since I’m a professional Cricut user, I have set up many crafting machines in the past few years. When I started writing, I got a great response from my audience. Now, I have started writing more informative blogs, and here I’m to teach you how to connect Cricut with Bluetooth.
Get ready with your Cricut machine and a compatible device, like a desktop or phone. Once you complete the wireless connection, your crafting journey becomes easier and better. Note that I’m not including the Cricut heat presses in this blog. You’ll only get the steps for Cricut cutting machines.
How to Connect Cricut With Bluetooth to Desktop?
There are Cricut machines that have in-built Bluetooth features such as Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2. Hence, you can easily connect these machines. But, if you are working with the older Cricut models including Cricut Explore and Cricut Explore one, you need to purchase a Bluetooth adapter. When you’re ready, let’s start with the connection steps.
Windows
As a Windows user, you can easily connect your Cricut via Bluetooth. Follow the steps below and continue with the connection process.
- To start, ensure that your Cricut product is only 10-15 feet away from your PC.
- Also, make sure that both your devices are ON.
- Now, check your PC for the Bluetooth feature.
- To check the Bluetooth feature, launch the Device Manager and search for the Bluetooth Radios option. (Note: If your machine doesn’t have the Bluetooth feature, get a Bluetooth adapter from the market).
- After that, open the Control Panel on your PC and head to the Devices and Printers option.
- Next, click on the Add a device/Add a Bluetooth device option.
- Allow your PC to recognize your Cricut machine.
- Select the Bluetooth option and start the pairing process.
- If the window asks you to enter the PIN code as “0000.”
- In the following step, click on the Next button.
- Finally, the pairing process will be completed.
That’s how to connect Cricut with Bluetooth to a Windows PC.
Mac
To connect your Cricut to Bluetooth on a Mac, check the steps below and proceed.
- In the beginning, make sure that your Cricut is only 10-15 feet apart from your Mac.
- Now, verify whether the Bluetooth option is ON on your Mac.
- To check, head to the System Preferences option and locate the Bluetooth option.
- After that, open the Bluetooth option. If you see it off, turn it on.
- On the next screen, select your Cricut model from the devices list.
- Then, tap on the Pair option to connect your devices.
- Next, enter “0000” in the prompt box and hit the Pair option.
- Lastly, both devices will be paired successfully.
That’s it for connecting your Cricut machine to a Mac via Bluetooth. Let’s go ahead with the connection on a mobile device.
How to Connect Cricut With Bluetooth to Mobile Devices?
If you want to connect your Cricut to Bluetooth on a mobile device, let’s check the steps below.
iOS
To learn how to connect Cricut with Bluetooth to phone, follow the steps mentioned below.
- In the first step, ensure that your Cricut and iOS devices are only 10-15 feet apart.
- Now, open the Settings option.
- After that, search for the Bluetooth option and turn it on.
- Select your Bluetooth device from the devices list.
- Now, your iOS device will start the pairing process.
- Next, enter the PIN code as “0000” and hit the Done button.
- In the next window, allow your window to go ahead.
- Then, hit the Allow button to continue.
- Finally, your window will move you to the Design Space.
That’s how to connect Cricut with Bluetooth to an iOS device.
Android
To connect your Cricut machine to an Android device via Bluetooth, follow these steps.
- Ensure that your machine and Android device are only 10-15 feet apart.
- Now, go to the Settings option.
- After that, hit the Bluetooth option and turn it on.
- Once your Bluetooth option is enabled, you’ll see a list of devices on the screen.
- Next, choose your Bluetooth device’s name and allow the pairing to begin.
- When your system asks you for the PIN, type “0000” or “1234” and hit the Done button.
- Finally, your Cricut machine is paired with your Android device.
This is how you can simply connect Cricut to Bluetooth to an Android device.
FAQs
How to Connect Cricut With Bluetooth to Laptop?
Follow these steps to connect Cricut to Bluetooth:
- Maintain your both devices at least 10-15 feet apart.
- Now, choose the Settings from the Start menu.
- Then, go to the Devices option.
- Make sure that the Bluetooth option is ON.
- Next, hit the Add Bluetooth or other device.
- Now, hit the Bluetooth option and let your computer identify your Cricut.
- At last, choose your Cricut from the list.
- Finally, your Cricut product is paired.
Why Is My Cricut Bluetooth Not Working?
If your Cricut Bluetooth is not working, there are many reasons for this. It can be possible that your machine is not ON or the USB connection between your devices is loose. Moreover, if your Cricut machine is older, it may not have a Bluetooth feature. Therefore, it’s compulsory to check for the Bluetooth option. Above everything, check the compatibility of your machine and the device you’re connecting it to.
How Do I Connect My Cricut Machine Using a USB Cable?
To connect your Cricut product via a USB cable, follow these steps.
- In the beginning, connect your USB cable to your computer’s USB port.
- Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your Cricut’s USB port.
- Now, turn on your Cricut machine.
- Next, install the Design Space and complete the setup.
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