How to Connect Cricut to Laptop via Bluetooth and USB?

You all are here to learn something very important, “how to connect Cricut to laptop.” I get it. Since I’m a Cricut user, you can ask me anything about it, and I will answer you without pause. So, are you ready to learn its connection process to a laptop? In this blog, I’ll share two main methods of connecting your Cricut machine to a laptop. Let’s get started with the procedure.

What Do You Need to Connect Cricut to Your Laptop?

Before getting started, I want to tell you a few things that you should know. I hope, you’ll not confuse in any step while connecting your devices. Let’s see them.

• Cricut machines are compatible with Windows/Mac.
• You will need a power adapter to turn on your Cricut machine.
• You should have a USB cable to set up a wired connection.
• If you have a Cricut Explore machine, you will have to buy a Bluetooth adapter.
• If your laptop doesn’t have Bluetooth, purchase a Bluetooth dongle.

So, by keeping all these steps in mind, start the USB and Bluetooth connection process.

How to Connect Cricut to Laptop: 2 Different Methods

Finally, you’re ready with your Cricut machine and laptop to setup a wired or wireless connection. Follow the steps carefully to set up your devices hassle-free. Here are the methods to do it correctly.

Method 1: With a USB Cable

This method is a wired connection that needs to be set up with the help of a USB cable that you got with your brand-new Cricut product. It’s time to get into the Cricut’s setup on a laptop via USB.

1. To get started, turn on your machine. As this connection is wired, you’ll have to keep your devices at the minimum distance possible.
2. Then, take your USB cable and join one end into your Cricut machine and the other end into the laptop.

3. When both ends are well connected to your devices, ensure that your devices are ON.
4. Now, you’ll see a prompt confirming your USB connection.

Now, you know how to connect Cricut to laptop with USB. You can set up a wired connection. Let’s try it and start using your Cricut machine as soon as possible.

Note: All users must note that they can only set up a USB connection when their systems have USB drivers installed correctly. If your system doesn’t have them, it’s important for you to install them right away.

Method 2: Via Bluetooth

You know, Cricut machines are equipped with versatile capabilities, which makes them stand out from all the others. Here, we will be discussing the process of connecting Cricut to a laptop via Bluetooth. Let’s learn how to connect Cricut to laptop wirelessly.

1. Your first step is to ensure that both devices are 10-15 feet apart from each other.
2. Then, check if the Bluetooth option is ON on both devices.
3. Now, check if your laptop’s Bluetooth is ON.
4. After that, launch the Device Manager option.
5. Also, head to the Start button, and you’ll get a list.
6. In the following step, select the Device Manager option.

7. Next, head to the Devices option under the Settings.
8. Here, you’ll see an option to power on the Bluetooth option.

9. You’ll see a new window with the types of devices you want to add.
10. Afterward, hit the Bluetooth option.
11. Once you’ve turned on the Bluetooth option, your device will start searching for the available devices.
12. When you see the Cricut model, select that machine to finish the pairing process.
13. Now, if you see a prompt to enter a password, type “0000” and hit Enter.
14. You can open your Cricut Design Space software and select the cricut New Product Setup.

Finally, you know how to connect Cricut to laptop using Bluetooth. Now, you can move to using your Cricut machine to make unique crafts.

How to Get USB Drivers on a Laptop?

USB drivers are a must to install and update your laptop to set up a device easily on it, such as a Cricut machine. Therefore, use these steps to get the USB drivers on your laptop.

1. To start, hit the Windows and X keys simultaneously to open the Device Manager.
2. Then, open the Universal Serial Bus controllers category.
3. Now, right-click on the USB device and select the Update driver option.
4. Next, hit the Search automatically for updated driver software.
5. Your laptop will search for the latest USB drivers and install them on your laptop.

That’s how you can get the necessary USB drivers for your laptop and continue using the USB connection.

Conclusion

Hopefully, I was able to teach you how to connect Cricut to laptop via Bluetooth and a USB cable, and you will try it on your own soon. Luckily, your Cricut machine is compatible with all devices such as desktop and mobile devices. Hence, the process is simple and convenient for every user who wants to connect their Cricut machines to a laptop. Once you complete the Cricut setup, you can use your machine to cut your first craft.

Visit: cricut.com/setup
install cricut design space app
www.cricut.com setup login