Cricut Machine Setup: Easy Guide to Start Using Your Tool

You have come to the right blog if you want to complete the setup of your brand-new Cricut machine. Over my long career as a Cricut crafter, I have used and set up a lot of crafting machines and do their setup. The Cricut machine setup process requires three steps. All setup steps seem straightforward if you have done it before.

However, it can be a challenge for crafters who are just starting out. So, keep reading this blog till the end to get an in-depth understanding of the Cricut setup process.

Connecting Cricut Machine to Your Computer

You can use a USB cable to Bluetooth connectivity to complete the first step of the Cricut machine setup process. Here is how to do it.

Mac

  1. First, unbox the machine and place it close to your Mac computer. Then, turn on both devices.
  2. On the macOS desktop, click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
  1. Now, on the next window, choose the Bluetooth icon.
  1. Afterward, check if the Bluetooth option is On. If not, then turn on the Bluetooth option by clicking on it.
  2. Next, the Mac computer will start searching for all the nearby Bluetooth devices.
  3. Click on your Cricut cutting machine model number once it appears on the screen.
  4. Lastly, the Bluetooth pairing of the Cricut machine and Mac system will be complete.

Windows

  1. Start by accessing the Settings window on your computer. (Make sure to keep the distance between both machines only 10–15 feet.)
  2. And then, click on the Devices option on the open Settings page.
  3. After that, check the Bluetooth toggle and make sure it is set to on.
  4. Next, you should select the Add Bluetooth or other device option.
  1. When the Add a device page appears on the screen, then click on the Bluetooth option and wait for your computer to scan.
  2. Once your Windows PC screen shows the name of your Cricut machine, then click on it.
  3. Finally, your Cricut machine will be paired with your Windows system.

If you want to connect both of your devices using the provided USB cable, then connect one end to the computer and the other end to your cutting machine. After that, follow the connection prompt on the screen to complete the process.

Downloading Cricut Design Space on Your Computer

In order to complete the Cricut machine setup, it is necessary to download and install the Cricut Design Space app. So, below are the procedures to help you download the app on your respective devices.

Mac

  1. For the first step, visit the official Cricut webpage on your Mac browser.
  2. After that, access the apps section and select the Download button under Design Space For Mac. (to enable the Download button, you may have to click on the terms and conditions checkbox.)
  1. When a prompt opens to ask you to specify a folder to store the Cricut file, then select a file and choose the Save button.
  1. The screen will change a bit when the downloading process begins; double-click on the Cricut machine setup file in the browser when the download is finished.
  1. Also, you can access the selected folder and open the .dmg file stored there.
  2. Next, a new window will pop up on your computer screen; click on drag the Cricut icon to the Applications folder to start the product installation.
  3. Then, double-click the ‘cricut design space’ in the Applications folder to launch the file.
  1. Now, the Mac window will appear on the screen to ask permission to open the Cricut app; choose the Open option to start the process.
  2. Use the Cricut ID and password to log into the account. (create a new account if needed.)
  3. Finally, the Cricut app installation process will be complete.

Windows

  1. Go to the Cricut support website on your Windows and open the Apps window.
  2. Once you see the Design Space For Windows then, click on the Download button under it. (If you find the Download option greyed out, then select the terms and conditions checkbox.)
  3. Then, wait for the download process to complete and then open the file from the browser. (Or, open the Downloads folder on your PC to open the setup file from there.)
  1. A pop-up window will show up on the display to confirm if you trust this application; click on the right option to move forward.)
  2. Afterward, the installation prompts will show the installation progress.
  3. Once the installation is complete, sign in to your account using the Cricut ID credentials.

The Procedure of Cricut New Machine Setup

Once the Cricut app download is complete, you can complete the machine setup by following the guide below.

  1. Initially, open the Cricut app on your Windows or Mac computer.
  2. Then, follow the on-screen steps and then choose the Machine Setup option.
  3. Now, wait for your computer to scan for your Cricut machine.
  4. After that, choose the Cricut cutting machine name from the screen.
  5. Here you go! The Cricut machine setup process will be complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Do Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Setup on iOS?

These are the steps you need to follow to complete the Explore Air 2 machine setup on iOS.

  1. Firstly, prepare your Explore Air 2 machine by turning it on.
  2. Establish the Bluetooth/USB connection between the cutting machine and the iPhone/iPad.
  3. After that, download the Cricut Design app from the Apple App Store.
  4. Next, open the app and complete the account sign-in procedure.
  5. Then, select the Machine Setup option and follow the guide to complete the machine setup.

Do I Need to Complete the Setup of a Cricut Heat Press Machine?

Cricut heat press machines are simple to use and set up. To complete a project, users need to power on their heat press machine and take the help of the Cricut Heat Guide to preheat it. The only heat press machine you need to set up on a smartphone is the Cricut EasyPress 3. You can easily connect this tool to your mobile device via the Cricut Heat app. With the help of the app, you can easily navigate to the right temperature and choose crafting materials.

Why Can’t I Set up a Cricut Machine on My Computer/Smartphone?

A plethora of reasons can be the reasons if you are unable to complete the Cricut machine setup. The top reasons could be device incompatibility, connection error, incorrect settings, damaged USB cable, corrupt Cricut app file, and others. To resolve this issue, you must understand the root cause behind it and then take the proper steps to fix it. Also, you can get help from the Cricut customer support team to get quick guidance from the experts.

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