Setting Up Your Cricut Maker: A Complete Guide

 Setting up your Cricut Maker is an exciting process as it opens a door to creativity for you. However, it may be a little intimidating too, if you’re setting it up for the first time. Hence, this blog targets the people who want to learn the complete setup process for their Cricut machine. Being a Cricut Maker user, I have set up this machine many times, and also have helped my friends and colleagues.

But I don’t want to limit myself to just the people I know. Instead, I want to share my knowledge with all Cricut users who are ready to learn from me. If you’ve just bought a new Cricut Maker machine, big congratulations to me! Finally, you are on this blog to find the right way to set up your machine. Without further ado, let’s get started with this process.

Unboxing the Cricut Maker Machine

Before setting up your Cricut Maker, you need to know what comes inside the machine’s box. During the setup process, you’ll need the items that you’ve got inside the box. Let’s check the items you’ll receive in the Cricut box.

  • Band-new Cricut Maker
  • A power cord
  • USB cable
  • Rotary blades
  • Housing
  • Fine point blades
  • Pen
  • Cricut cutting mat
  • A welcome book
  • Free samples for practice

All these items are complementary with a Cricut cutting machine. Beside these items, you can also benefit from a 30-day free trial subscription plan for Cricut Access. It’s a subscription plan to get premium features to start designing your projects.

Setting up Your Cricut Maker on Windows/Mac

When setting up a Cricut machine on a desktop, you need to connect it to your desktop and mobile devices. Let’s start with the Cricut set up on a desktop.

  1. In the beginning, connect your Cricut product to the power supply.
  2. Now, connect your Cricut machine to Bluetooth or a USB connection.
  3. On your computer, open an internet browser and navigate to design.cricut.com.
  4. Then, install the Cricut Design Space software on your computer.
  5. Next, continue with the on-screen instructions.
  6. Lastly, sign in to the Cricut ID or create a new account if you’re a beginner.

Finally, you know what it takes to set up your Cricut cutting machine. That’s how you can connect your Cricut to a computer.

Setting up Your Cricut Maker on iOS/Android

Once you’ve learned the steps to set up your Cricut Maker on a desktop, it’s time to check the steps to set up Cricut on a mobile device. Let’s check the steps below.

  1. In the beginning, connect your Cricut to the power supply.
  2. Then, pair your Cricut machine with the mobile device via Bluetooth.
  3. Now, get the Cricut Design Space app on your mobile device.
  4. After that, sign in to your Cricut ID with the right credentials.
  5. Next, choose the menu and tap on the New Machine Setup.
  6. Thereafter, complete the setup process with the on-screen directions.
  7. Lastly, the test cut will be performed when the setup is complete.

Finally, your Cricut Maker machine is set up on your mobile device. You can now make different projects with your Cricut.

Download & Install Cricut Design Space

When you’re setting up your Cricut Maker machine, you will have to install the Design Space software. Let’s check the steps here to get it on the device.

On Windows/Mac

Below are the steps to download and install the Cricut app on your desktop. Check the steps below.

  1. In the beginning, open an internet browser and navigate to cricut.com/setup.

  1. Then, accept Cricut’s terms of use and privacy policy when downloading the software.
  2. Now, hit the Download option and select a folder to save your file.
  3. After that, head to your Downloads folder and double-click on the Design Space app file.

  1. Next, allow the Cricut Design app to install.
  1. Then, open the software and sign in to the Cricut account using the right credentials.
  2. The beginners can create a new Cricut account ID.

This is how you’ll get the Design Space app on your desktop. Let’s move on to the steps for mobile devices.

On Android/iOS

When you’re a mobile device user, you’ll need to install the Cricut software on your device. Let’s check the steps here.

  1. To start, launch the Google Play Store or App Store on your mobile device.

  1. Now, search for the Cricut Design Space software in the search bar.
  2. After that, hit the “Get” or “Install” button to get the app.

  1. Next, once the app is finally installed, sign in to your Cricut account.
  2. You can also make a new Cricut account if you’re a new user.

This is how you’ll get the Design Space software on your mobile device. Now, you can use your Cricut software to create anything you want.

FAQs

How to Connect Cricut Maker to Bluetooth?

To connect your Cricut cutting machine to Bluetooth, follow these steps:

  1. Head to the Start menu and open the Settings.
  2. Now, hit the Devices option.
  3. After that, make sure that the Bluetooth option is ON.
  4. Next, select the Add Bluetooth or other device option.
  5. Now, choose the Bluetooth option and let your PC detect your machine.

How to Log in to a Cricut Design Space Account?

To log in to your Design Space account, follow these steps.

  1. Open your Cricut software and create a new Cricut account.
  2. Then, open the app again and hit the Sign In option.
  3. After that, put your Cricut ID along with the password.
  4. Next, you’ll enter the Design Space account.

How to Connect My Cricut Maker to a Phone via Bluetooth?

To connect your Cricut product to your phone via Bluetooth:

  1. Turn on your Cricut cutting machine.
  2. Then, head to the Settings option.
  3. Now, locate the Bluetooth option.
  4. After that, enable Bluetooth.
  5. Allow your Cricut machine to display under the list.
  6. Select your machine and type the password as “0000.”
  7. Next, click on the Pair option and complete the setup.



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