How to Connect Cricut Maker Wirelessly: Easy Setup Guide
Do you own a Cricut Maker machine? You have a great tool as your companion. You can effortlessly connect your Cricut machine to any device through wired and wireless connections. All you need to do is select a connection method and set up your machine with it. If you want a wired connection, use a USB cable, and if you want a wireless connection, go with Bluetooth. Here, you will learn how to connect Cricut Maker wirelessly to a device.
I’m a Cricut professional and have been using Cricut machines for the past six years. There is no Cricut machine that I haven’t used. And I have used Cricut Maker more than other machines because of its excellent results. On my social media, I got many queries about the connection process for Cricut machines. I decided to write this blog on wireless connection as most users are confused about connecting their Cricut machines.
Connect Cricut Maker Wirelessly to Your Desktop
Most of the Cricut users are desktop users, therefore I’ll first explain the Cricut machine’s wireless connection on desktop computers. Let’s check how to connect Cricut Maker to Bluetooth on Windows and Mac.
Windows
As a Windows user, you can easily connect your Cricut cutting machine to a Windows computer via Bluetooth connection. Check the steps below.
Initially, make sure that your Cricut product is ON and not more than 10-15 feet away from your computer.
Now, check if your computer has a Bluetooth feature. To check this feature, you should go to the Start window and pick the “Device Manager.”
After that, check if the Bluetooth option is available under the Device Manager. (Note: If your PC doesn’t have a Bluetooth feature, you can use a Bluetooth Dongle that will make your computer connect via Bluetooth).
Next, go to the Settings from the Start menu.
Then, click on the Devices option.
Check that the Bluetooth is ON and select the “Add Bluetooth or other device” option.
Following this, choose the Bluetooth option and let your PC recognize your Cricut.
In the next screen, pick your Cricut model from the list.
Enter the “0000” if you need to enter a PIN code.
- Lastly, you have to hit the Connect button.
Finally, your Cricut cutting machine is paired with your Windows PC via Bluetooth.
Mac
If you’re a Mac user, it’s simple to connect Cricut Maker wirelessly to your Mac device. Let’s check the steps below.
Initially, make sure that your Cricut product is ON and within a distance of 10-15 feet away from the Mac.
Then, check if your Mac computer has a Bluetooth feature. To check this, go to the Apple menu and hit the System Preferences.
After that, find the Bluetooth option.
Turn on the Bluetooth option if you find it off.
Under the Bluetooth option, choose your Bluetooth device.
In the last step, your Cricut pairing is over.
You have paired your Cricut Maker with a Mac operating system. Now, let’s see the method for mobile devices.
Connect Cricut Maker Wirelessly to a Phone
To connect your Cricut cutting machine to a mobile device wirelessly, let’s learn the steps. Now, check the steps to connect Cricut Maker wirelessly to phone.
iOS
As an iOS user, look at the steps below to learn how to pair your Cricut with an iOS device. Here are the steps.
Initially, ensure that your Cricut is ON and within 10-15 feet away from the mobile device.
Now, check if your Cricut product has a Bluetooth feature
If your Cricut doesn’t have Bluetooth, you can use a Bluetooth adapter.
Next, launch the Settings and head to the Bluetooth option.
- If you see the Bluetooth option off, turn it on and check for confirmation.
After that, choose your Bluetooth device from the list.
Then, type “0000” when you need to enter a PIN code.
- In the end, the pairing is complete.
That’s how you connect the Cricut Maker machine to your iOS device wirelessly. Now, let’s check the steps for Android devices.
Android
Below are the steps for connecting your Cricut cutting machine to an Android device. Let’s check the steps closely.
To start, make sure that your Cricut is ON and not more than 10-15 feet away from your Android device.
Now, go to Bluetooth under the Settings option.
After that, turn on the Bluetooth device if it is on.
Next, Choose your Bluetooth device from the list.
- Enter the PIN code as “0000.”
That’s how you connect Cricut Maker wirelessly to your Android via Bluetooth.
FAQs
How to Connect Cricut to Computer With USB?
If you have a Cricut machine such as a Cricut Maker with USB, it’s easy. All you need to do is connect the double-ended USB cable and connect one end into the USB port of the Cricut and another end to the computer’s USB port. This is how you’ll connect your Cricut with a USB.
Is It Important to Connect My Cricut Maker to My Computer via Bluetooth?
No, it’s not compulsory to use a Cricut Maker to a computer via Bluetooth. You can also use a cable connection method such as USB to setup the connection. A Cricut machine always comes with a USB cable to use to connect your devices together.
Why Is My Cricut Maker Not Connecting to Bluetooth?
If your Cricut Maker is not connecting to Bluetooth, it can happen when the Bluetooth feature is off on your device, as well as if your device is not ON. Usually, users forget to start their Cricut machine and try to connect it via Bluetooth to the computer. Therefore, In this case, you first need to check the USB connection between both devices and retry the Bluetooth connection.
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