How to Connect Cricut Bluetooth to Computer and Mobile?

Hey crafters! I know you came here to learn how to connect Cricut Bluetooth. I can understand your feeling of being stuck in the middle of the Cricut setup. Sometimes it seems more complicated, no? Either way, I have got you covered in this blog to help you connect your Cricut machine to different models in one go!

In addition, establishing a connection between the Cricut machine and a compatible device might be difficult for beginners. Therefore, I wanted to simply explain all the connection methods. Since I have been using Cricut for so many users, I call myself a Cricut expert, with expertise in not only making crafts but also setting up Cricut.

Are you ready to delve into this guide? If so, let’s get straight into it and learn how to connect Cricut to Bluetooth to Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS individually.

How to Connect Cricut Bluetooth to Windows?

Let me start with the Windows computer first. As you can see, there are a total of 8 steps given, and hence, you need to follow each of them to connect your Cricut to your PC. Make sure you miss none of them to avoid any errors. Let’s get into it without any further delay:

1. Switch on your Cricut machine and place it at a distance of 10-15 feet from the computer.
2. Further, you will need to proceed to the Start button and then go to Settings. 

3. After that, you have to choose the option Devices.

4. Here, ensure you have turned on the Bluetooth.
5. Now, hit the Add Bluetooth or other device tab.

6. You will need to tap Bluetooth and wait for your machine to be visible on the list.
7. Once it is visible in the list, tap on the Cricut model and proceed. 

8. Eventually, your Cricut Bluetooth pairing is done here.

How to Connect Cricut Bluetooth to Mac?

Did you know that connecting your Cricut to Bluetooth is a bit different from connecting to other computers, such as Windows? If you are not a Mac user, then I don’t think you will need the following steps.

However, if you are new and don’t know how to connect your Cricut to your computer, then go through the simple steps mentioned below:

1. Here, you should first turn on your Mac computer.
2. You will need to position the computer so that the distance between Cricut and Mac is 10 to 15 feet.
3. Then, you need to rush to the Apple menu and hit the option – System Preferences.

4. Find the Bluetooth option on your Mac.

5. Now, check whether you have turned on the Bluetooth or not.
6. Next, tap on your Cricut machine from the given list.

Finally, you have completed your parking with your cutting machine to your Mac computer.

How to Connect Cricut Bluetooth to Android?

Here comes another method. Since we have learned to establish the connection between Cricut and computers, it is time to connect our Cricut to our mobile devices. Below are the mentioned steps for Android users:

1. Power on your Cricut cutting machine and ensure it is 10 to 15 feet away from your mobile device.
2. After that, you will need to move to your Phone Settings.
3. Now, go to the Bluetooth option.
4. If Bluetooth is turned off, then enable it.
5. Once done, you should choose the name of the Bluetooth module that is visible on the list.

6. If it asks you to enter the four digits of your PIN, then enter 0000.

Now, you can easily use the Cricut Design Space on your Android device hassle-free.

How to Connect Cricut Bluetooth on iOS?

Last but not least, here’s how to connect your Cricut to iOS devices. The following methods are really easy. So, connect your Cricut machine in no time using the following instructions.

1. Once your phone and Cricut are placed at an adequate distance, you must navigate to your Settings.

2. Now, you should turn on the Bluetooth and find your Cricut model.
3. When you have found your machine on the list, you will want to select it to pair.

4. If prompted to enter the four-digit PIN, then you should enter 0000.
5. Finally, you need to tap the Pair button.

FAQs

Question 1: Can I connect my Cricut machine using Bluetooth?

Answer: Yes, the Cricut Explore machine has a Bluetooth feature that enables you to connect your Cricut to various devices such as Mac, Windows, Android, or iOS. To connect it, you will need to turn on the Bluetooth on your PC or mobile device and then pair the machine with your compatible device easily.

Question 2: Do I need a Bluetooth adapter to connect my Cricut machine?

Answer: Maybe, but it may not be. See, it completely depends on the Cricut model you will use. For example, you will need an adapter when you are using the oldest version of the Cricut Explore model. Otherwise, you don’t need to use it for updated versions like the Cricut machine. All of them easily connect via Bluetooth.

Question 3: How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows?

Answer: To turn the Bluetooth on your computer, you should follow the points below:

1. You are required to right-click on the Start button.
2. Then, select the Device Manager from the pop-up screen.
3. After that, find the Bluetooth option and click the toggle button to turn it on.