How to Pair Cricut Maker to Phone: A Guide for Android/iOS

Hey, crafting peeps! Are you here to learn about how to pair Cricut Maker to phone? If so, you are in the right place. Pairing Cricut Maker with a mobile device of your choice is possible, and it’s a simple process. Through this guide, I will walk you through the quick and easy steps to connect a Cricut cutting machine to your phone.

I will also tell you how to download the Cricut Design Space app once you have successfully connected the device. But do you know whether your device is compatible with this Cricut software? Fear not; I will also explain that in this blog post. Prior to that, let’s now delve into how to connect Cricut to phone (Android and iOS).

How to Pair Cricut Maker to Phone?

Pairing or connecting Cricut to a compatible device is a must so that both these devices can work together properly. Connection is the only way you can send your designs to your Cricut cutting machine. Hence, let’s dive into the basic steps in the section below:

For iOS

1. First of all, you will need to move to the phone’s Settings.

2. Once you have opened your phone’s Settings, navigate to Bluetooth.
3. Then, you should enable the toggle switch to enable Bluetooth.                                                                                                                      

4. Afterward, you will have to hold for a couple of seconds and observe whether your iOS device finds your Cricut model available. 
5. Once you have selected the machine that was detected a while ago, you need to start pairing. 

 

Now, you might have understood how to pair Cricut Maker to phone, right? If so, it is a cakewalk to connect your Cricut to your Android mobile device as well. If you are an Android user or also want to connect your machine to it, follow the steps below:

For Android

1. Power on your phone and go to the Settings.

2. Afterward, you have to head to the Bluetooth option.
3. Now, you will need to switch on Bluetooth.

4. After that, you can wait until your device detects your nearby Cricut model.
5. Once you get your Cricut machine recognized, click on it to pair it.
6. Finally, your machine is connected to your Android device.

Finally, you’ve learned how to connect Cricut to Android phone and iOS in a stepwise manner. Now that I have discussed how to pair Cricut Maker to phone, let’s talk about how to download and install the Cricut Design app on an Android and iOS device.

How to Download Cricut Design Space on Phone?

The Cricut software is a companion app that is used with Cricut cutting machines. Crafters use the platform to create fascinating designs easily, and later, they can be sent to a machine for further operations. Now, let’s see how to download and install it on your iPad or iPhone and Android device:

For Android

1. On your Android phone, you have to launch the Google Play Store app.

2. And then, look for Cricut Design Space in the search bar.
3. Once you start searching for it, it will show you the relevant result.
4. On the top, you will see the Cricut Design app; you have to tap on it.
5. Now, you hit the Install tab and start the software installation process.

6. Once it is installed, you can find it on your phone’s home screen.

For iOS

 

1. To get started, launch the App Store on your device.

2. Then, search for Cricut Design Space and select the app found in the result below.
3. Now, look for the app and select the Cricut software from the visible results.
4. Here, click the Get tab to install the app on your iOS device.

5. Now, you might need to verify the download using the iTunes password.
6. Once you start your machine, you are supposed to set up your machine.

 

Wrap Up

Now, you know how to pair Cricut Maker to phone (Android and iOS). Wasn’t it so easy? Make sure you have a Bluetooth in-built device that connects hassle-free wirelessly to a compatible device. While connecting, you should maintain the proper distance of about 10 to 15 feet between your Cricut and your machine so that they can connect easily in no time. Exceeding the given distance can lead to failure in connection.

FAQs

Question 1: How to put Cricut in pairing mode?

Answer: Follow the steps below to put Cricut in pairing mode:

1. Ensure you have powered on your machine and keep it within the 10 to 15-foot range.
2. Then, go to your device and open Settings.
3. After that, turn on Bluetooth.
4. Next, you need to wait as your device will start looking for the device.
5. Once you have found it, select it and complete the pairing mode. 

Question 2: How to turn on Bluetooth on device to connect to Cricut?

Answer: To turn on the Bluetooth on your device, follow the steps below:

1. First, you have to go to your phone and open Settings.
2. In settings, you will need to look for the Bluetooth option.
3. Tap on it and see the toggle button. If you find it disabled, enable it.
4. Enabling the toggle button will turn on the Bluetooth.

 

Question 3: Is internet required to connect Cricut to device?

Answer: Not necessarily. The internet does not play a role in connecting your Cricut to your device. All you need is a working Bluetooth connection on your device. In simpler words, you must have a device with built-in Bluetooth. Then, just connect it to your Cricut machine and start using it like a pro!

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